FEMALE WEIGHT CONDITIONING SYLLABUS FALL 2011 12 Gainesville

FEMALE WEIGHT CONDITIONING SYLLABUS FALL 2011 -12 Gainesville High School Physical Education Department Coach Brenda Hill-Gilmore Brenda. hill-gilmore@gcssk 12. net Phone: 770 -536 -4441 Office hours: 8 -9: 00 am New Gym Course Outline: Female Weight Conditioning is an 18 week class. That is an elective and while not required for graduation, will benefit you and your level of health in multiple ways. This class will serve to educate you about the proper ways to implement an effective weight training schedule as well as teach you a proper nutrition plan. These tools will enable you to utilize knowledge gained in class for the future. Each student will participate and implement concepts of cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and body composition. This course will help the student achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of fitness (PEHS. 4). RESPECT, RESTRAINT AND RESPONSIBILITY!!! What do I need for Class? Shorts, tee shirts, tennis shoe, mat or towel and water. Dress Code: All students are required to DRESS OUT EVERY DAY. NO: Spandex shorts, hats, wave caps, bandanas, platform shoes, sandals or flips are allowed Behavior/Consequences: Student behavior in class is an important issue. SAFETY IS OUR FIRST PRIORITY. As a result, it is essential that every student adhere to gym/weight room rules and regulations at all times. Discipline issues will be handled as followed: Verbal warning, conditioning, absence from activities (sitting out), & referrals. Attendance/Tardy Policy: Please see GHS Student Handbook. Please refer any questions to your Academy Principal. Grading Policy: Test Daily Dress Exam 45% 35% 20 % RULES/PROCEDURES: 1. Be on time. 2. Respect coaches and classmates. 3. Follow weightroom procedures; safety first. 4. Bring a GREAT WORTH ETHIC. . 5. Compete in all areas. Miscellaneous: No cell phones will be allowed in class. Student may use a cell phone before or after school and during their respective lunches. Phones taken up may be retrieved in the front office by a parent or guardian

Absences/Make-Up Policy: Students will have two days to make up work for every day missed. Special circumstances may warrant teacher or administrative discretion for allowing different arrangements. Tardiness to class: Students who are tardy four times will be assigned lunch room detention upon their fourth tardy. Emergency Procedures: Evacuation procedures: See instructions posted in classroom. First Aid Kit: See instructor and/or school nurse. Do you have asthma? _______; if yes, please have your inhaler with you at all times, please let the nurse know as well. Have you had surgery? ____; if so when? _____; Do you have any limitations on what exercises you are limited to do? If so please provide me with a copy of your limitations or specified workout from your doctor or therapist. I _____________and ____________have read and understand the Weight Conditioning (Print student name) (Print Parent Name) Syllabus for this class. Parent/Guardian Signature ________________ Parent Email Address: __________________ Parent Cell: ______________________ Dear Parents/Guardian, I am so excited about working with your daughter/s in my class. We have a great tradition here at GHS Athletics and we strongly believe that through our strength and conditioning program our female athletics programs will excel. . Sincerely, Coach Brenda Hill-Gilmore