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Ms. Cohen's Physical Education program focuses on promoting positive self-esteem, enhancing physical fitness, teamwork, and leadership skills, and setting a foundation for lifelong activity. The rules, grading system, and testing activities aim to ensure student engagement and progress. Changes in the program include the introduction of the FitnessGram assessment program and innovative activities like Battle Ropes and new dance curriculum.
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Ms. Cohen Physical Education CohenC@nvnet.org
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 Class • GUM • Jeans • CANDY • HATS • JEWELRY- ONLY POSTS AND SMALL HOOP EARRINGS
Grading • Students 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 demonstration • A New Dance Curriculum • FitnessGram instead of Presidential Fitness Test
FitnessGram • FITNESSGRAM physical fitness assessment program includes a variety of health relatedphysical 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 Index • Abdominal Strength & Endurance- Curl Ups • Trunk Extensor Strength & Flexibility- Trunk Lift • Upper Body Strength & Endurance- 90 Degree Push-ups • Flexibility- Back Saver Sit & Reach