Middle School Physical Education

Mr. Holman
Patrick.Holman@dvusd.org
Welcome to Middle School Physical Education. Over the course of the semester we will be
covering a variety of health topics as well as anatomy and physiology terms in addition to the
Physical Education experience. You will be exposed to multiple activities that can keep you
happy and healthy for the rest of your life to be up and active every single day. This class is
designed for you to not stop learning about the course at the end of the semester, but to continue
using the information provided throughout the semester into your daily living to improve not
only your longevity, but your quality of life.

Topics Discussed in Class

 Anatomy
 Human Physiology
 Examination of health products advertised
 Examination of fad diets
 What really builds muscle?
 Activities you can do by yourself for life!
 Activities to do with friends!
 To diet or not to diet?
 Exercise physiology
 Examination of helpful and harmful products to the body
 Healthy Choices

*The instructor may alter the topic schedule at his discretion throughout the year*

Required Materials (Everyday)

 Sneakers
 School Physical Education Uniform
 Combination Lock
 Paper/Pencil
 Deodorant
 School E-mail set up for Google Drive for online assignments
 Required Textbook
Corbin, C. B., C., L. M., & Lambdin, D. (2007). Fitness for Life: Middle School. Champaign, IL:
Human Kinetics.
(Provided – must be brought to class each day)

Grading Scale
A = 90% - 100%
B = 80% - 89%
C = 70% - 79%
D = 60% - 69%
F = 59% or below
Your performance will be assessed based on participation, effort, skill assessment, module
projects, and homework assignments. Projects, homework assignments, and class activity each
will be 33% of the total grade so it is important to complete all items! Grades will be posted
weekly, please allow for up to two weeks for major projects to be posted. Parents, guardians and
students can check grades anytime via PowerSchools online.

Class Expectations

 Student is in class on time.

 Be prepared!
 Never talking during instruction – I want you to enjoy your time in my class, but it is not
possible to instruct when students are not listening. Talk during activity time!!!
 Profanity will not be tolerated.
 Respect yourself and others.
 Cheating is never okay.
 If students need to get a drink or go to the bathroom this will occur during activity time,
not while the teacher is talking.
 All other rules are consistent with the Highland Lakes School Code of Conduct.

Class Rules

1. Whistle means stop, look, and listen – gently put down equipment if you are holding
anything.
2. Keeps your hands and feet to yourself.
3. Use equipment as instructed.
4. Respect yourself and others.
5. Be positive – let’s make every day in Physical Education a good day!
 Late Work

Students will lose 10% of their grade for each day the assignment is late. Don’t expect to print
your homework or projects in my class on the assignment due date. Avoiding procrastination
will ensure your success in mine and any class you will have now and in the future. Having said
this, I reserve the right to consider evaluating circumstances for late work. The key is to
communicate with me.

Absences

Excused absences: You have as many days to make up work for an excused absence as days
missed. However, if you are aware of an upcoming deadline and you leave for a school-
sponsored activity, you will still be expected to have your work ready the day it was originally
due. You know what work is due before you leave for athletic and club events.

Unexcused absences: Unexcused work will receive no credit. At my discretion larger

assignments can be made up for partial credit depending on the circumstances. Unresolved
absences (ones not called in) are considered unexcused.

Please sign and have your parent/guardian sign the acknowledgement below and return it to me
not later than Friday. If you or your parents/guardians have any questions or concerns please do
not hesitate to e-mail me with the information listed at the front page.

I have read and understand the policies and procedures of this course.

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Student Signature Date

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Parent Signature Date