Physical Education Syllabus 2008-2009 School Year This year, my goal is for every student K-5 to work toward 30-40 minutes of moderate physical activity per day. For students 6-8 they need to be moving 30-45 minutes per day of moderate to vigorous activity. Moderate activity means you can hold a conversation with someone else, but your breathing is harder when you try to talk. Vigorous activity is when you can't talk while exercising. I will once again semester one offer girls only class for 7th and 8th graders. I have scheduled Thai Chi, Aerobics, Stability Ball Core development training, light hand weights, personal safety training and fitness training. I am currently trying to schedule a Yoga session (If you know an instructor, call me), target heart rates and understanding Perceived Exertion Levels (PEL). Class Materials Requirements: 5th -8th grades are required to CHANGE clothes for class. This includes; PANTS/SHORTS, SHIRT and SHOES (the shoes must be non-marring and my not be street shoes). I also encourage deodorant at this age. I don’t want students sitting in wet clothes all day. Grades Kindergarten-4th are required to change SHOES. No street shoes are permitted on the gym floor. 5th – 8th Advanced P.E./Fitness: (Must meet the class marerials requirement every class) Student signing up for the advanced P.E. track will be challenged with many various types of conditioning and skill specific training. This is not a traditional Physical Education Class. Students will incorporate nutrition, target heart rates, weights, plyometrics and other various tools to enhance their physical prowess. Emphasis in this class will be placed on the development of the complete athlete. There will be some research work involved in this class. There may also be written assignments. There will not be as many opportunities to play the traditional games as in the regular Physical Education Class. Entry in this program is by permit only. The classes will be offered two days per week. 5th -8th Regular Physical Education: This is the traditional Physical Education class. Emphasis will be placed on skill development by following a skills rubric. Students will be challenged with specific levels of skill development. There will be an emphasis on lifetime and recreational activities. This class will be offered one day per week. 4th grade Physical Education: This level of Physical Education will be geared toward the transition between motor skills and movement patterns and skill development toward team sports and activities. There will be an emphasis on team building, sportsmanship, and cooperation activities. K-3rd Physical Education: For Kindergarten through third grade Physical Education the emphasis is on loco-motor/manipulative skill development. Students will learn how to move their bodies and developing the large muscles of the body. Movement patterns, levels, styles of movement, body control in space, fundamental hand eye coordination skills of throwing, catching, kicking and striking are emphasized at this level. Remember...Success smiles on effort!