Physical Education: Syllabus

Grade Level:  High School

Physical Education: Individual Fitness

In "Individual Fitness" students will:

-Set at least one fitness goal for each quarter. 

-Discuss both their goal and their plans for achieving it with their instructor 

-Keep individual fitness journals, recording their daily physical activity

-Attend two to three PE classes per week

It is my desire to make this class as student-centered as possible.  I want us to be ambitious with our goals and dedicated in our pursuit of them.  It's my hope that you leave this class feeling accomplished and fitter, with a pattern of fitness and a rhythm of regular exercise.  

I also want us to take advantage of Holden's unique setting, rather than allowing it to hinder us.  I want to use the community and the trails to our advantage, capitalizing on our wilderness location and the village's enthusiastic staff of athletic and versatile volunteers.

I will collect your fitness journals throughout the semester so that we can be in regular conversation about your progress.

Students are expected to:

-Set goals and work toward them
(For example: Running a personal best 5K time, participating in a 10K road race, walking to 10 Mile Falls three days a week, hiking once a week, learning how to cross country ski, successfully traversing the boulder on 10 Mile, exercising 5-6 times a week, participating in one village game of basketball a week, etc.)
-Keep track of their physical activity throughout the week

-Dress comfortably and appropriately for Physical Education on Monday, Wednesday, and (possibly) Friday afternoons

Students will be evaluated on: 

-The effort you put into setting and attaining your fitness goals

-The thoroughness, thought, and reflection I see in your journal

-The earnestness of your participation in class activities

A Note:

Should you ever feel nervous or unsafe doing any physical activity, please stop immediately and let me know.  I value your safety, your confidence, and your sense of well being more than I value any activity I plan for class.  :)

I look forward to spending time with you this upcoming school year!

Washington State Content Areas to Cover:

-Component 1.1: Develops motor skills and movement concepts as developmentally appropriate.
-Component 1.2: Acquires the knowledge and skills to safely participate in a variety of developmentally appropriate physical activities.
-Component 1.3: Understands the components of health-related fitness and interprets information from feedback, evaluation, and self-assessment in order to improve performance.
-Component 1.4: Understands the components of skill-related fitness and interprets information from feedback, evaluation, and self-assessment in order to improve performance.
-Component 1.5: Understands relationship of nutrition and food nutrients to body composition and physical performance.
-Component 4.2: Develops and monitors a health and fitness plan.