We will have an exciting year in PE class. Below is a list of the units we will cover this year.
Units we have covered
- fitness testing
- locomotor skills
- coopereative games
- throwing and catching
- soccer
- volleyball
- basketball
- baseball
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Lacrosse
- Gymnastics
PE Class Rules
- Listen and follow directions the first time they are given
- Raise your hand before speaking or getting out of your seat
- Please be on time and prepared for class ( tennis shoes/sneaker, shorts if you are wearing a skirt or dress )
- Keep your hands and feet to yourself at all times
Consequences
- Warning - help student be aware of what the behavior issue is and they it needs to not be a distraction to the class or the learning process.
- Time out for Reflection - Students will spend time away from the instruction area to reflect on how their behavior is impacting the class and themselves negatively and how they can improve it and make better decisions.
- Contact Parents - students parent will be contacted immediately if the disruption continues.
- further disruptions are rare but in case they occur, the student will be taken to the main office with a written disciplinary form.
As part of their grade, students are expected to be prepared for class with tennis shoes/sneaker and shorts if they are wearing a dress or skirt. Students who are not prepared for class will have to miss PE that day due to safety concerns. Students will be assessed in Physical Education according to their abilitiy to reflect their understanding of the South Carolina State Standards to the best of their ability. Please read the State Standards below.
Standard 1
demonstrates competency in many
movement forms and proficiency in a few movement
forms
Standard 2
applies movement concepts and principles
to the learning and development of motor skills,
Standard 3
exhibits a physically active lifestyle,
Standard 4
achieves and maintains a health-enhancing
level of physical fitness,
Standard 5
demonstrates responsible personal and
social behavior in physical activity settings,
Standard 6
demonstrates understanding and respect
for differences among people in physical activity
settings, and
Standard 7
understands that physical activity provides
the opportunity for enjoyment, challenge, selfexpression,
and social interaction.
* National Association for Sport and Physical Education, Moving into the Future: National Standards for
Physical Education (Reston, VA: 1995). These standards are the basis for the South Carolina Physical
Education Curriculum Standards.
Please feel free to come in and visit our classroom. Your are welcomed assist our students in the classrooms activity for the day.
We hold our annual Jump Rope and Hoops for heart fundraiser in partneship with the American Heart Association on March 9, of every year to help fight heart disease and stroke and also to help our PE department raise money for equipment. This past year the school raised $3,801.00. Nia Dolnaldson was our top fundraiser with $350.00. Every student, teacher, and parent did their part and this event was a success. A big thank you goes out to all that help out with this event.