Welcome to Physical Education!

This year may look a little different, but we are still going to have a blast being active and playing games. 

Below is the Course Outline that we discussed last week.

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Physical Education

 

 

Students at David Thompson School will be participating in a variety of physical education activities. Students will have the chance to experience sports, such as, Volleyball, Soccer, Dance, Floor Hockey, Frisbee, Badminton, Fitness, Lacrosse, Track and Field, Kickball, Basketball, Low Organized Games, etc.

 

Our philosophy is to give students the opportunity to explore various sports, activities, and fitness opportunities, in order to improve their overall fitness level and love of sport.

 

PE Clothing Necessities

 

·       For now, you will not be changing before class. It is recommended that you come to school in clothes that allow you to participate actively in Physical Education (clothing that enables movement and is breathable).

 

·       You will need to bring a pair of sneakers that can be left in your homeroom classroom and you will change your shoes before PE. 

 

·       Sandals, flats, flip flops, clogs are not permitted for Phys. Ed. 

 

·       We will be outside as much as possible this year. Wear and bring clothing that is appropriate for the weather. 

o   Bring a raincoat if it is supposed to rain

o   Bring a winter coat, gloves and boots in the winter

 

PE modifications

 

Some changes have been made to keep everyone safe. 

 

Last year	This year
Come to the gym when dismissed from other classes.	Teachers come to your homeroom for attendance and to take you to your PE location.
Gym strip	Lockers are closed. Bathrooms are still open. Wear comfortable clothing. Keep sneakers in homeroom.
Unclean hands using equipment	Hand sanitizing before starting class
Long modules indoors	More shorter modules outdoors (great chance to try new games!)
Sharing of equipment	More individual and partner equipment (great chance to work on your skills!)
Throwing equipment in a bin at the end of class	Cleaning equipment first  (yay no germs!)
Smelly pinnies for games	No shared pinnies!!!
No phones in PE.  (Even if you are sitting out with a medical note)	No phones in PE.  (Even if you are sitting out with a medical note)
Phys. Ed. is so much fun!!	Phys. Ed is so much fun!!

  

Health Units

 

Safe and Healthy Choices, Healthy Relationships, and Life and Learning Goals are the fundamental themes of Health for grades 5-9. The health program will be delivered through physical education units throughout the year, in addition to being integrated directly into classes where possible.

 

-WELLNESS CHOICES – Students will make responsible and informed choices to maintain health and to promote safety for themselves and others. Personal Health Safety and Responsibility.

 

-RELATIONSHIP CHOICES – Students will develop effective interpersonal skills that demonstrate responsibility, respect and care in order to establish and maintain healthy interactions. Understanding and Expressing Feelings Interactions Group roles and Processes.

 

-LIFE LEARNING CHOICES – Students will use resources effectively to manage and explore life roles and career opportunities and challenges. Learning Strategies Life Roles and Career Development Leadership skills Volunteerism Wellness, Relationship & Life Learning choices are the foundational themes. 

 

Evaluation in PE class

 

Students will be evaluated under the following three stems: 

 

1. Performs and refines movement skills 

2. Cooperates to demonstrate fair play and teamwork 

3. Explores strategies for leading a healthy, active way of life

 

Please refer to PowerSchool for grades. 

Please refer to D2L for content.