PE 2
2008-09
Physical Education Philosophy
(Why am I in this class?)
As a PE teacher my role is to motivate and teach you how to enjoy lifelong physical activity and a healthy lifestyle. My goal is to have YOU take ownership of your fitness. I would like you to become intrinsically motivated to improve, so that it is not necessarily me or grades that push you.
After you leave school nobody will be there to remind you of the importance of fitness and a balanced active lifestyle. So look to develop your understanding of how it is you can enjoy activity and set goals for personal improvement in PE
BT Toews
Unit 1 Archery * Sept 23
Unit 2 Basketball * October 24
Unit 3 Soccer *December 4
Unit 4 Circus * January 23
Unit 5 Indoor Cricket * February 24
Unit 6 Badminton * March 20
Unit 7 Orienteering * May 1
Unit 8 Flag Football * June 12
* Last class of unit
        
Circus Skills can be seen as a performance art or a sport. They are an excellent, fun, class activity offering many links to curriculum areas such as art, music, literacy and numeracy.
“Movement is the door to learning” Paul Dennison Ph.D (BrainGym®)
Skills such as diabolo, plate spinning and juggling with scarves, beanbags or balls improve hand-eye coordination, concentration, manipulation, throwing and catching skills, encompassing both fine and gross motor control and are excellent cross lateral exercises.
“Cross-lateral movements actually improve the nerve communication between the two sides of the brain” C. Hannaford Ph.D
Unicycles require balance and control of the whole body, activating the vestibular system, waking up the brain and preparing it to take in new information.
“Studies show that movement and stimulation of balance helps attentional disorders and improves reading” C. Hannaford Ph.D
Pupils will experience pattern, sequence, timing and rhythm through the use of coloured equipment and the rhythmic movement of their arms in manipulating the equipment through set patterns, stimulating both the logical-left and creative-right hemispheres of the brain.
Concentration, focus and perseverance are necessary to master the skills which are broken down into progressive, attainable steps, creating a sense of achievement and boost in self-esteem.
There is plenty of scope for cooperative work as, with only a few basic skills, pupils can work in groups to choreograph presentations and develop performance routines.
Once learnt, the skills will be lifelong and can be built upon at any time, the benefits spilling into other aspects of life and learning.
Circus Skills are fun!
*** You will be assessed in this Circus Unit through the following:
1 A weekly journal of your progress in each of the apparatus (4 x 2.5%)
2 The completion of a final videotaped 3 min performance (30%)
3 Participation & Effort Evaluation by me. (10%)
THESE STATEMENTS DESCRIBE THE IDEAL PE STUDENT.
HOW ARE YOU DOING?
*I move my body in class without standing around waiting to be reminded.
*When things don't come naturally to me I still try my best in order to improve.
*I come to class on time ready to actively listen and participate.
*I wear the PE uniform, not other CA clothing, and do not rent.
*I encourage others and show support without put downs and laughing.
*I show enthusiasm for the activities I like and put up with the ones I don't without negative comments.
*I include others in activities through team play, regardless of their skill level.
*I focus, stay on task and resist the urge to chat with friends about unrelated things.
*I show leadership by organizing others, cleaning/setting up when the opportunity arises.
**These are the statements used in your online Participation & Effort Self Evaluation
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