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Tuesday, August 25, 2009
8th Grade Physical Education Syllabus
Grade 8 – Intermediate Activities
Intermediate Activities offers a wide range of developmentally appropriate activities that are increasingly complex in content, concept, skill development and execution. Students continue to practice skills in modified form but begin to participate in regulation games with more complex playing environments than those experienced in Beginning Activities. Teams are kept small, allowing maximum participation and involvement by all students. Cooperative as well as traditional sports activities are included in the curriculum.
Intermediate Activities incorporates more in-depth instruction and application of the elements of physical fitness. Students begin to see the relationship between proper nutritional choices and physical activity for the maintenance of a lifelong healthy lifestyle. Activity journals are introduced as a means of tracking progress toward personal fitness goals and self-assessment. Pre and post fitness tests are used to provide personal information, to individualize instruction, and to indicate student improvement
Intermediate Activities continues social and cognitive development with reading and writing experiences introduced to broaden the physical education experience. The curriculum continues to offer a scope and sequence of activities to challenge students of all abilities and skill levels. The instruction closely articulates with the 7th grade content, but is not repetitive in activity selection.
8th Grade PE Curriculum is based off Core Curriculum developed by Utah State Board of Education and can be found at www.schools.utah.gov
What You Need for Class
Required dress for 8th grade physical education is as follows:
- Gray T Shirt (small logo on front is acceptable)
- Navy blue athletic shorts
- Athletic Sneakers (No open toes, crocs, heals or heelys)
*** For cold weather gear such as sweatshirts and sweat pants the clothing must follow the dress code of gray and or blue***
8th Grade Physical Education ONLY
Each student is required to bring a “Health Journal” which is a close covered journal composition book and "Planner" every day to class. Below is a link to the Mead Black Marble Journal that can be picked up at Wal-Mart, Staples, Office Dept or any office supply store.
- Mead Black Marble Journal
How The Grading Works
Grading Procedures for 8th Grade PE
Grade Total 100%
- Tests/Homework 25%
- Dress 25%
- In class Attitude 25%
- Health Journal 25%
The following rubric will be used to grade the students in PE:
A = 100 – 94 %
A- = 93 – 90 %
B+ = 89 – 87 %
B = 86 – 84 %
B- = 83 – 80 %
C+ = 79 – 70 %
C = 76 – 74 %
C- = 73 - 70 %
D+ = 69 – 67 %
D = 66 – 64 %
D- = 63 – 60 %
F = 59 % and below.
Dress – 25% of Grade, will be graded each day student is in class
The numbered grade will be subject to the amount of days the students wear the required clothing divided by how many 9th grade PE days the student participates in. Please use the following as an example:
In 20 days of PE student X wears their PE clothes 18 times. 18 divided by 20 is 90%, so their grade will be an A-.
If a student has an excused absence their grade will not be effected. Each grade will be updated weekly in an effort to keep track of grades accordingly.Students will get partial credit for partial uniform. The rubric is as follows:
Full Credit (100%) = Student will receive full daily credit if he/she follows the required dress code for PE
Half Credit (50%) = Student will receive half credit if he/she wears the appropriate clothing but does not wear the correct color (Ex – Student wears t-shirt to class but the t-shirt is black rather than the required gray)
Third Credit (33%) = Student will receive one third credit if he/she does not bring appropriate clothing but chooses to wear their day clothes as an alternative.
No Credit (0) = Student refuses to dress or participate in PE
In class attitude – 25 % of Grade, will be graded each day in class
Students will receive a daily in class attitude grade, this will in include 4 distinct categories: Effort, Participation, Respect of Equipment and Sportsmanship.
