1. BERNOTAS MIDDLE SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH P.E. Teachers:Heidi Keller, Matt Keller, Joe Komperda and John Krol Health Teacher: Nicole Thompson

2. Mrs. Thompson-Health My web site: http://home.d47.org/nethompson/ E-mail: Nethompson@d47.orgNethompson@d47.org Best time to contact: 9:30-9:50 & 11:35-12:30

3. Requirements ■ Required for class ■ 3 ring binder ■ Dividers- ■ 8 for 6 th grade ■ 6 for 7 th grade ■ 4 for 8 th grade ■ Things to be signed by parents ■ District 47 letter

4. Grading in health class Formative Summative 6th 40% 60% 7th 30% 70% 8th 20% 80 *Retakes

5. Health Curriculum 6 th 7 th 8 th Health triangle Communication/PP Mental/emotional DMP Refusal skills Alcohol Bullying Decision Making Sexual education Puberty Sleep Skeletal system Preventable causes of death Circulatory Tobacco/Drugs HIV

6. What to expect……. ■ Students will be learning how to apply what is learned in health to their lives! ■ Lectures ■ Activities ■ Role-plays ■ Projects ■ Tests-study guide provided

7. Journaling-sample questions ■ 6th:Why is it important to learn how to make good decisions? Give an example of how decisions can affect your life? ■ 7th:What are 3 goals you have for your life? How could giving in to negative peer-pressure affect your goals? How could giving into peer-pressure affect the 3 sides of your health triangle? ■ 8th:Explain how you normally react when you are really stressed. Do you think this reaction is healthy or unhealthy? Name at least 3 healthy ways to deal with stress.

8. DRESSING FOR P.E. ● Bernotas P.E. uniforms consist of blue shorts and a blue t-shirt. Uniforms are available for purchase at any time during the school year. Shirts cost $9 and shorts are $8. ● Students must wear athletic shoes and have them properly tied. ● Students are allowed and encouraged to wear sweatpants and/or a sweatshirt under their P.E. uniform when the weather gets colder and class is being held outside. ● Rental P.E. uniforms and gym shoes are available in case students forget their P.E. uniform. Rentals may be checked out from the P.E. staff at no charge to the student.

9. Students with a parent request for limited or restricted activity due to injury or illness will be provided with a modified program. Parent notes are good for up to three days; extended excuses need to be issued from a doctor. If a student is out of P.E., they are also prohibited from participating in an after school sport for the designated period of time. Students are expected to dress down and participate in the physical activity or modified activity unless notified otherwise. INJURIES or ILLNESSES

10. THIS IS OUR MISSION... Our goal is to provide a quality physical education program, introducing students to a variety of activities throughout the year that will encourage enjoyment of physical activity. We strive to provide students with the skills, knowledge and confidence that will enable them to become a lifelong physically active person. We want the students to understand the importance of physical activity in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and the lifetime benefits of health and wellness. We hope to keep students active, engaged and feeling successful while emphasizing kindness, cooperation and respect for one another.

11. ENHANCED P.E. According to the Illinois State Board of Education, enhanced physical education correlates directly to the health and well-being of students for the rest of their lives and has cognitive benefits, too, making students more receptive to learning. There is a significant body of research showing that children who are more physically active per­form better in class and on standardized tests. Improving opportunities for physical activity is an imperative for improving our children’s academic achievement and their health. For more information regarding the new enhanced physical education please refer to the following link: http://www.isbe.net/EPE/pdf/reports-webinars/epe-ga-report-exec-summaryt0813.pdf

12. ENHANCED P.E. AT BERNOTAS Enhanced P.E. is defined as “programs that increase the length of, or activity levels in, school-based physical education classes.” Specifically, an Enhanced P.E. program should increase the amount of time students spend in moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) during P.E. class. 1-2 days a week will be designated “Fitness Days” Students will be working on their Cardiovascular Fitness, Muscular Strength and Endurance, and Flexibility. Class discussions on the benefits of Fitness, FITT principles, Goal setting, etc.

13. FITNESS Fitness Activities: Fitness Walking Circuit Training Fitness Stations Pacer Lap Fitness p90x/T25 Yoga Fitness Games Fitness Testing: Sit-Ups Flexed Arm Hang Sit and Reach Mile Run Pacer

14. THIS IS WHAT WE DO…. 6th Grade Curriculum Soccer Flag Football Mixed Games Basketball Roller SkatingVolleyball Rec Games Team Building Outdoor Games 7th and 8th Grade Curriculum “Choice Program/Electives”

15. EXPECTATIONS & GRADING PARTICIPATION ● High level of participation. ● Always displays quality movement during activity. ● Excellent understanding of skills and strategies. ● Stays on task.. ATTITUDE ● Shows respect to classmates. ● Encourages others to improve. ● Consistently demonstrates a positive attitude and good sportsmanship. ● Works well with others.

16. TEACHER WEBSITES Mr. Keller http://home.d47.org/mrkeller http://home.d47.org/mrkeller Mrs. Keller http://home.d47.org/hkkeller http://home.d47.org/hkkeller Mr. Komperda http://home.d47.org/jbkomperda http://home.d47.org/jbkomperda Mr. Krol http://home.d47.org/jmkrol http://home.d47.org/jmkrol