Santa Ana Unified District Course of Study Middle School Course Description for 8th Grade Co-Ed Physical Education (PE)

Santa Ana Unified District Course of Study th Middle School Course Description for Grade Co-Ed Physical Education (PE) Course Title: Co-ed Physical Education Curricular Area: Physical Education Course Numbers: Determined by Site Length: One year Grade Level: 8th Grade Prerequisites: None COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides students the continuing opportunity to learn through a developmentally appropriate, comprehensive, sequentially planned physical education program aligned with the Physical Education Model Content Standards for California Public Schools In 8th grade, the content standards emphasize working as a team to solve problems The focus of this course is the application of movement skills and knowledge (including defensive and offensive strategies) to team physical activities, gymnastic stunts/tumbling, and square dance; the assessment and maintenance of physical fitness to improve health and performance; the requisite knowledge of physical fitness concepts, principles and strategies to improve health and performance; and the application of psychological and sociological concepts, including self-responsibility, positive social interaction, and group dynamics, in the learning and performance of physical activity Units of activity: physical fitness (activities, assessments, concepts, development and maintenance); cooperative activities; movement skills and strategies applied in modified games of flag football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, floor hockey, soccer, softball, team handball/ultimate Frisbee, square dance, stunts and tumbling Alignment: This course is aligned to the Physical Education Model Content Standards for California Public Schools • • • • • Standard 1: Demonstrate motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities Standard 2: Demonstrate knowledge of movement concepts, principles, and strategies as they apply to learning and performance of physical activities Standard 3: Assess and maintain a level of physical fitness to improve health and performance Standard 4: Demonstrate knowledge of physical fitness concepts, principles, and strategies to improve health and performance Standard 5: Demonstrate and utilize knowledge of psychological and sociological concepts, principles, and strategies as applied to learning and performance of physical activity INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS Equipment: • Variety of balls and equipment from district stock catalog and physical education equipment ca ta l o g s Page of 12 Santa Ana Unified District Course of Study • • • • • • • • • th Middle School Course Description for Grade Co-Ed Physical Education (PE) Chalkboard/white board, chart paper and easel, crates for portfolios/journals Boom box with tape/CD player (extra CDs/tapes and batteries) Stopwatches Electric ball pump Measuring wheel for measuring various distances, areas, fields, boundaries Clipboards (teacher and students class set) Chalk or paint for lining fields Video camera, VCR/DVD and monitor Heart Rate Wands/Monitors Suggested Teacher Resources: • • • • • • • • • • • • • Teaching Responsibility Through Physical Activity by Don Hellison Ph D; Human Kinetics 2003; ISBN 0736046011 Quicksilver by Karl Rohnke and Steve Butler; Kendal Hunt Publishing Company 1995; ISBN 0787221031 Silly Sports and Goofy Games by Spencer Kagan/Kagan Publishing 1995; ISBN 1879097567 PE-4-Me, Teaching Lifelong Health and Fitness by Cathie Summerford, Human Kinetics 2004; ISBN 0736001654 Dynamic Physical Education For Secondary School Children by Robert P Pangrazi; Allyn and Bacon; ISBN 9780805378825 Adventure Curriculum for Physical Education for High School by Jane Panicucci, Project Adventure, Inc.; ISBN 0934387265 Teaching Middle School Physical Education by Bonnie Mohnsen; Human Kinetics; ISBN 0880115131 Complete Physical Education Plans for Grades 7-12 by Isobel Kleinman; Human Kinetics 2001; ISBN 0736032487 Teaching Cues for Basic Sport Skills For Elementary and Middle School Students by Hilda Fronske and Rolayne Wilson; Benjamin Cummings 2002; ISBN 0-205-30956-9 Teaching Cues for Sports Skills, Second Edition by Hilda Fronske; Allyn & Bacon 2001; ISBN 0-205-32752-4 Team Building Through Physical Challenges by Donald R Glover and Daniel W Midura, Human Kinetics 1992; ISBN 0873223594 Game Skills by Stephanie Hanrahan and Teresa Carlson; Human Kinetics 2000; ISBN 0736002030 Assessing Student Responsibility and Teamwork by NASPE; AAHPERD 2000; ISBN 0883147149 Suggested resources continued: • • • • Physical Education for Lifelong Fitness: The Physical Best Teacher’s Guide by American Alliance For Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; Human Kinetics; ISBN 0736048073 Physical Best Activity Guide Secondary Level by AAHPERD; Human Kinetics; ISBN 0736048057 Fitnessgram/Activitygram Test Administration Manual, Third Edition by Merilu Meredith and Gregory Welks, Editors; Human Kinetics 2007; ISBN 