2009 2nd Quarter PE & Health Letter

GRADE 6

The students will participate in games that involve a wider range of skills. The development of each player’s self worth as a team asset will be stressed. Practice opportunities will continue to be provided for each of the President’s Fitness Challenge events. Discussions and written assignments on this quarter’s topic entitled “Components of Fitness” will also take place and notes will be recorded in their p.e. binder. A written test will be given at the end of this quarter on the health topics which have been covered. A study guide will be provided to assist them with their review for this test.

GRADE 7

The students will participate in sports games that emphasize proper skill execution, knowledge of the rules and terminology, and team cooperation. The President’s Fitness Challenge events will continue to be practiced and each student’s scores recorded. Discussions and written assignments on this quarter’s topic entitled “Muscular Fitness” will also take place and notes will be recorded in their p.e. binder. A written test will be given at the end of this quarter on the health topics which have been covered. A study guide will be provided to assist them with their review for this test.

GRADE 8

The students will participate in game situations which will allow each of them to demonstrate their mastery of the basic game and fitness skills. The teams will be encouraged to develop team strategies as game play progresses. Individual practice and testing continues as each student attempts to reach his or her age level standards for the President’s Fitness Challenge. Discussions and written assignments on this quarter’s topic entitled “Fitness Strength & Endurance” will also take place and notes will be recorded in their p.e. binder. A written test will be given at the end of this quarter on the health topics which have been covered. A study guide will be provided to assist them with their review for this test.