Grade 12 Games for Girls PAL 4OF Course Outline
Teacher: Student: Course Description This course focuses on the development of healthy active living in an all girl setting with a focus on cooperative games. The environment is intended to be non-threatening, non-competitive, inclusive, and FUN! Students will be encouraged to develop personal competence in a variety of movement skills through the introduction of a wide variety of traditional and non-traditional games. Students will be given opportunities to refine their decision-making, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills, with a view to enhancing their mental health and their relationships with others.
Key Understandings Upon completion of this course, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following: How they can achieve a healthy active lifestyle through recreational physical activity; How they apply the S.M.A.R.T. goal setting principle to support a healthy active lifestyle; How skills, concepts, and strategies learned in one activity can apply to other activities; The influence of mental health on overall well-being, and use stress management techniques; The importance of respect for self and respect for others to reduce conflict in their lives
Assessment and Evaluation of Student Learning CATEGORIES OF EVALUATION % OF TERM % OF FINAL MARK MARK Knowledge and Understanding 15% Thinking and Inquiry 10% Communication 15% Application 60% Final Evaluation: Personal Reflection 10% Final Evaluation: Large group cooperative challenge 20% 70% 30% BREAKDOWN OF FINAL MARK
STRANDS Assessment strategies include: Active Living Active participation Games & Activities: net/wall, target, striking/fielding, territory Observation Physical Fitness: Group/ team fitness activities Conferencing Movement Competence Paper and pencil tests Skills & competence/ Strategies: stability, locomotion, manipulation Written reports Healthy Living Self evaluation Personal safety, mental wellness & stress management, healthy relationships Reflection
Learning Skills and Work Habits The development of learning skills and work habits is an integral part of a student’s learning. Beginning in September 2010, students will be evaluated in six areas. Under the Health and Physical Education curriculum, “a student’s demonstration of those skills and habits is to be evaluated as part of the evaluation of the overall expectations in the three strands of the curriculum” (Growing Success, p. 10). This is significantly different from past practice. Learning Skills Example Behaviours and Work Habits Responsibility Commitment within the learning environment; complete and submit class work, homework, assignments according to agreed upon timelines; manage own behaviour Organisation Devise and follow a plan; establish priorities & manage time to achieve goals Independent Work Independently monitor, assess, and revise plans to complete tasks & meet goals; follow instructions with minimal supervision Collaboration Respond positively to ideas, opinions, values and traditions of others; build healthy relationships with others; work with others to resolve conflict and build consensus Initiative Look for/act on opportunities for learning; curiosity & interest in learning; positive attitude Self-Regulation Set own individual goals and monitor progress toward achieving them; assess and reflect critically on own strengths, needs, and interests; make an effort when responding to challenges
Revised February 2011 Department and School Policies Each of the policies listed below is clearly linked to the Learning Skills and Work Habits previously mentioned. It is imperative that students and parents take the time to read through the following information, and speak with a Phys Ed teacher if you have any questions.
1. All assignments are due by the assigned date. If an assignment is not completed by the assigned date, the student will be given a Late and Missed Assignment Tracking Sheet with a clear indication of the revised date (most likely the next school day). One third of a level will be deducted from the assignment for each school day up to the full value of the assignment. The best practice is to submit your best work by the assigned date.
2. Regular attendance in this course is essential for success. In order to demonstrate achievement of course expectations you must be present in class, and fully participate. Please note that active participation in the course is worth 60% (term and final evaluation) of the overall grade. Therefore, absences will negatively affect overall student achievement.
3. Please be prompt for each class. Lateness for class will be balanced with a detention on your lunch, or before/ after school.
4. You must be in an acceptable PE uniform at all times when participating in PE class. The following points are considered “acceptable": The RCSS PE t-shirt and shorts (sold in PE office); Athletic shorts (minimum inseam of 5 inches, not cargo shorts, beach shorts, boxers, "short shorts", etc.) Athletic pants (sweats, windpants, yoga pants) Athletic fitting t-shirt (logo must be appropriate for school wear). This does not include a fashion fitting t-shirt that says “Athletics” on it. Athletic socks and running shoes. Shoes MUST be tied correctly. RCSS “spirit wear” is acceptable, provided it is still a t-shirt or athletic pants. Warm clothing must be worn when we go outside for classes (pants, mitts, hat, jacket, sweater, etc.).
5. The following safety expectations are in accordance with the Ontario Physical and Health Education Association (OPHEA) Safety Guidelines:
Hanging jewellery must not be worn. Jewellery which cannot be removed and which presents a safety concern e.g. Medical Alert identification, religious/ cultural jewellery, must be taped. Students must provide their own athletic tape for this purpose.
Long hair must be secured so as not to block vision. This applies to both males and females.
6. When participation in a physical activity class is not possible for a valid reason (funeral, court appearance, student activity, medical necessity), please provide an explanatory note from your parent/guardian. If a medical condition prohibits participation in physical activity classes for an extended period of time, a note of verification from your physician will be required. Depending on the circumstances, alternate arrangements may be made at this time to earn the credit in this course including course change or deferral of credit.
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We encourage you to contact your son/ daughter’s Physical Education teacher at 741-1990 ext. 448/449 throughout the semester with any of your concerns or questions. We will be contacting you if your child is persistently late, absent, and/or experiencing academic difficulty.
We look forward to a great semester developing healthy active living habits…for life! Revised February 2011