A+ to A- (100% - 90%) = Student will do the following to receive an A+ to A-
- Full effort and participation in each activity
- Follows directions and rules to the best to the students ability
- Respects equipment within the proper context of the activity (Ex – Student is asked to shoot an overhead jump shot. They practice the shot they way it was taught and when finished, they put the equipment away properly)
- Shows sportsmanship towards others (Ex – Compliments and encourages peers throughout the class)
- Brings Journal and Planner to Class every day
B+ to B- (89% - 80%) = Student will do the following to receive a B+ to B-
- Full effort and participation in each activity
- Follows directions and rules but needs multiple reminders in order to finish the activity correctly (Ex – Student talks to others during the explanation, intentionally breaks rules during activity)
- Misuse of equipment and or doesn’t put equipment away (Ex- Student throws soccer ball at peer, leaves floor hockey stick on ground and doesn’t put it away as asked)
- Shows sportsman ship towards friends but not towards others (Ex- Gets upset if they are paired with someone they do not want to work with)
- Brings Journal and Planner to Class 80% of the time
C+ to C- (79% - 70%) = Student will do the following to receive a C+ to C-
- Lack of effort while participating (Ex – Student walks intentionally when they are asked to run)
- Lack of respect to equipment where harm to self or others is the result (Ex – Student kicks a basketball or spikes a Frisbee towards another student)
- Shows sportsmanship towards peers and does not show verbal put downs towards others.
- Brings Planner or Journal to class 50% of the time.
D+ to D- (69% - 60%) = Student will do the following to receive a D+ to D-
- Lack of effort while participating (Ex – Student walks intentionally when they are asked to run)
- Lack of respect to equipment where harm to self or others is the result (Ex – Student kicks a basketball or spikes a Frisbee towards another student)
- Lack of sportsmanship towards peers and or verbal put downs towards others.
- Intentionally not following directions
- Does not bring Planner or Journal to class
F (0) = Students will do the following to receive an F(0)
- Refusal to participate or not partaking in activities
- Does not bring Journal or Planner to class
Tests, Homework and Projects - 25% of Grade
Students will be asked to complete numerous tests, homework and projects throughout the year. The grading of these projects follows the ELA Procedures and Policies and will be marked using the following standards:
A = 100 – 94 %
A- = 93 – 90 %
B+ = 89 – 87 %
B = 86 – 84 %
B- = 83 – 80 %
C+ = 79 – 70 %
C = 76 – 74 %
C- = 73 - 70 %
D+ = 69 – 67 %
D = 66 – 64 %
D- = 63 – 60 %
F = 59 % and below.
Students will be given ample time to complete each task and will not be asked to complete anything outside of the Core Curriculum.
Health Journal for 8th Grade Students - 25% of Physical Education / Health Grade
8th Grade Students will be asked to document their physical activity though out the week in their Health Journal. This journal will be used in PE as well as Health class and will be an ongoing project though out the year. The students need to bring their JOURNAL AND PLANNER TO CLASS EVERY DAY. This grading rubric will be used to assess the students Journal grade.
Grading is as follows:
A+ to A- (100% to 90%) = Student will do the following to receive an A+ to A-
- Student accurately records 4 fitness activities a week that eclipse 30 minutes (including all PE classes)
- Journal entry includes activity location and duration of activity
- Reflects on activity with descriptive paragraph (3-4 sentences)
- Is not missing entries in journal (excused absences are not counted against)
B+ to B- (89% to 80%) = Student will do the following to receive a B+ to B-
- Student accurately records 4 fitness activities a week that eclipse 30 minutes (including all PE classes)
- Journal entry includes activity location and duration of activity
- Reflection less than 3 sentences
- Is missing fitness entry in journal (excused absences are not counted against)
C+ to C- (79% to 70%) = Student will do the following to receive a C+ to C-
- Student records less than 4 activities a week (including some PE classes)
- Does not record always recorded activity location and duration of activity
- Is missing entries in journal (excused absences are not counted against)
- 1 sentence reflection/ no reflection recorded
D+ to D- (69% to 60%) = Student will do the following to receive a D+ to D-
- Student records less than 4 activities a week (including some PE classes)
- Does not activity location and duration of activity
- Is missing more than 50% of required entries in journal (excused absences are not counted against)
- No reflection recorded
F (0) = Student will do the following to receive a 0
- The student is missing more that half of their weekly entries (excused absences are not counted against)
If you have any questions feel free to email me,
Mr. Lansing
Intermediate Activities offers a wide range of developmentally appropriate activities that are increasingly complex in content, concept, skill development and execution. Students continue to practice skills in modified form but begin to participate in regulation games with more complex playing environments than those experienced in Beginning Activities. Teams are kept small, allowing maximum participation and involvement by all students. Cooperative as well as traditional sports activities are included in the curriculum.
