COURSE DESCRIPTION

Hello, let me introduce myself, I am Mr. Tippetts and I am your students physical education teacher.

My philosophy about PE is that PE is as important as any class because a healthy body helps ensure that students will perform at their best during their academic subject. I also believe that all students can succeed in and pass PE.  That does not mean that it is a guaranteed  "A".  Students who participate fully each day will easily pass the class with a "C" or better.  However like any other class, in order to receive an "A" or a "B", they must demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the different activities and concepts. They must also demonstrate an understanding of how to achieve fitness for life.  Students will also be expected to demonstrate improvement in skills.  I also expect highly skilled students to help other students achieve these goals.

Students will be expected to keep information that they have received throughout the course, as there will be a semester final each semester.  Some information such as bones, muscles, and stretching will appear on each test and quiz.

Homework

Aside from studying for tests and quizzes and practicing skills, homework will generally not take very long.

Exercising at least three days a week will also be required as homework.

Hopefully students will learn to appreciate a variety of different sports and activities and more importantly, they will better understand how their bodies work and how to maintain their bodies so that they may lead a healthy life.

Grading

50% participation

* Each day starts with 5 points

* A student may lose points if they do things that limit their ability, or others ability, to participate.

25% skill and knowledge

* written tests

* written assignments

* skills test

25% fitness

*Running (heart rate and recovery heart rate)

*Calisthenic exercises (improvement or meeting bench marks)

*Mile run test (timed)

Grade Scale

88%             =            A- or

78%             =            B- or

68%             =            C- or

58%             =            D- or

I have a web site that will have dates for assignments, tests and other important dates for the class.  It will also post important announcements.  Eventually there will be links to another site where you can get copies of information, and assignments given out in class if you loose the copies given to you.

www.schoolnotes.com/94536/e.tippetts.html

(This site also has links to the school web site as well as other teachers at Centerville Jr. High.)