Physical Education
5th Grade
Laura Parsons lparsons@bromleyeastcs.org
720-685-3297 ex. 102
Introduction to Physical Education:
Physical education at Bromley East Charter School is aligned with the Colorado State Standards, National Standards and Physical Best, which is a program supported by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE). NASPE not only outlines why young people should be interested in physical fitness but also describes specific tasks that will lead each person towards achieving lifelong fitness. Students who are exposed to a variety of activities and have the opportunity to practice skill development will be more inclined to find not just one, but many activities for lifetime involvement.
The student will:
• Demonstrate the skills necessary to perform a variety of physical activities.
• Demonstrate that they are physically fit.
• Participate regularly in physical activity.
• Identify and discuss the implications of and the benefits from involvement in physical activity.
• Value physical activity and its contribution to a healthful lifestyle.
Grading:
The following components will be assessed daily in class. This includes 10 points each day as a participation grade:
1. Showing up to class on time and prepared with appropriate uniform. The appropriate uniform for 5th grade includes a tennis shoe that is a tight fit and will not slip off while running.
2. Participation regularly in physical activity with your best effort.
3. Demonstrating personal value in physical activity and its contribution to a healthy lifestyle by cooperating with the teacher and other students, showing respect towards equipment, facilities and others, and demonstrating good sportsmanship during all activities.
Assessment:
Grades in this category reflect a student’s achievement of course standards as demonstrated through district benchmarks. Grades may be based on assessments such as:
1. Skill tests/effort
2. Knowledge tests (Test over each unit)
3. Fitness tests/effort (There will be a monthly mile or pacer test in which students should show improvements.)
4. Homework assignments. (Study guide over each unit.)
Excuses:
If a student is well enough to be in school, they should be able to take part in Physical Education class. The student must bring in a written excuse from a parent or doctor if they are unable to participate due to a sickness or injury. If a student misses more than 3 days they must make up the work with a written assignment. This will be at the discretion of the teacher.
Absences:
Each student will receive 3 excused absences per quarter without losing points for participation in class. A student who has an excused absence or absences from class should notify the teacher upon returning to class in case class work such as worksheets, quizzes, and skill/fitness tests need to be completed for a grade. The student may be required to come in before or after school to make up these assignments. Students with an unexcused absence will not be allowed to regain lost points. Any student with more than 3 excused absences is required to make up the class/points.
Make ups:
• Failure to dress in uniform or refusals to participate CANNOT be made up.
• Unexcused absences and tardiness CANNOT be made up.
• Excused absences can be made up by making an appointment with Ms. Parsons or doing the following:
1. One hour of physical activity on your own. Please turn in a ½ page write up on what you accomplished during this time and what you got out of the activity you did. Please have a parent or coach, sign your make up.
2. You may also find a health or fitness article from a magazine or newspaper, read it and hand write a 1 page summary in complete sentences about what you learned from the article.
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Bromley East Charter School PE 2010-2011
I have read and understand all of the following rules and guidelines for physical education.
Student name (Print) __________________________________________
Student signature ____________________________________________
Parent’s signature ____________________________________________
Please return by August 20th, 2010
