Ms. Cohen Physical Education
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Ms. Cohen Physical Education . [email protected]. Goals. To promote positive self-esteem. To improve each students physical fitness. To provide opportunities to utilize cooperation, teamwork, and leadership. To establish a foundation for a lifetime of activity and involvement . - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Goals• To promote positive self-esteem
• To improve each students physical fitness
• To provide opportunities to utilize cooperation, teamwork, and leadership
• To establish a foundation for a lifetime of activity and involvement
Rules and Procedures It is strongly suggested that students bring a change of clothes for Physical Education class. Students should dress quickly to allow for maximum time for class.If a student needs to be excused from a single class a note from a parent or guardian is acceptable.
Rules and Procedures Continued If a student is out for more than one class a doctors note is required and is to be given to Mrs. McDermott. A student who excused for one week or longer will be given an in-class assignment on the activity being covered. STUDENTS WILL WEAR APPROPRIATE CLOTHING.
(Sneakers with rubber soles and laces and athletic clothing)
Not Permitted in ClassGUM
Jeans
CANDY
HATS
JEWELRY- ONLY POSTS AND SMALL HOOP EARRINGS
GradingStudents will be graded as follows for each unit:
20% of the grade will be based upon coming prepared to class.10% of the grade will be based upon the results of assessments (FitnessGram and written assessments where applicable). 10% of the grade will be based upon class behavior, both towards their classmates and myself.60% of the grade will be based upon class participation.
Changes in Physical Education
Battle Rope System Battle Ropes demonstrationA New Dance Curriculum FitnessGram instead of Presidential Fitness Test
FitnessGramFITNESSGRAM physical fitness assessment program includes a variety of health related physical fitness tests designed to assess cardiovascular fitness, body composition, muscle strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility.
Testing Activities Aerobic Capacity- The Pacer Test- Body Composition- Body Max IndexAbdominal Strength & Endurance- Curl UpsTrunk Extensor Strength & Flexibility- Trunk LiftUpper Body Strength & Endurance- 90 Degree Push-ups Flexibility- Back Saver Sit & Reach
