1. 7 th Grade Health and Physical Education Program Joe Trentacosta K-12 Supervisor Joe.trentacosta@wmtps.org 973-697-1701 x7066

2. Macopin School is a NJ and Nationally recognized “School of Character” Classroom Close-up Promising Practices Full Value Activities – Health and PE

4. Ms. D’Elio Mr. Finke MACOPIN PE/HEALTH TEACHERS Mr. Vetter Mrs. Jones

5. Why Physical Education? While further afield from the humanities, new research reveals children who get aerobic exercise transform their brains due to a protein that is elevated during exercise acting as a sort of “miracle-gro.” Exercise matters deeply for cognitive development for kids. “miracle-gro.” -Stacey Boyd, US News and World Report April 28, 2014

6. Life Skills for Success and Full Value Commitment Preparation (Be here) Preparation (Be here) Safety (Be Safe) Safety (Be Safe) Honesty (Be Honest) Honesty (Be Honest) Respect and Responsibility (Respect Self and Others) Respect and Responsibility (Respect Self and Others) Time Management (Set Goals) Time Management (Set Goals) Stress Management (Let Go - Move On) Stress Management (Let Go - Move On)

7. PE/PA/Full Value Education Show Shenise DVD of Balloon Activity Show Shenise DVD of Balloon Activity http://wmtps.ss3.sharpschool.com/cms/O ne.aspx?portalId=1019441&pageId=2421 998 http://wmtps.ss3.sharpschool.com/cms/O ne.aspx?portalId=1019441&pageId=2421 998 http://wmtps.ss3.sharpschool.com/cms/O ne.aspx?portalId=1019441&pageId=2421 998 http://wmtps.ss3.sharpschool.com/cms/O ne.aspx?portalId=1019441&pageId=2421 998

8. Balloon Full Value Lesson – Keeping Values Up High

9. Balloon Activity 2014 FV

10. Project Adventure / Full Value / Physical Education / Fairview Trip

11. Comprehensive Objective of 7 th Grade Health and Physical Education Program To recognize the importance of optimal health components (social, emotional, physical). To recognize the importance of optimal health components (social, emotional, physical). To participate in a program that promotes these aspects, as well as, an understanding of health and safety. To participate in a program that promotes these aspects, as well as, an understanding of health and safety. To cultivate a positive attitude towards sport and activities, promote their fitness, and cultivate their ability to live a healthy lifestyle. To cultivate a positive attitude towards sport and activities, promote their fitness, and cultivate their ability to live a healthy lifestyle. To build upon the full value commitment made at the six elementary schools and how that affects positive decision making skills and stress management. To build upon the full value commitment made at the six elementary schools and how that affects positive decision making skills and stress management.

12. Health Triangle

13. Health Education Grade 7 GOAL Knowledge to help make the right decisions regarding the following: Knowledge to help make the right decisions regarding the following: Alcohol, Drugs, Tobacco Alcohol, Drugs, Tobacco Sexual Activity and Dating (more 8 th Grade) Sexual Activity and Dating (more 8 th Grade) Peer Pressure and Refusal Skills Peer Pressure and Refusal Skills Stress, Depression, Suicide Stress, Depression, Suicide Eating Disorders Eating Disorders How do all of these factors relate?

14. Health Grading Policy 50% written tests and quizzes 50% written tests and quizzes 20% written reports and/or projects 20% written reports and/or projects 15% homework and class work 15% homework and class work 15% class participation 15% class participation

15. Physical Education Activities Frisbee GolfArcheryFitnessSoccer BasketballSoftballSpeedball Rec. GamesTennisFloor Hockey Ultimate FrisbeeTouch Football Team Handball Core Training VolleyballWeight Training 7 th and 8 th graders mixed 3 different activities per MP Fitness component everyday DO NOW / SGO

16. What do students need for Physical Education classes? “Be prepared to change everyday.” Shorts (athletic type) Shorts (athletic type) T-shirt w/sleeves T-shirt w/sleeves Sweatshirt and sweatpants Sweatshirt and sweatpants Sneakers (athletic type-they must tie) Sneakers (athletic type-they must tie) Lock ($6.00 purchased at Macopin) Lock ($6.00 purchased at Macopin) Deodorant Deodorant

17. Grading Policy Physical Education 5 points a day 60% - Preparedness and Participation 60% - Preparedness and Participation 20% - Miscellaneous 20% - Miscellaneous  based on the student’s personal ability 20% - Written tests 20% - Written tests  Usually 2 tests per marking period

18. http://macopinpe.weebly.com/ Ms. Nicole D’Elio Mr. John Finke Mr. Gregg Vetter Mr. Christopher Shenise Mrs. Andrea Jones Macopin Health / PE Teachers