Physical Education 9

Course name and abbreviation

Physical Education/Health 9

Grade Level:

Grade 9

Summary of course content and activities:

Students will spend time learning about and doing activities from each of 5 areas:  individual activities, alternative environments, games, gymnastics, and dance. Students will also learn about being healthy, emothions, growth, senses, brain, hair, skin, nails, bones & muscles, your body & food, hear lungs, safety, smoking & drugs (why not to)

Who should be taking this course? For whom is this course designed and intended?

This course is designed for students wishing to complete PE and health for grade 9.

Philosophy statement for and/or behind teaching this course:

Since we can consider our bodies and relationships gifts from God, it is important to take care of them.  Education and practice provide the tools necessary to care of these gifts well.

Major course goals

Students will acquire skills through a variety of developmentally appropriate movement activities; in an alternative environment; i.e. aquatics and outdoor pursuits; and dance, games, types of gymnastics and individual activities.  Students will understand , experience, and appreciate the health benefits that result from physical activity.  Students will interact positively with others.  Students will assume responsibility to lead an active way of life.

Pre-requisite(s):  

N/A

Number of credits that this course is worth

N/A.

Materials and resources provided by NSA, purchased by student, and/or recommended:

Provided by NSA:    There is no text for this course.  Your only materials will be the teacher-prepared lessons.

Purchased by student: Bible

Recommended but not required: N/A

Forecasted amount of time required to complete each

Students need to spend about 1 hour per week on the lesson and 2 hours on activity each week.

Description of student evaluations, quizzes, and tests:

The final mark at the end of the year is going be based on the following:

1. Your marks for your assignments  40%
2. Your completed Phys. Ed. log       60%

Additional activities:

Criteria for teacher approval of and willingness to grant assignment/test extensions to students beyond the automatic extension period:

To receive an assignment and/or test extension beyond the automatic extension period, the student must have already maintained regular contact and correspondence with the teacher during the previous weeks of the school year. Along with this, the student must have a valid reason (sickness, major computer problems, etc.) for the extension that has been confirmed by the key parent. The teacher will make the decision for an extension after consulting with the key parent.

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