Physical Education Syllabus

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Physical Education Course Syllabus

Contact Information & Office Hours

Teacher:  Gene Borja

Telephone:  ( 650) 366 – 6127

Email Address:  eborja@mountcarmel.org

On Campus:  Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Office Hours:  Tuesday and Thursday 10:05 AM – 10:50 AM

( Please Contact The Office To Set-Up An Appointment )

Course Overview & Objectives


The Physical Education Program at OLMC is designed to develop the emotional, mental, physical, and social aspects of living necessary for a happy and productive life.  Students are introduced to the fundamentals of individual and team sports, which include skills, rules, game strategy, and physical fitness. 
Emphasis in the program is placed on providing an opportunity for individual growth and success.

Learning Objectives

1. Create and maintain mental and physical fitness.

2. Develop leadership skills and encourage the proper care of personal and school property and to respect the rights of other students.

3. Encourage growth through interaction with others in both individual and team activities and sports.

4. Develop a basic knowledge of skills, strategies, sportsmanship and personal fitness goals.

5. Instill an attitude of worthy use of leisure time through activity at home, school and in the community.

Physical Education Program

Basketball

Baseball & Softball

Dance & Spatial Awareness

Gaelic Football / Soccer

Football

Hockey / Lacrosse

Physical Fitness

Team Handball

Track & Field

Tumbling

Ultimate Frisbee

Volleyball

General Approach


Class time will incorporate a mixture of lecture along with peer teaching and learning through demonstration and active involvement and participation in the lesson.  The student’s role in class is to become aware of their surroundings by asking questions and exploring new possibilities.  My role as the teacher will be as a guide and encourage student’s though personal discovery and introspection to reveal their true potential.

Course Materials (
3^rd – 8^th Grade Only )

-Physical Education Notebooks are an essential component to learning and is mandatory for every class.

-Black or Blue pen or pencil only, no other colors are accepted.

-Some homework will involve watching videos of sports, skills and techniques online as well as doing research, therefore computer and Internet access will aid in unit instruction.

Course Requirements & How Students Will Be Evaluated


In order to be successful in this course, students will actively participate in class, complete homework on time, work co-operatively with others and make a conscience effort to learn.  Grading is based on cumulative scores of quizzes and homework and active participation in class.

Grading

Please see Grading Policy Handout and Refocus Station Worksheet for details.

Policies 


1.  Every student will be involved during class time and will have his or her own piece of equipment to participate in all activities and games.

2.  Notebooks will be used during every class and must be brought to class everyday.  

3.  Students will be prepared, on-time and on-task.

4.  Students will not disrupt class and others from learning.

5.  Students will be honest and respectful of ideas of people and of their property.

6.  Students will follow all Classroom Expectations and Guidelines, i.e. Be Safe, Do Your Best, Be Respectful, Listen and Freeze.

7.  Consequences for poor choices will result in being sent to the Re-Focus Station, filling out R.F. Station Worksheet and reduction in grade for the day—due to the lack of participation in class.

8.  Major tests will be announced but surprise quizzes are possible.

9.  Homework will not be accepted for full-credit if turned in late, unless otherwise discussed.

10. All homework must be neat, have name, grade and student number present for grading.

Fitness Testing ( 5^th & 7^th Grade Only )

Fitness Testing will begin in February and end in May.  The following tests have been chosen as the standard assessment of Aerobic Endurance, Strength and Flexibility:

-Curl – Up Test

-Pacer Test

-Push – Up Test

-Sit & Reach

-Trunk Lift

Academic Integrity


Please refer to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parent – Student Handbook for Schools Values and Policies regarding academic integrity.

Field Day

To be determined and announced at a later date.

Class Behavior Expectations & Guidelines

Our Lady of Mount Carmel School

Physical Education Class Behavior Expectations and Guidelines

1.  Be Safe

Be sure everything you do in class is safe so that you do not harm yourself or others.  We do not play contact sports in Physical Education class therefore you should be in control of your body by keeping your hands and other parts to yourself.  Being safe is not only found in your actions but also in your words.  You are not allowed to make fun of someone, tease someone or put someone down.  Any action that is unsafe will result in immediate ejection from activity or class—there will be NO warnings when safety is in question.

