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Physical Education Course Syllabus

Physical Education Department
Les Holland & Erin Jolley
lmholland@seattleschools
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erjolley@seattleschools.org
206.252.8986


The Denny Middle School Physical Education team focuses on success-oriented physical education for all students. Students will enjoy positive, non-threatening, sex-equitable experiences. Our focus is on the health and fitness of your child. Students are encouraged to be active and moving at all times. In addition, we incorporate various activities from around the world. The goal of this program is to improve the students’ health and fitness while teaching them how their bodies work and how to maintain age-appropriate fitness levels.

PE Uniform: You are ALWAYS expected to participate regardless of whether you are wearing the uniform or not.

  • White T-Shirt (graphics or writing are allowed depending on situation).
    • It is HIGHLY recommended to have your name on the shirt.
  • Gym Shorts (color of your choice).
    • NO jean shorts
  • Socks
  • Non-Marking Tennis Shoes

Sweats: Permitted for medical or religious reasons ONLY!!!

- Requires note from Parent/Guardian.

Forgotten Uniform?? Bring a SIGNED NOTE from home!!!

  • Day one: 5 points off daily grade
  • Day two: 10 points off daily grade
  • Day three: Call home and referral

Grading

Each week students can earn a total of 100 points. Each day is 20 points. Students are graded on 4 basic items which can be remembered by U.R.P.E.

U – Uniform 5 points

R – Respectful, Responsible, and Ready 5 points

P – Participation 5 points

E – Effort 5 points

Tardiness: You must be INSIDE the locker room by the bell or you are tardy.

  • Each tardy is 10 points off your daily grade.

PE Curriculum

All Physical Education departments in the Seattle Public Schools will be incorporating a new curriculum. The 5 for Life curriculum is a new and exciting way to teach students about their health and fitness. We will be incorporating this new curriculum into our everyday activities, as well as including some additional information students haven’t seen before. We, here at the Physical Education Department, are VERY excited about this new year!!!

Weekly Schedule

Monday and Friday we will be implementing the new curriculum through activities based on learning about health and fitness. This will include preparation for the fitness tests. The fitness tests include Sit & Reach, Sit-Ups, Push-Ups, Mile Run, Shuttle Run, and Height and Weight measurements. We will perform these tests at the beginning of the semester and at the end of the semester. This way we can map the progress each student is making. ALL INFORMATION IS CONFIDENTIAL.

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday we will be participating in team and individual activities directed at increasing the students’ coordination and motor skills. We truly enjoy giving students the opportunity to learn new activities as well as continue their growth in activities they are already familiar with. The successful student will progress from this program to the next level of physical fitness education with the understanding of the skills, concepts and attitudes necessary to achieve a competent level of sports expertise. Each student will be able to formulate critical thinking skills in a direct relationship with physical development and apply skills to his/her general education curriculum.

Traditional Activities: Global Activities:

-Basketball - Soccer

-Floor Hockey - LaCrosse

-Volleyball - Aussie Rules Football

-Ultimate Frisbee - Badminton

-Softball - Gola

- Golf - Table Tennis

- Tennis - Juggling and Unicycles

- Weight Lifting - Martial Arts (Wushu)

- Flag Football -Takraw (Buka Ball)

**ANY EXCUSE FOR NOT PARTICIPATING IN PE REQUIRES A NOTE GIVEN TO THE TEACHER BEFORE CLASS STARTS. THE NOTE MUST BE SIGNED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN. MEDICAL CONCERNS OR LIMITATIONS NEED TO BE DISCUSSED WITH THE SCHOOL NURSE OR WELLNESS CENTER PERSONNEL.**

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