Harrisonville High School

Course Syllabus 2017-18

Course Title and Number:

Physical Education Grades 9-12

Semester:

Fall or Spring

Class Meets:

1 PM

Related Materials:

Students will need school appropriate athletic attire: Socks/Sneakers NO heels, platforms,
boots, and no metal on shoes
Shorts, sweat pants, wind pants (elastic waist, no zippers, buttons, no boxers and no
spandex)
Full Length short or long sleeve T-shirt or sweatshirt - NO tank tops

Course Overview:

The physical education curriculum of Harrisonville High School has been designed to help
students recognize the importance of regular physical activity. All students are given the
opportunity to select activities offered in a mini-course format. Students are encouraged to
select a variety of activities that include fitness, individual and team activities.

Course Objectives: To progressively increase student cardiovascular fitness levels by completing specific warm-up
tasks indoors, and outside on the track

To increase student strength by doing specific weight bearing exercises during fitness activities
such as push-ups, crunches, bench dips, squats, lunges, medicine ball work, etc.

To refine motor skills in various areas such as throwing, catching, dodging, shooting basketball,
hitting a softball, using a racquet, etc.

To participate in team sport and individual sport activities playing by the rules in a cooperative
manner

Course Outline/Topics:

The first day of Physical Education class will cover the following: syllabus, grading,
locker distribution, squad lines, and heights/weights (nurses records)

Classes will begin with a warm-up/fitness activity.

All students will be electing their activities. They will include; archery, golf, softball,
volleyball, tennis, frisbee games, fitness walking, basketball, racquet sports, weight
training, mat room games, darts, etc.

Course Requirements:

In order to fulfill state and local requirements, all students in Waynesboro Area
School District must participate in and pass two years of Physical Education,
grades 9 and 10.

All clothing must allow for safe participation in the activities.

Students are expected to remove all jewelry except medic alert tags

Student athletes get no special privileges and are expected to participate in all class
activities. Students who choose not to participate in selected activities must walk or
stand.

Students with special needs will be adapted into our program as best we can
accommodate them.

Use of Technology:

Some instructors use a PDA (personal digital assistant) to provide students with instant
feedback on their performance. Students or parents may request a progress report at any
time.

Assessment Plan:

Standard school grading scale:

A = 90 100%
B = 80 89%
C = 70 79%
D = 60 69%
F = Below 60%

***** Grades will count toward GPA

See attached rubric for daily points breakdown.

Course Policies/Expectations:

Medicals will be handled on an individual basis. A note from a doctor is

required to be excused from class for an extended period of time.Students
are responsible for getting the note to the PE teacher.

Each student is responsible for his/her own valuables during the class period.

Discipline issues may be handled immediately by the teacher through

appropriate physical consequences (i.e. push-ups, crunches, jogging extra
laps, etc.).

Emergency Procedures:

The PE teachers are equipped with handheld radios for emergency situations
and communication with the office. Injury emergencies will involve the nurse.

Suggestions for Success:

Be prepared to exercise with proper clothing and a positive attitude with selfmotivation and self-discipline.
*** Attendance is extremely important!

PHYSICAL EDUCATION DAILY

GRADING RUBRIC
CLOTHING

Student dresses in
school appropriate
physical education attire
that allows for safe
participation.

FITNESS

Student puts forth

maximal effort.

Student follows all

directions and
completes all required
elements.

Student has not

changed into
appropriate clothing for
physical education
class.

Student demonstrates
competency in motor
skills and movement
patterns and has exerted
maximal effort.

Student follows all

directions/instructions
and plays by the rules in
a cooperative manner.

Student does not follow

directions and does not
complete all required
elements.

Student has some

difficulty with motor skills
and/or movement
patterns.

Student displays poor

effort.

Student demonstrates
poor effort.

Student refuses to
participate and puts
forth no effort.

Student does not

participate in the activity.

ACTIVITY

Use of profanity, immature behaviors, lack of cooperation, lack of respect for others/equipment/property may also
result in point deductions.

Any student dressed for participation must complete all fitness activities. Failure to do so will result in
a 0 for the daily clothing/fitness points! (-3 pts.)

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Sign and return the bottom portion of this document after you have read the above information.

Student Signature:

Parent/Guardian Signature:

_____ My son/daughter has my permission to leave the school campus under the supervision of his/her
instructor to participate in meaningful activities.

_____ My son/daughter does not have my permission to leave school campus for activity .