<p> Danville Area School District Course Overview 2017-2018</p><p>Course: Bikes and Hikes Teacher: Freeman</p><p>Course Introduction: Course Text or Student Materials: </p><p>Bikes and Hikes is a semester long PE class offered to 10th and 12th None - bikes and helmets will be provided. grade students. The students will learn to ride mountain bikes and Students can bring a bike. hike safely on all types of surfaces. There are no gym activities, we will use the fitness room when inside. Participation is a must.</p><p>Units of Study: Student Objectives: Standards/Anchors:</p><p>.5 credits of Physical Education. The students will learn the safe and proper 10.5.12A – Skills related to fitness, movement techniques for riding a mountain bike on all and activities that promote lifelong types of terrain. Students, through biking and participation. hiking, will learn the benefits of life long 10.5.12B – Incorporate and synthesize fitness. knowledge of motor skills. 10.5.12C – Evaluate impact of skill improvement and development. 10.4.9B - Analyze the effects of regular participation in relation to; stress, disease and weight management. 10.4.9F – Analyze group and social dynamics during physical activity. Instructional Plan:</p><p>To teach basic biking skills like how to use your brakes, riding over logs, and going down steep hills as well as basic bike maintenance and authentic instruction on trails.</p><p>Student Assistance: </p><p>Yes, I hope to use the students who are highly skilled to teach and demonstrate bike skills. They will also be used as group leaders on rides.</p><p>Assessments and Evaluation: Grading: Homework/Procedures: </p><p>There will be skills tests on the bike. 80% participation, 20% skills and activity log On time correct 100% This class is about participation. Students % decreases over the next 3 days will ride, walk, or use the fitness room every day. Students will be encouraged to try new skills and keep a log on the amount of time spent working out. </p><p>Student and Parent Communication</p><p>E-mail & web site.</p><p>Student Expectations and Classroom Rules of Conduct</p><p>Respect yourself, your peers and your teacher.</p>