Wyoming Area School District

Physical Education: 7-8

School Year 2002-2003

Daily for 5 week period

Wyoming Area Middle School (Wyoming Area Secondary Center) 655-2836

Joseph Gillespie                       Frank Parra

      Celestine Calpin

I. Course Description

            The physical education program at Wyoming Area Middle School is designed to meet the physical, mental, and social needs of the whole child. Our primary objection is to improve physical fitness, increase knowledge and skills of lifetime sports and develop awareness of health practices.

II. Major Learning Goals:

A.)  To participate in activities that are appropriate for maintaining fitness and wellness.

B.)   To encourage good sportsmanship as a spectator and participant.

C.)   To foster an interest in intramurals and extra-curricular activities to improve skills.

D.)  To participate in games and sports which require strategies, rules, and competencies.

III. Learning Outcomes:

A.)  Students will learn to cooperate within a group.

B.)   Students will learn safety, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship.

C.)   Students will participate in physical activities to faster an appreciation for diversities in our society.

D.)  Students will learn to exhibit a physically active lifestyle conducive to future health and wellness.

IV. Activities:

A.)  Whiffleball

B.)   Soccer

C.)   Flag Football

D.)  Volleyball

E.)   Basketball

F.)    Fitness Walking/Jogging

G.)   Floor Hockey

H.)  Bowling

I.)     Swimming

J.)     Dodgeball

K.)  Relays

L.)   Calisthenics/Stretching Activities

M.)  Dance

V. Teaching Methods:

A.)  Lecture

B.)   Demonstration

1.       Student

2.       Teacher

VI. Grading:

A.)  Teacher Observation

B.)   Dress, Participation, Absences and Excuses

C.)   Grading Scale

1^st unprepared = B

2^nd unprepared =C

3^rd unprepared = D

4^th unprepared = F

Skipping class = Lowering of 2 letter grades

VII. Dress Policy

A.)You must be prepared for physical educational on the day of your scheduled class –                    

     No matter what!

B.)You must change to proper attire. Do not use same clothing you wear to school.

C.)   No tank tops, jean shorts, wind-pants, warm-up pants, pajama pants, and zip-off pants.

VIII. Expectations/Results

A.)  Students should be able to cooperate within a group to achieve group goals.

B.)   Students should learn safety, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship in a physical setting.

C.)   Students should be able to participate in physical activities with an appreciation for diversities in our society.

D.)    Students should foster an appreciation for the value of learning lifetime skills, which will increase their health and wellness in adulthood.