PE 9 classes will meet April 7
Bring clothes to dress out
Stretching exercises for flexibility
Fitness exercises for Phys. Fitness preparation
Endurance training for cardio
High School Physical Education 2007-2008 Dressing Out Policy
Students are required to dress appropriately for each gym period unless a certified doctor’s excuse is received. Students are required to change into clothes (shorts, t-shirt, sweat pants, socks, sweat shirt, etc.) that are in line with the JSB school dress code. Tennis shoes are required. We suggest that students bring several items of clothes and shoes and keep in their school locker. Hygiene is a priority and showers are available after activities are complete.
Grading Scale *Classroom and Gymnasium A 100-93 B 92-85 C 84-77 D 76-70 F 69-0 )
Two years of physical education/health are required for graduation in the state of Virginia. John Battle's physical education program is a two year program for the 9th and 10th grades Students will have health included in their physical education experience during their freshman year followed by driver education their sophomore year. Our program also offers an advanced physical education course that is only open to junors and seniors. Expectations apply to all of our students throughout the school year. participate, be on time, keep up with daily assignments, and make up any missed work. Keep a notebook exclusively for health and driver education. Be respectful to your community, peers, teachers, and yourself!
Course Descriptions
The physical education department will be following Washington County Public Schools’ grading scale and policies for all classes. Physical Education for 9th and 10th grades will be held in the gym or outdoors depending on the scheduled activities. Themes include focus on individual, team, and lifetime activities with an emphasis on total wellness (cardiovascular endurance, strength, flexibility and safety) of each student. Assessment for physical education for 9th and 10th is based primarily on (but is not limited to) participation- which includes dressing out. Health is primarily for 9th grade students. The health program is divided into five major categories: alcohol and other drugs, consumer health, disease prevention and control, first aid, and personal health and wellness with an emphasis on nutrition.
The 9th grade physical education classes are expected to be active participants during class each day. This includes being properly attired. There is a daily routine of warm-up, jogging, stretching, exercise, and cool-down. The semester activities include Presidential Physical Fitness, health fair, lifelong activities, weight training, individual and team sports, and aerobics. Safety is of utmost importance in each and every activity. Students will demonstrate proficiency in all areas of fitness. They will demonstrate basic knowledge of various individual and team sports. Students will understand the importance of daily physical activity to enhance their physical well-being as they age. Students will comprehend the importance of safety as the focus of every activity, e.g., weight training. Methods of evaluation are determined by the accumulation of daily participation, proper attire, written tests, and sportsmanship. The health program is divided into five major categories: alcohol and other drugs, consumer health, disease prevention and control, first aid, and personal health and wellness with an emphasis on nutrition. Resources include hands-on practical applications through experience, lecturers, media center research, and the textbook. Student assessment is based on the quality and amount of participation, quiz and test scores, quality of research work, class assignments, and exams.
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