0736068562 Fundamentals of Square Dance by Bob Ruff and Jack Murtha; Wagon Wheel Records Page of 12 Santa Ana Unified District Course of Study • • th Middle School Course Description for Grade Co-Ed Physical Education (PE) SPARK (Sports, Play, & Recreation For Kids) Physical Education Grades 6-8 Manual by Paul F Rosengard, Thomas L McKenzie;San Diego State University 2000 Fitness For Life Middle School by Charles B Corbin, Guy C Le Masurier, Dolly D Lambdin; Human Kinetics 2007 Supplemental Materials: • Wagon Wheel Records, 16812 Pembrook Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 (714) 846-8169 Suggested Video/DVDs: • • Fitnessgram Test Administration DVD, Human Kinetics The Art of Handling the Rock: 30 minute Workout for Success, www.sandyspinslade.com Software: • Fitnessgram/Activitygram 8.0, 2007; Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc Exit Criteria: Performance level is determined by the average of the assessments Student achievement in this course will be measured using multiple including but not limited to: • Performance-based • Journals • assessments which • Portfolios • assess physical • Checklists • education cognitive • Rubrics of performance concepts and skills • assessments during • Quizzes and Tests activity 1) or assignments assessment tools Fitnessgram Fitness Plan Projects (rubric assessed) Video Please refer to the Physical Education Model Content Standards for California Schools for a complete listing of the standard descriptors 2) Due to differences in site facilities and equipment, this document is meant to serve as an outline for content and time allotment Page of 12 Santa Ana Unified District Course of Study th Middle School Course Description for Grade Co-Ed Physical Education (PE) Standar Physical Education Content d Demonstrates Motor Skills and Movement Patterns Demonstrates Knowledge of Movement Concepts, Principles and Strategies Assess and Maintain Physical Fitness To Improve Health and Performance Demonstrates Knowledge of Physical Fitness Concepts, Principles and Strategies Psychological and Sociological Concepts and Strategies Applied to Physical Activity Performance- Based Grading Scale (Run/Exercise-Sports Activity-Written Assignments-Participation) A=5 B=4 C=3 D=2 F=1 90% - 100% 78% - 89% 64% - 77% 50% - 63% Below 49% Standards -Based Grading Scale 6/6=5=Advanced 100% = Passes all PFT Tests including Body Mass Index 5/6=5=Advanced 5/6=4=Proficient 4/6=3=Basic 3/6=2=Below Basic 2/6=2=Below Basic BB 1/6=1=Far 85% 84% 64% 54% 27% = = = = = Passes all physical tests of the PFT but does not pass the Body Mass Index Fails one physical test of the PFT but passes the Body Mass Index Passes out of PFT Tests Passes out of PFT Tests Passes out of PFT Tests 13% = Passes or out of PFT Tests Page of 12 Santa Ana Unified District Course of Study th Middle School Course Description for Grade Co-Ed Physical Education (PE) WEEKS 1-6: Introduction to Physical Education Standards 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5        Skills and Concepts Philosophy of PE Vocabulary (see Glossary) Class Curriculum, Expectations, Grading Criteria Classroom Rules and Procedures Physical Education Uniform and Dressing Policy Locks and Locker Room Procedures Distribute Syllabus/Letter for Parent Signature Suggested Equipment Variety of equipment such as:  hoops  flags  bean bags  fleece balls etc Social Skills and Cooperative Activities (Ongoing throughout the school year) Standards Skills and Concepts Suggested Equipment 5.1  Personal Responsibility Variety of equipment such 5.2 as:  Social Skills (Active listening, 5.3 encouragement, courtesy, helpfulness)  hoops 5.4  flags  Cooperation 5.5  bean bags Activities:  Icebreakers: Name games, Line Up  fleece balls etc  Tag Games: Everybody’s It, Hospital Tag, Partner Tag, Triangle Tag, Elbow Tag, Blob Tag  Team Building: Group Juggling, Knots, Stand Up, Circle the Circle Introduction to Physical Education and Physical Fitness Standards 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4  Skills and Concepts Suggested Equipment Assess health-related fitness using the  fitnessgram equipment Fitnessgram tools (can be (Pacer CD for push-ups supplemented with additional and curl-ups cadence, sit research-based assessments) Compare and reach box/board, Santa Ana Unified District Course of Study 3.5 3.6 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 th    Middle School Course Description for Grade Co-Ed Physical Education (PE) scores to Healthy Fitness Zone Introduce and review the healthrelated fitness components (muscle strength, muscle endurance, aerobic capacity, flexibility, and body composition) Introduce and review health-related fitness vocabulary (see Glossary) Set goals for improvement for each of the five fitness components      rulers, mat with lines for curl-ups, scale and tape measure for height) CD/cassette player charts of fitness exercises (check PE catalogs) heart rate monitors mats, medicine balls, aerobic steps, hand-held weights, jump ropes, elastic exercise bands or Dynabands additional