Author: Evan Sader

General Outcomes:

ACTIVITIES  – Physical skills, which enable them to effectively participate in a wide variety of activities.

BENEFITS HEALTH  – Physical fitness and monitor one’s improvement and maintain an appropriate individual fitness level.

COOPERATION  – Social skills which promote acceptable standards of behavior and positive relationships, interactions, and communications with others.

DO IT DAILY FOR LIFE – Healthy attitudes and appreciations that will encourage participation and enjoyment for everyone.  Assume responsibility to lead an active way of life

– Specific Outcomes for each grade level are attached, link to Program of Studies  education.alberta.ca/media/160191/phys2000.pd

     non-marking soles for inside. (The gym is strictly off-limits to street shoes, slippers, and boots) 

2.  All students should have at school appropriate clothing to wear for

     PE (shorts, sweats, track pants, t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, clothing comfortable to move in, etc.) on their scheduled PE days. 

     (3 times per week)

3.  For outside PE classes, dress appropriately for the weather, as well as hats can be worn outside. 

4.  Hygienic supplies

5.  Jewelry, watches,hats, etc. are encouraged to be removed before activities begin. 

• Lecture/Discussion
• Large and small group activities, independent and practice activities
• Videos, the viewing and analysis of films, AV presentations
• Individual conferences and private commentary on assignments
• If unable to participate, students will be staying in the gym to help organize equipment or completing course related assignments 

Assessment for Learning refers to “assessment experiences that result in an ongoing exchange of information between students and teachers about student progress toward clearly specified learner outcomes” (Alberta Assessment Consortium).  A variety of assessments for learning strategies will be used to assist students in their learning.  

These may include, but are not limited to: 

• Use a variety of diagnostic methods that include observing students’ activities, analyzing students’ learning difficulties and strengths, and interpreting the results of assessments and information provided by students, their parents, colleagues and other professionals. 
• The use of rubrics – a fixed measurement scale and list of criteria that describe the quality of products or performances used to evaluate a student’s performance.

Assessment of Learning: 

Students in this course will be assessed largely upon the following attributes: sportsmanship, effort, participation, attitude, behavior, attendance, skill development and improvement, and knowledge and understanding (written assignments and projects)

Daily Marks: 

Students will receive a daily mark out of a possible 4 marks.  These marks will be based on the students’ ability to show attainment of each of the following outcomes outlined by the curriculum:

Outcome A:  Activity– display effort/ability to attempt to acquire and improve skills   

Outcome B: Benefits Health– participation and appreciation of physical activity        

Outcome C: Cooperation– positive interaction with others                                          

Outcome D: Do it Daily…for Life!– responsibility and leadership                                 

                                             Total of 4 marks/day

Skill Development and Sport Knowledge

At the end of each reporting period there will also be a skill and sport knowledge mark awarded based on observations, use of skills during game play, skills tests.

Student Evaluation

Students are expected above all to respect their classmates, the teacher, themselves and the school, and to only use language that has been deemed appropriate as part of the school culture.  Proper SAFETY practices at all times.  Furthermore, the following will be expected of all students:

1.  Regular Attendance:  

To be successful in Jr.Phys. Ed, the student must be attending classes and participating to the fullest of their ability for every class period. The student is responsible for notifying the teacher of any absences, and absences must be confirmed by the student’s guardian in a note, or a phone call in order for the absence to be excused.

– If a student has an unexcused absence, the mark for that day will be NHI.  Every absence will cost 4 marks.

2.  Be prepared:  

All students are expected to be prepared for every class period.  Students will be notified in advance of the activities planned for each class period.  Students are required to come to each class in clothing appropriate for each activity. 

eg. outside – Cross country skiing – winter jacket, toque, mittens, etc.. 

inside – students should NOT have jackets and hats on, and no electronic devices or money.

Footwear – students are expected to have clean indoor runners for inside activities, or barefeet, –  NO socks, flip flops, hiking boots, Toms, sandals etc.  

For outside classes running shoes are also required – no flip flops, hiking boots, sandals etc

3. Exemptions: 

Students who are unable to participate in Phys. Ed. due to injuries are required to bring a note from home excusing them.  This note must include the reason why the student cannot participate and the period of time that is to be missed.  The note must also be signed by a parent or guardian. Students will remain in the gym with the class and work through a Unit related module. 

Serious medical concerns – note to principal by medical practitioner with statement of which activities the student is not able to participate in.

Religious beliefs – statement in writing from the parents to the principal

Students who are unable to participate for an extended period of time will be given alternate assignments, in order to complete this course adequately.

4. General Rules:  

– No food, gum, or drinks in the gyms, or for outside classes –

  with the exception of water in a sealed container

– No hats inside the gym

– Electronic devices and money need to be left in your lockers, if seen students will be asked to put it away.

-ABSOLUTELY no phones or devices are allowed in the changerooms

– Students are not allowed in equipment rooms, in the teacher’s areas, or playing with the stereo system unless directed to do so by a teacher

– Permission must be obtained from the teacher to go to the washroom

– No sitting on top of bleachers in the upstairs gym

*HAVE A FUN AND ACTIVE YEAR!*