Course Outline

Chinook Physical Education 9 Course Outline

Cali Harris

Contact me at: cali.harris@lethsd.ab.ca

Class Website: www.pewithcali.blogspot.com

The aim of the Physical Education Program is to enable individuals to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to lead and active, healthy lifestyle. The program is developed around four general outcomes:

A-Activity-Students acquire skills through a variety of movement activities.
B-Benefits Health-Students understand, experience and appreciate the health benefits that result from physical activity.
C-Cooperation-Students will interact positively with others.
D-Do it Daily-Students will assume responsibility to lead and active way of life.

A physically educated person;

·         Demonstrates competency and works toward proficiency in the following movement forms: reaction time, agility, speed, endurance, coordination, balance and power;

·         Participates in physical activities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction;

·         Demonstrates knowledge of rules, skills, and strategies of particular sports;

·         Exhibits a health-enhancing level of physical fitness by developing cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance;

·         Demonstrates an understanding and respect for the physical and skill level differences among peers;

·         Demonstrates responsible personal and social behaviour, while exhibiting sportsmanship through activity;

·         Demonstrates an understanding of how physical education is an important component of the development of the whole person-spirit, mind and body.

Achievement

A percentage grade will be assigned for achievement in physical education. The criteria for assigning the grade are as follows:

Weighting	Criteria
50%	Participation and Social Skills (see participation rubric) Curriculum objectives B,C, D
20%	Physical Skills Curriculum objective A
30%	Project Work Objective Combination Projects

PE 9 and Health 9 is a combined course.  The weighting to determine the blended mark will be:
PE 9=75%
Health 9=25%

Attendance and Participation

Physical Education 9 is a compulsory subject for all Chinook High School students.  Students unable to participate in Physical Education because of a medical problem will be excused only if the parent of guardian provides a written explanation on the day of the class.  Students requesting to be excused from 3 or more consecutive classes for medical reasons need to provide a written statement from their doctor.

Note:  In the event of a prolonged medical leave alternative activities will be assigned.

Valuables

Students should not leave money or valuables in the change room while participating in an activity.  These items should be left in the student’s locker or at home.  The school is not responsible for any lost or stolen items left in the change rooms.

Dress

 Students are expected to change out for all physical education classes.  Appropriate dress would include: t-shirt, shorts, sweatpants, sweatshirt, runners and socks.  Students are reminded to be prepared for a variety of outdoor activities during the spring, fall and winter seasons.

Note: Chinook High School dress code will be adhered to in PE classes.

Change Out POI

If a student does not come to class prepared to participate in PE and does not have a written explanation signed by a parent/guardian or doctor, the following steps will occur:

1st Time	*Participation in street clothes *Warning
2nd Time	*Participation in street clothes *Contact parent/guardian
3rd Time	*Participation in street clothes *2nd contact with parent/guardian
4th Time	*Participation in street clothes *Inform advisor/counsellor/ administration

Upcoming Projects and Important Dates:

Everything we do, whether assigned work or in class work, is linked to our curriculum. The objectives will be fully explained with the detailed assignment sheets or verbally in before activities in class.

Orientation Day: Goal Setting – In class

September 2 (Mod 11) or Sept 6 (Mod 12): Activity Plan – ongoing throughout semester

October 6-19: Nutrition Analysis Recording

November 10-13: Weekend of Stress Management & Relaxation Activity and Email

_______________________: The Day My Partner and I Lead Warm-Up and Cool Down

Tentative Scheduling

Class Number	Topic/Unit
1	Orientation
2	Soccer
3	Soccer
4	Soccer
5	X-country
6	Ultimate
7	Ultimate
8	Ultimate
9	Football
10	Football
11	Football
12	Outdoor Games
13	Outdoor Games
14	Outdoor Games
15	Outdoor Fitness
16	Outdoor Fitness
17	Outdoor Fitness
18	Basketball/Volleyball
19	Basketball/Volleyball
20	Basketball/Volleyball
21	Personal Health Unit
22	Personal Health Unit
23	Personal Health Unit
24	Weight Room
25	Weight Room
26	Weight Room
27	Pickleball
28	Pickleball
29	Pickleball
30	Life Learning Choices Health Unit
31	Life Learning Choices Health Unit
32	Life Learning Choices Health Unit
33	Table Tennis
34	Inuit Games
35	Dance
36	Tchoukball
37	Tchoukball
38	Tchoukball
39	Relationship Choices Health Unit
40	Relationship Choices Health Unit
41	Relationship Choices Health Unit
42	Floor Hockey
43	Floor Hockey
44	Floor Hockey
*	Christmas Break
45	Indoor Games
46	Weight Room
47	Indoor Games
48	Mass Games
49	Mass Games