fitness exercise equipment Suggested Resources Fitnesssgram/Activitygram Test Administration Manual with DVD of all fitness tests Fitnessgram Software Physical Education for Lifelong Fitness: The Physical Best Teachers Guide (AAHPERD) PE-4-Me, Teaching Lifelong Health and Fitness (Summerford) Physical Best Activity Guide Secondary Level (AAHPERD) Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children (Pangrazi) Teaching Responsibility Through Physical Activity (Hellison) Quicksilver (Rohnke and Butler) Silly Sports and Games (Kagan) Fitnessgram (Cooper Institute) Fitness For Life (Corbin, LeMasurier, Lambdin) SPARK Physical Education grades 6-8 Manual (The SPARK Programs) Team Building Through Physical Challenges (Glover and Midura) Game Skills (Hanarahan and Carlson) Assessing Student Responsibility and Teamwork (NASPE/AAHPERD) It’s Not Gym Anymore (McCracken) WEEKS 7-18: Fitness Activities Standards 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 4.1 4.2 Skills and Concepts Suggested Equipment Mid Year PFT Assessment – Optional  fitnessgram equipment  Assess health-related fitness using the (Pacer CD for push-ups Fitnessgram tools (can be and curl-ups cadence, sit supplemented with additional and reach box/board, research-based assessments) Compare rulers, mat with lines for scores to Healthy Fitness Zone curl-ups, scale and tape  Introduce and review the healthmeasure for height) Santa Ana Unified District Course of Study 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 th   Middle School Course Description for Grade Co-Ed Physical Education (PE) related fitness components (muscle strength, muscle endurance, aerobic capacity, flexibility, and body composition) Introduce and review health-related fitness vocabulary (see Glossary) Set goals for improvement for each of the five fitness components     1.3  Sport • • • • • • Skills (suggested) Basketball Soccer Ultimate Frisbee Mature technique of hand dribbling Emphasis should be on developing dribbling skills Skills and skill combinations through modified games and lead up activities CD/cassette player charts of fitness exercises (check PE catalogs) heart rate monitors mats, medicine balls, aerobic steps, hand-held weights, jump ropes, elastic exercise bands or Dynabands additional fitness exercise equipment Flag Football Skills and Concepts Applied to Flag Football Games Standards 1.3 1.4 2.1 2.3 2.4 2.5    Skills and Concepts Mature technique of throwing, catching, kicking/punting Offensive/Defensive strategies using small sided, modified games Emphasis should be on developing skills and skill combinations through modified games and lead-up activities     Suggested Equipment footballs flags cones pinnies Soccer Skills and Concepts Applied to Soccer Games Standards 1.3 1.4 2.1 2.2 2.3   Skills and Concepts Mature technique of foot dribbling, trapping, passing, punting, lifts, overhead throws Offensive/Defensive strategies using small sided, modified games    Suggested Equipment soccer balls cones pinnies Santa Ana Unified District Course of Study 2.4 2.5 th  Middle School Course Description for Grade Co-Ed Physical Education (PE) Emphasis should be on developing skills and skill combinations through modified games and lead-up activities Basketball Skills and Concepts Applied to Basketball Games Standards 1.3 1.4 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6     Skills and Concepts Mature technique of hand dribbling, passing, shooting, rebounding Offensive/Defensive strategies using small sided, modified games Emphasis should be on developing skills and skill combinations through modified games and lead-up activities Vocabulary for basketball (balance, biomechanics, rebound principles, strategies, tactics) Suggested Equipment  basketballs  pinnies  cones Volleyball Skills and Concepts Applied to Volleyball Games Standards 1.3 1.4 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6    Skills and Concepts Mature technique of passing, setting, serving Rotation of players Emphasis should be on developing volleying skills through lead-up and modified volleyball activities Suggested Equipment  Variety of volleyballs (regular and trainer)  cones Suggested Resources Teaching Middle School Physical Education (Mohnsen) It’s Not Gym Anymore (McCracken) Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children (Pangrazi) Dynamic Physical Education for Secondary School Children (Pangrazi) The Art of Handling the Rock (Slade) Santa Ana Unified District Course of Study th Middle School Course Description for Grade Co-Ed Physical Education (PE) WEEKS 19-34: Fitness Testing Standards 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8     Skills and Concepts Suggested Equipment Assess health-related fitness using the  fitnessgram equipment Fitnessgram tools (can be (Pacer CD for push-ups supplemented with additional and curl-ups cadence, sit research-based assessments) Compare and reach box/board, scores to Healthy Fitness Zone rulers, mat with lines for Review the health-related fitness curl-ups, scale and tape measure for