Welcome to Tetzlaff Academy Physical Education Physical Education

Welcome to Tetzlaff Academy Physical Education

Physical Education Content Standards 1. Demonstrate motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities. 2. Demonstrate knowledge of movement concepts, principles, and strategies as they apply to learning and performance of activities. 3. Assess and maintain a level of physical fitness to improve health and performance.

Physical Education Content Standards 4. Demonstrate knowledge of physical fitness concepts, principles, and strategies to improve health and performance. 5. Demonstrate and utilize knowledge of psychological and sociological concepts, principles, and strategies as applied to learning and performance of physical activity.

How do I earn my grade in P. E. ? Homework l Work can be turned in late but grade will be lowered Written Tests Skills Application/Assessment Fitness Challenge PARTICIPATION

What should I wear? PE Uniform l l Buy from PTSA for $20 Gray shirt and navy blue shorts l l Athletic / tennis shoes and socks l l No pockets Sized to fit – not oversized Must have your name on shirt and shorts Shoes must lace up not slip on Sweatshirt and sweatpants (optional) l l Gray, blue, or black (name on inside) Worn over PE clothes

If you forget your P. E. clothes… Borrow from PE office near the boys locker room before the tardy bell rings Return borrowed clothes before the end of period Borrowing per quarter l l 1 x = no penalty 2 x = detention 3 x = detention and call home 4 or more times = office referral for not bringing materials

What if I need to be excused? Bring a note. Include date, name, why excused, how long you need to be excused l More than 3 days = note from doctor or school nurse l Plan to participate as much as you are able l If absent, student must ask for make-up work and/or homework assignment. l

Things to Remember Do not bring backpacks to PE Backpacks must be stored in hall lockers Bring your materials everyday. Do not share lockers or PE clothes Must have liability form on file to use fitness lab equipment

7 th Grade Units l Project Adventure, Fitness, Toss-Catch. Throw-Strike Skills (softball and soccer), Volley Tennis, Frisbee, Track, Pickleball, Racquetball, Table Tennis, Dance, Team Handball, Tumbling, Juggling, Medieval Games, and Olympics

8 th Grade Units Project Adventure, fitness, soccer, volleyball, softball, football, square dance, hockey, lacrosse, basketball, track and field, golf, and Olympics

State Fitness Testing 5 th, 7 th, and 9 th grades Must pass five of six in 9 th or 10 th grade to meet 2 yr PE exemption in high school l l l Aerobic Capacity – mile or pacer Abdominal Strength / Endurance – curl-ups Upper Body Strength – push-ups Body Composition – BMI Trunk Extensor Strength / Flexibility – trunk lift Flexibility – shoulder stretch or sit and reach

Special Activities Teacher / Student Golf Tournament Local 5 K runs Family Fun Night – October 18 th 6 PM – 7: 30 PM l Come dressed to “play” l

Fundraisers Purpose of fundraisers Fitness room equipment such as: Rowers, fitness machines, Xbox Kinect Family Dinner Night Fundraisers l BJ’s – November 14 Jog-a-thon – November 29

Physical Education Wish List Carpet store samples Table tennis equipment, including tables Athletic equipment (used or new) l Tennis balls, basketballs, soccer balls, junior size footballs, softball gloves Rubbing alcohol Spray bottles

What after school sports does Tetzlaff have? GIRLS l l l X-Country Volleyball Softball / Soccer Basketball Track BOYS l l l X-Country Football Basketball Soccer Track Seasons last six weeks. Listen for announcements to sign-up. Practices are Monday through Thursday with games on Wednesday. Must not be on the non-activity list.

What does the magnet mean for P. E. ? Use of written assignments and tests that support content standards Use of engaging activities that foster analytical reasoning and problem solving while teaching the content standards