Healthy Active Living Education : Grade 10 Ppl2om/F

personal and fitness activities : grade 10 – paf2OM/F

2011-2012 COURSE OUTLINE & EVALUATION

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Previous Phys.Ed credit
Ministry of Education & Training, The Ontario Curriculum
TorontoDistrictSchool Board
Victoria Park Collegiate Institute
Health & Physical Education
(Male) Mr. Rogers, Mr.Ivens , Mr. Vretanos, Mr. Lohasz
(Female) Ms. Spoz , Ms.Pak, Ms. Prato
Uniform, running shoes, binder, pen/pencil
$30 Uniform (1 shirt + shorts)
416.395.3310 – School line

Course Description & Rationale:

This course focuses on the development of a personalized approach to healthy, active living through participation in a variety of fitness activities that have the potential to engage students’ interest throughout their lives. Students will improve their physical fitness through variety of anaerobic and aerobic fitness activities and improve body composition and tone using a variety of strength training methods. Students will develop a personal fitness journal and implement their physical fitness plans according to their personal health-related fitness goals. Students will learn to evaluate the various components of physical fitness including anthropometry and body composition. The theory component will include basic human anatomy, nutrition, basic weight and resistance training terminology and theory, safety aspects of training and a thorough exercise inventory list. Students will also examine issues related to healthy sexuality, healthy eating, substance use and abuse and the use of informed decision-making, conflict resolution and social skills in making personal choices.

Overall Expectations:

By the end of this course, students will:

-demonstrate personal competence in applying movement skills and principles;

-demonstrate knowledge of guidelines and strategies that enhance participation in recreation and sport activities;

-participate regularly in a balanced instructional program that includes a wide variety of enjoyable physical activities that encourage lifelong participation;

-demonstrate improvement in personal health-related physical fitness;

-demonstrate safe practices regarding the safety of themselves and others;

-identify the factors that contribute to positive relationships with others;

-demonstrate understanding of the factors affecting human sexuality as it relates to themselves and others;

-demonstrate understanding of the issues and coping strategies related to substance use and abuse;

-explain how healthy eating fits into a healthy lifestyle;

-identify ways of taking appropriate action in new situations based on knowledge of positive decisions related to healthy active living;

-demonstrate understanding of conflict resolution, anger management, and mediation;

-use appropriate social skills and positive attitudes when interacting with others.

Units of Study:

unit

/ description / hours
Unit 1
Introduction to resistance training, core training, and fitness activities / Students will learn about safety, etiquette, terminology, exercise technique, and fitness activities / 50 hours
Unit 2
Fitness Appraisal / Students will participate in a variety of activities, including the use of anthropometry to determine individual fitness levels. / 10 hours
Unit 3
Healthy Living / Emphasis on knowledge and skills needed to lead healthy active life. Impact of health issues while studying responsible sexuality and substance use and abuse and healthy eating. / 20 hours
Unit 4
Theory and methodology of weight training. / Focus on personal weight and resistance training and fitness principles, training concept of periodization, anatomy, nutrition and inventory of exercises. / 10 hours
Unit 5
Large and small group activities / To develop and refine movement skills and implement game strategies and build fitness level while developing the fitness principle of cross-training. / 20 hours

Learning Skills:

There are five categories: teamwork, working independently, organization, work habits/homework and initiative are the key learning skills to be assessed through observation, rubrics and checklists. These are evaluated using a scale: (E) Excellent, (G) Good, (S) Satisfactory and (N) Needs Improvement.

Policies and Procedures:

Please review Victoria Park C.I. Student Agenda for full description and expectations on homework, attendance, tardiness, missing/ late assignments, assessments, course modifications, and academic honesty and student behaviour.

The Research Process

For every research-based assignment, students will be expected to use the TDSB student research guide, Research Success @ Your Library with the 4-stage model of the research process incorporated into these assignments either in part or in whole. Students will receive instruction and be assessed/evaluated on various aspects of the research process by either their teacher or one of the teacher-librarians. These lessons may include, but are not limited to, the development of research questions, note-taking, adherence to a specific documentation style, facility with a variety of resources, etc.

Course Evaluation Plan:

Assessment for this course is based upon the following criteria: daily participation, written tests, skills tests and fitness evaluation. Activities and assignments are organized into four strands: Physical Activity, Active Living, Healthy Living and Living Skills. Students are expected to keep all paperwork handed out and to transfer verbal instruction to written assignments, written tests, skills tests, culminating activity and the final exam. Any extra help required can be arranged by making an appointment with the appropriate teacher.

Achievement Category / Strand / Weighting
Application / Physical Activity / 65%
Communication / Living Skills / 15%
Knowledge/Understanding / Active Living / 20%
Thinking & Inquiry / Healthy Living / 0%

Activity Units – 55% Weight of over-all grade

Students are assessed throughout each activity-based unit and then evaluated at the end of the unit using the following mark break-down of the “Key Learnings”:

Application(Rubric – Level 1, 2, 3,4)

Daily Participation25%

Fitness0% (assessment only; evaluated during the culminating activities unit)

Safety5%

Motor Skills10%

Leadership0% (assessment only; evaluated during the culminating activities unit)

Game Strategies5%

Behaviour10%

Social Skills5%

Making Connections (Attitude)5%

65%

Knowledge and Understanding – 20%, Communication – 15%, Thinking and Inquiry – 0%

Health Units – 15% Weight of over-all grade

Course Evaluation Plan – PAF 2OM/F – 70% Course Work

Unit 1 – Introduction to weight training

Task

/ Achievement Chart Focus / Due Date
Regular participation / Application / Daily
Personal and group safety, responsible social behaviour / Application / Daily
Written tests / Knowledge and understanding / Bi-weekly

Unit 2 – Fitness Appraisal

Regular participation. / Application / Daily
Diagnostic fitness testing / Application / Weekly
Designing a personal fitness program / All categories / Following maximum strength phase of periodized training program
Written test / All categories / End of unit

Unit 3 – Healthy Living

Topic: Healthy Growth and Sexuality
Written Test / All categories / End of unit
Topic: Healthy Eating
Written Test / All categories / End of unit
Topic: Substance use & abuse
Written Test / All categories / End of unit

Unit 4 – Large and small group activities

Participation in various sports including basketball, volleyball, soccer, lacrosse etc. / All Categories / Daily

Unit 5 – Theory and Methodology of Resistance Training

Active Participation / All categories / Daily
Written Tests / Knowledge and understanding
Theory and inquiring / Bi-weekly
Practical Testing / Application
Knowledge and understanding / Following circuit training/adaptation phase of training pyramid

Final Evaluations – PAF 2OM/F – 30%

Course Culminating Activities / Achievement Chart Focus / Weighting
Personal Fitness Appraisals / APP / 10%
Culminating Fitness Program / APP, KU / 10%
Culminating Fitness Program execution / APP / 10%