Intermediate Activities incorporates more in-depth instruction and application of the elements of physical fitness. Students begin to see the relationship between proper nutritional choices and physical activity for the maintenance of a lifelong healthy lifestyle. Activity journals are introduced as a means of tracking progress toward personal fitness goals and self-assessment. Pre and post fitness tests are used to provide personal information, to individualize instruction, and to indicate student improvement
Intermediate Activities continues social and cognitive development with reading and writing experiences introduced to broaden the physical education experience. The curriculum continues to offer a scope and sequence of activities to challenge students of all abilities and skill levels. The instruction closely articulates with the 7th grade content, but is not repetitive in activity selection.
8th Grade PE Curriculum is based off Core Curriculum developed by Utah State Board of Education and can be found at www.schools.utah.gov
What You Need for Class
Required dress for 8th grade physical education is as follows:
- Gray T Shirt (small logo on front is acceptable)
- Navy blue athletic shorts
- Athletic Sneakers (No open toes, crocs, heals or heelys)
*** For cold weather gear such as sweatshirts and sweat pants the clothing must follow the dress code of gray and or blue***
8th Grade Physical Education ONLY
Each student is required to bring a “Health Journal” which is a close covered journal composition book and "Planner" every day to class. Below is a link to the Mead Black Marble Journal that can be picked up at Wal-Mart, Staples, Office Dept or any office supply store.
- Mead Black Marble Journal
How The Grading Works
Grading Procedures for 8th Grade PE
Grade Total 100%
- Tests/Homework 25%
- Dress 25%
- In class Attitude 25%
- Health Journal 25%
The following rubric will be used to grade the students in PE:
A = 100 – 94 %
A- = 93 – 90 %
B+ = 89 – 87 %
B = 86 – 84 %
B- = 83 – 80 %
C+ = 79 – 70 %
C = 76 – 74 %
C- = 73 - 70 %
D+ = 69 – 67 %
D = 66 – 64 %
D- = 63 – 60 %
F = 59 % and below.
Dress – 25% of Grade, will be graded each day student is in class
The numbered grade will be subject to the amount of days the students wear the required clothing divided by how many 9th grade PE days the student participates in. Please use the following as an example:
In 20 days of PE student X wears their PE clothes 18 times. 18 divided by 20 is 90%, so their grade will be an A-.
If a student has an excused absence their grade will not be effected. Each grade will be updated weekly in an effort to keep track of grades accordingly.Students will get partial credit for partial uniform. The rubric is as follows:
Full Credit (100%) = Student will receive full daily credit if he/she follows the required dress code for PE
Half Credit (50%) = Student will receive half credit if he/she wears the appropriate clothing but does not wear the correct color (Ex – Student wears t-shirt to class but the t-shirt is black rather than the required gray)
Third Credit (33%) = Student will receive one third credit if he/she does not bring appropriate clothing but chooses to wear their day clothes as an alternative.
No Credit (0) = Student refuses to dress or participate in PE
In class attitude – 25 % of Grade, will be graded each day in class
Students will receive a daily in class attitude grade, this will in include 4 distinct categories: Effort, Participation, Respect of Equipment and Sportsmanship.