2.  Be Respectful

Everybody counts!  Hurt feelings can take longer to heal than bruises and therefore accepting and cooperating with each other is important.  Follow the Golden Rule and treat others as you wish to be treated.  Be sure everything you do is respectful of others and the surroundings you are working in and with.  Equipment and facilities are a privilege and should be respected as such.

3.  Do Your Best

It is not in the amount of skill that matters but your effort.  Each student will participate fully within his or her ability in each activity and class.  Every activity is dependent upon each person participating and being an active part of his or her team or project.  When one person does not do their part, the rest of the team or group must work harder to make up for that person.

4.  Listen

Listen when others are talking.  Listening is a sign of respect; it allows others to learn as well as provides each other an opportunity to state a thought or opinion.  When you listen to others you will hear important information from your classmates and your teacher.  If you have a concern or question please raise your hand to get my attention, do not shout or yell.

5.  Freeze

Freeze is for your safety.  There are many of you and only one of me, when you hear me say FREEZE I need you to Stop, Point and Listen.  If you have equipment in your hands quickly put it on the ground between your feet and listen for instructions.  The gym and yard are large in size and when we are having fun, laughing and yelling it can be difficult to hear me, when you hear me blow my whistle I need you to freeze.

Unwritten Rule - HAVE FUN!

If you follow the classroom rules and participate fully you will have fun time; fun learning about sport and technique, fun with friends, fun while leaning about fitness and health related topics to endure a lifetime.

Golden Rule

Treat others how I want to be treated; when you are nice to others they are nice to you in return and fun is had by all.

Grading Policy

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Physical Education Grading Policy

This policy is aligned with the OLMC Parent Student Handbook and the California Content Standards for Physical Education.

Conduct

Students are responsible for conducting themselves in a respectful manner.  This includes but is not limited to treating others and all equipment / facilities with respect.  If a student demonstrates inappropriate Behavior, Conduct or Disrespect he or she will be sent out of class to the Re-Focus Station and will fill-out the Re-Focus Station Worksheet.  Conduct grades represent the number of times a student fills-out a Re-Focus Station Worksheet ( for inappropriate conduct ) each quarter.

-   No Worksheets = 1 Conduct Grade – Outstanding

-   1 or 2 Worksheets = 2 Conduct Grade – Meets Expectations

-   3 or 4 Worksheets = 3 Conduct Grade – Improvement Needed

-   5 or more Worksheets = 4 Conduct Grade – Unsatisfactory

Effort

Students are expected to demonstrate noticeable effort in Physical Education class.  This includes all fitness, sport, team-building and dance activities.  If a student fails to demonstrate effort, they will fill-out a Re-Focus Station Worksheet.  Effort grades represent the number of times a student fills-out a Re-Focus Station Worksheet ( for lack of effort ) each quarter.

-   No Worksheets = 1 Effort Grade – Outstanding

-   1 or 2 Worksheets = 2 Effort Grade – Meetings Expectations

-   3 or 4 Worksheets = 3 Effort Grade – Improvement Needed

-   5 or more Worksheets = 4 Effort Grade – Unsatisfactory

Letter Grade

Each quarter a student starts with a total of 64 points ( 64 / 64 = 100% = A ).  Based on the California Content Standards for Physical Education points are awarded in three areas:  Physical Performance, Knowledge and Behavior in Physical Education.

*      Performance:  Effort will be used to determine this portion of the grade rather than grading students on skill or performance of skill.  Each Re-Focus Station Worksheet = minus 2 points

*      Knowledge:  Student knowledge of Physical Education will be assessed using your child’s Physical Education Journal.  Assignments include written tests, vocabulary, self-reflection, etc.  Assignments = 4 points

*      Behavior:  Behavior = Conduct, therefore conduct will be used to determine this portion of the grade.  Each Re-Focus Station Worksheet = minus 2 points

Sample Re-Focus Station Worksheet

P.E. RE-FOCUS STATION WORKSHEET

1.  First & Last Name and Student #:  ____________________________

2.  Grade & Classroom Teacher’s Name:  ___________________________

3.  Today’s Date:  _____  /  _____  /  _____

- Describe why you were sent to the refocus station:

What I did was _____________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What I will do differently next time is ____________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Why I should do this _________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

- As you sit-out I want you to watch class and write down 3 examples of classmates making good choices you would like to do next time.

1. _______________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

2. _______________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

3. _______________________________________________________

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Parent / Guardian Signature:  ________________________