Mason County High School

Somerset High School Physical Education Syllabus

Instructor: H.Baker

Description: This is an activity based class that focuses on addressing the knowledge necessary for students to develop and maintain behaviors that enhance physical, social, mental and emotional well being throughout one’s lifetime. This class has an intense coverage of both psychomotor skills and lifetime physical wellness. In Physical Education the student will have the opportunity to evaluate his/her level of fitness as well as learn the rules, strategies and history of both team and individual sports. Students will not only participate in fitness on a regular basis, but will also be required to pass written assessments such as unit exams and labs. This class is a requirement for graduation and is worth ½ credit.

Sample Day When students enter the gymnasium, they are required to put their belongings in the bleachers. Students will be in their assigned spot for attendance and tardy purposes as soon as the bell rings. Then students will have five minutes from then to be dressed out for class. Being dressed for class means being dressed for activity. No blue jeans, khaki pants, boots or sandals. Students must be wearing tennis shoes and dressed according to the school dress code found in the student handbook. After the five minutes is up, the students will return to their assigned spots and stretch as a group. When finished, we will begin the activity for the day. After class students have plenty of time to get dressed and be seated before the bell rings.

If a pupil has an unexcused absence from my class, they will receive a zero for that particular day. If this unexcused absence falls on a cardio day, the cardio must be made up. All excused absences are cleared and will not count against the student.

Sample Units . Fitness (Cardio days at least 2 days a week) . Volleyball . Basketball . Whiffle Ball . Speedball . Flag Football . Ping-Pong . Cornhole

Physical Education Rules . RESPECT EVERYONE! . No one sits in the cushioned seats (Administration’s request) . Only tennis shoes worn on the gym floor. (Administration’s request) . Students who are not participating will sit in the bleachers. You are not to sit on the 1st row or on the steps due to the rails and padding being damaged. . When playing basketball, you may shoot – no throwing!! . Come prepared. . Respect all equipment and persons in the physical activity area. . Absolutely NO horseplay. . No cell phones or IPods are to be visible. . No gum during physical activity. . No pop or food near the basketball court. . Do not ask me what we are going to do each day.

Grade Assignment It is possible for you to obtain four points every day. To get the full four points, you must dress out, participate FULLY, and cooperate with EVERYONE (which most of you will not have a problem with). You may still participate if you do not dress out, but you still must be wearing tennis shoes. Also, you can only receive one point for that day. I will decide how many points you deserve or earn each day (4, 3, 2 or 1). If you would like to discuss your grade, see me to set up a time.