A+ to A- (100% - 90%) = Student will do the following to receive an A+ to A-
- Full effort and participation in each activity
- Follows directions and rules to the best to the students ability
- Respects equipment within the proper context of the activity (Ex – Student is asked to shoot an overhead jump shot. They practice the shot they way it was taught and when finished, they put the equipment away properly)
- Shows sportsmanship towards others (Ex – Compliments and encourages peers throughout the class)
- Brings Journal and Planner to Class every day
B+ to B- (89% - 80%) = Student will do the following to receive a B+ to B-
- Full effort and participation in each activity
- Follows directions and rules but needs multiple reminders in order to finish the activity correctly (Ex – Student talks to others during the explanation, intentionally breaks rules during activity)
- Misuse of equipment and or doesn’t put equipment away (Ex- Student throws soccer ball at peer, leaves floor hockey stick on ground and doesn’t put it away as asked)
- Shows sportsman ship towards friends but not towards others (Ex- Gets upset if they are paired with someone they do not want to work with)
- Brings Journal and Planner to Class 80% of the time
C+ to C- (79% - 70%) = Student will do the following to receive a C+ to C-
- Lack of effort while participating (Ex – Student walks intentionally when they are asked to run)
- Lack of respect to equipment where harm to self or others is the result (Ex – Student kicks a basketball or spikes a Frisbee towards another student)
- Shows sportsmanship towards peers and does not show verbal put downs towards others.
- Brings Planner or Journal to class 50% of the time.
D+ to D- (69% - 60%) = Student will do the following to receive a D+ to D-
- Lack of effort while participating (Ex – Student walks intentionally when they are asked to run)
- Lack of respect to equipment where harm to self or others is the result (Ex – Student kicks a basketball or spikes a Frisbee towards another student)
- Lack of sportsmanship towards peers and or verbal put downs towards others.
- Intentionally not following directions
- Does not bring Planner or Journal to class
F (0) = Students will do the following to receive an F(0)
- Refusal to participate or not partaking in activities
- Does not bring Journal or Planner to class
Tests, Homework and Projects - 25% of Grade
Students will be asked to complete numerous tests, homework and projects throughout the year. The grading of these projects follows the ELA Procedures and Policies and will be marked using the following standards:
A = 100 – 94 %
A- = 93 – 90 %
B+ = 89 – 87 %
B = 86 – 84 %
B- = 83 – 80 %
C+ = 79 – 70 %
C = 76 – 74 %
C- = 73 - 70 %
D+ = 69 – 67 %
D = 66 – 64 %
D- = 63 – 60 %
F = 59 % and below.
Students will be given ample time to complete each task and will not be asked to complete anything outside of the Core Curriculum.
Health Journal for 8th Grade Students - 25% of Physical Education / Health Grade
8th Grade Students will be asked to document their physical activity though out the week in their Health Journal. This journal will be used in PE as well as Health class and will be an ongoing project though out the year. The students need to bring their JOURNAL AND PLANNER TO CLASS EVERY DAY. This grading rubric will be used to assess the students Journal grade.
Grading is as follows:
A+ to A- (100% to 90%) = Student will do the following to receive an A+ to A-
- Student accurately records 4 fitness activities a week that eclipse 30 minutes (including all PE classes)
- Journal entry includes activity location and duration of activity
- Reflects on activity with descriptive paragraph (3-4 sentences)
- Is not missing entries in journal (excused absences are not counted against)
B+ to B- (89% to 80%) = Student will do the following to receive a B+ to B-
- Student accurately records 4 fitness activities a week that eclipse 30 minutes (including all PE classes)
- Journal entry includes activity location and duration of activity
- Reflection less than 3 sentences
- Is missing fitness entry in journal (excused absences are not counted against)
C+ to C- (79% to 70%) = Student will do the following to receive a C+ to C-
- Student records less than 4 activities a week (including some PE classes)
- Does not record always recorded activity location and duration of activity
- Is missing entries in journal (excused absences are not counted against)
- 1 sentence reflection/ no reflection recorded
D+ to D- (69% to 60%) = Student will do the following to receive a D+ to D-
- Student records less than 4 activities a week (including some PE classes)
- Does not activity location and duration of activity
- Is missing more than 50% of required entries in journal (excused absences are not counted against)
- No reflection recorded
F (0) = Student will do the following to receive a 0
- The student is missing more that half of their weekly entries (excused absences are not counted against)
If you have any questions feel free to email me,
Mr. Lansing
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