1. MIDDLETOWN HS PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Mr. Brian Derrickson
Mr. Scott Smith
Ms. Suzanne Street
Ms. Stephanie Tiberi
Mr. William Dobois

2. COURSE INFORMATION Semester Long (2 Marking Periods)
Earn Half Credit Upon Passing Grade
Required one full Credit to Graduate HS
Take one semester each in Freshman/Sophomore year
Instructors found at HS website

3. COURSE DESCRIPTION FIT FOR LIFE is the BIG IDEA
Understanding and awareness of the importance of Physical Activity in ones life
Daily Activities with opportunity to improve individual level of fitness
Understanding of concepts related to Physical Fitness and Lifetime Healthy Living

4. COURSE OBJECTIVES FOR STUDENTS
Understand and Apply concepts related to physical fitness and Lifetime enjoyment through activity
Participation in daily activities
Demonstrate evidence of Enduring Understandings through various Assessments using essential questions
“Understanding by Design” principle
through application of knowledge and
concepts gained, not memorizing

5. DRESS REQUIREMENTS Shorts, Sweatpants, T-Shirts, Sweatshirts
No Tank Tops, Boots, Jean Shorts, or Large pieces of Jewelry
Grades are affected for inappropriate attire or lack of preparation
Grading Procedure to be discussed in later presentation

6. GRADING PROCEDURE
Process (30%) includes class preparation and daily routines
Product (70%) includes participation in class activities, demonstrating evidence of knowledge, and completion of unit assessments related to application of enduring understandings and essential questions

7. CLASS PROCEDURES
Arrive to class BEFORE late Bell; doors will be locked at the bell
Change for class and engage in warm-up activities as described and demonstrated
Participate in class routines and activities
Participate in class closures
Change for class and dismiss at the bell

8. LOCKER ROOM CONDUCT A Privledge, not a right
Used to Change for class, use “Facilities”
It is not a “lounge” for socializing; unless of course you are having a conversation with the person next to you while engaging in appropriate behaviors in there.
Misuse will result in loss of privledges

9. CELL PHONES/IPODS
THERE IS NO TOLERANCE FOR THE USE OF CELL PHONES OR IPODS IN THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT
ANY MEDIA THAT IS APPROPRIATE WILL BE SUPPLIED BY THE INSTRUCTORS
STUDENTS SHOULD HAVE NO TECHNOLOGY IN THEIR POSSESSION WHILE IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION

10. VALUABLES WE WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST ITEMS OR STOLEN ITEMS
IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE SECURED, SPEAK TO YOUR INSTRUCTOR

11. FIT FOR LIFE ??ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS??
HOW FIT AM I?
WHAT IS FITNESS?
HOW CAN I BECOME MORE PHYSICALLY FIT?
WHY SHOULD I CARE ABOUT MY LEVEL OF FITNESS?
CAN I GET BETTER GRADES IF I AM PHYSICALLY FIT?

12. FIT FOR LIFE YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR PERSONAL LEVELS OF FITNESS
WE CAN EDUCATE, ENCOURAGE, DEMONSTRATE, CONGRATULATE, AND GIVE YOU THE RESOURCES TO BECOME MORE PHYSICALLY FIT
WE CANNOT DO IT FOR YOU!
ENJOY THE CLASS and HAVE A GREAT SEMESTER!