1. MIDDLETOWN HS PHYSICAL EDUCATION Mr. Brian Derrickson Mr. Scott Smith Mrs. Laurie Laice Ms. Stefany Tiberi

2. COURSE INFORMATION Semester Long (1 Marking Period) Earn Half Credit Upon Passing Grade Required one full Credit to Graduate HS Take one semester each in Freshman/Sophomore year in combination with Health and Drivers Ed. Instructors Email found at HS website –www.middletownhs.org www.middletownhs.org

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 through application of knowledge and concepts gained, not memorizing concepts gained, not memorizing Use of portfolios as evidence of learning

5. DRESS REQUIREMENTS Shorts, Sweatpants, T-Shirts, Sweatshirts No Tank Tops, Boots, Sandals, 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 and on syllabus

6. GRADING PROCEDURE Process (30%) includes class preparation and daily routines Product (70%) includes participation in class activities, demonstrating evidence of knowledge (portfolios), 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 Arrive at assigned areas for Roll Call and then be sent into locker room to change 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”, or shower if chosen 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. Misuse will result in loss of privileges

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 NOT HAVE ANY 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 (MONEY, INSTRUMENT, ETC.) SPEAK TO YOUR INSTRUCTOR

11. FIT FOR LIFE ??ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS?? HOW FIT AM I? WHAT IS FITNESS? HOW CAN I IMPROVE MY LEVELS OF FITNESS? WHY SHOULD I CARE ABOUT MY PERSONAL LEVEL OF FITNESS? CAN I PERFORM BETTER ACADEMICALLY 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 IN ALL COURSES!