Palma High School

Physical Education 9th

2008-2009

Mr. Saucedo

Course Description. P.E. 9^th is a required course. The course offers the student instruction in the skills and knowledge required in a variety of physical activities, including aerobic and anaerobic conditioning, resistance training, flexibility training, agility training, football, soccer, basketball, softball, and track & field. Students will be evaluated for skills and knowledge at the end of each unit of instruction.

Materials. Official Palma P.E. Uniform (shirts & shorts)

Running Shoes

Palma Combination Lock

Towel, Soap, & Shower Shoes

Evaluation. This course adheres to Palma’s official grading criteria (Student & Parent Handbook, page 9).

B+ (87-89) C+ (77-79 D+ (67-69)

A (93-100) B (83-86) C (73-76) D (63-66)

A- (90-92 B- (80-82) C- (70-72) D- (60-62) F (below 60)

Grades are earned based upon participation (60%), physical skills tests (20%), and knowledge tests (20%). Failure to complete a physical skills test or a knowledge test will result in a zero for that evaluation. For participation, students earn 10 points each day and points can be lost for the following:

Non-Suit: 10 points Tardy to Class or Roll Call: 1 point

Dress Cut: 1 point Unexcused Absence: 10 points

Non-Participation/Lack of Effort: 1-10 points Lack of Cooperation/Sportsmanship: 1-5 points

Shower Cuts: 1 point

Expectations. Students are to be in the locker room when the tardy bell rings. They shall be dressed out, with their locker locked, and in their roll call spot within three minutes of the tardy bell.

Injury/Sickness. Students with a short-term injury or illness require a note from their doctor. Students will be required to complete additional assignments to make up for their missed participation. Students with a long-term injury or illness that does not permit them to participate in P.E. for one-quarter or longer will be enrolled in Alternative Physical Education and will be evaluated on the basis of written work.

Lockers. Students will be assigned a P.E. locker. Students are not to change P.E. lockers or use lockers other than their assigned lockers. Students changing P.E. lockers, or using multiple lockers, may receive a detention and/or additional consequences from the Dean of Students.

Showers. Adolescent boys have a tendency to avoid good personal hygiene for a variety of reasons, one of which is modesty. However, for purposes of good hygiene, all students must shower after P.E. Students may choose to change into swim shorts prior to showering. Students need to rinse completely and ensure that all dirt is washed from their bodies. At a minimum, P.E. towels and uniforms should be taken home weekly for washing