height) components (muscle strength, muscle endurance, aerobic capacity, flexibility,  CD/cassette player- iPod and body composition)  HFZ Charts Review health-related fitness vocabulary (see Glossary) Assess progress towards personal physical fitness goals Track and Field Skill Development Standards 1.3 1.4 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5       Skills and Concepts Demonstrate body management, locomotor skills, and object manipulation skills for successful participation in track and field Perform starts, sprints (starting blocks) Middle distance relays and baton passing skills Long jump skills Shot put skills If safe equipment and area for safe participation available: modified hammer throw, javelin and discuss Suggested Equipment  starting blocks  low hurdles  batons  stopwatches  tape measure  rubber shot puts or softballs markers for safety areas  tetherball with rope tied in a circle, PVC or poles Santa Ana Unified District Course of Study th  Middle School Course Description for Grade Co-Ed Physical Education (PE) activities taught with safety modified equipment Practice and training for the variety of track and field events and safety precautions and practices for each activity Square Dance Standards 1.1 1.2 1.4 2.1 2.2            Skills and Concepts Square dance steps, moves and combinations in traditional and contemporary square dances Square identification Circle left, circle right Swing and Couple Promenade Do-Sa-Do Allemande Left Right and Left Grand Forearm Turns Stars- Right and Left-hand Bend the Line Pass thru and Around One to a Line Suggested Equipment  appropriate sound system Team Handball Standards 1.3 1.4 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6     Skills and Concepts Mature technique of hand dribbling, passing, shooting Offensive/Defensive strategies using small sided, modified games Emphasis should be on developing skills and skill combinations through modified games and lead-up activities Vocabulary for team handball    team handballs pinnies cones/goal nets Softball Skills and Concepts Applied to Softball Games Standards 1.3 1.4 2.1 2.2 2.4 2.5     Skills and Concepts Mature technique of catching: thrown ball, ground ball, fly balls Batting, base running, batting order Offensive and defensive strategy Position play       Suggested Equipment softballs bases bats face masks batting T’s gloves Santa Ana Unified District Course of Study th Middle School Course Description for Grade Co-Ed Physical Education (PE) Floor Hockey/Field Hockey Standards 1.3 1.4 2.1 2.5      Skills and Concepts Striking, passing, shooting skills applied to floor hockey Emphasis should be on the application of striking skills through participation in modified games Safety concepts Review grip, ready position, swing, follow through Offensive and Defensive strategy Suggested Equipment plastic hockey sticks and pucks  face masks  wiffle-balls  goals and nets  Tumbling/Gymnastics Standards 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4      Skills and Concepts Basic tumbling moves Spotting and safety Pyramids (with appropriate safety instruction, no higher than two levels) Floor exercises Combine basic tumbling moves into a routine    Suggested Equipment mats tumbling blocks / wedges charts      Suggested Equipment flying discs cones bases flags pinnies Flying Disc Skills Applied in Flying Disc Games Standards 1.3 1.4 2.1 2.2   Skills and Concepts Mature technique for throwing and catching applied during flying disc activities Throw to a stationary target, a moving target, for accuracy, for distance, and in a game-type situation Suggested Resources Fitnesssgram/Activitygram Test Administration Manual with DVD of all fitness tests Fitnessgram Software Physical Education for Lifelong Fitness: The Physical Best Teachers Guide (AAHPERD) PE-4-Me, Teaching Lifelong Health and Fitness (Summerford) Physical Best Activity Guide Secondary Level (AAHPERD) Track & Field Omnibook (Doherty) (Suggested resources continued) The Fundamentals of Square Dancing (Ruff) Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children (Pangrazi) Dynamic Physical Education for Secondary School Children (Pangrazi) Teaching Middle School Physical Education (Mohnsen) It’s Not Gym Anymore (McCracken) Santa Ana Unified District Course of Study th Middle School Course Description for Grade Co-Ed Physical Education (PE) Olympic Competition Standards Skills and Concepts Suggested Equipment 5.1 Students demonstrate their knowledge 5.2 of concepts, principles, and strategies 5.4 that apply to their team competitions 5.5 5.6 5.7 Suggested Resources Contact participating schools for organizational tips: Willard, Mendez, and Sierra Weeks 35-36: Review and Closure Standards Skills and Concepts All  Review and reflection of skills and concepts learned  Locker room shut down Suggested Resources Student portfolios, assessments, journals, logs Suggested Equipment ... outline for content and time allotment Page of 12 Santa Ana Unified District Course of Study th 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