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Grade 7 Syllabus
Grade 7 – Beginning Team Sports Activities
Welcome to Early Light Academy and 7th grade PE! In this year of PE you will be covering Beginning Team Sports Activities. This is an entry-level course emphasizing beginner skills in a broad spectrum of activities in order to develop a foundation for future physical education classes. The course content is developmentally appropriate for seventh grade students who, in most instances, will be experiencing a formal physical education class for the first time.
At grade 7 students are still mastering basic manipulative skills such as throwing, catching,striking, and kicking, and are ready to engage in lead-up games and drills that provide a stepwise progression toward participation in regulation or advanced play. The process of movement skill acquisition is ongoing through mastery of basic manipulative skills as students explore a variety of team sports, movement and rhythmic activities. Students apply skills in modified games and may be introduced to regulation rules and game play. Teams are kept small, allowing maximum participation and involvement by all students.
Students in Beginning Team Sports Activities are introduced to the elements of physical fitness and are responsible for learning the basic vocabulary. Pre and post fitness tests are appropriate, with results being used to provide personal information, individualize instruction, and indicate student improvement. In addition to physical skills, instruction includes cognitive and social development. Students value fair play and social interaction and learn to celebrate individual differences in activity settings.
7th Grade PE Curriculum is based off Core Curriculum developed by Utah State Board of Education and can be found at www.schools.utah.gov
What You Need for Class:
Required dress for 7th grade physical education is as follows:
- Gray T Shirt (small logo on front is acceptable)
- Navy blue athletic shorts
- Athletic Sneakers (No open toes, crocs, heals or heelys)
- Journal, Planner and Writing Implement
*** For cold weather students can wear sweats and long sleeve gear. However their "cold gear" must follow dress code procedures of gray and blue***
Each student is required to bring a “Fitness Test Journal” which is a close covered journal composition book. Below is a link to the Mead Black Marble Journal that can be picked up at Wal-Mart, Staples, Office Dept or any office supply store.
Mead Black Marble Journal
How The Grading Works
Grading Procedures for 7th Grade PE
- Grade Total 100%
- Tests/Homework 25% (7th )
- Dress 25%
- In class Attitude 25%
- Fitness Test Journal 25% (7th)
The following rubric will be used to grade the students in PE:
A = 100 – 94 %
A- = 93 – 90 %
B+ = 89 – 87 %
B = 86 – 84 %
B- = 83 – 80 %
C+ = 79 – 70 %
C = 76 – 74 %
C- = 73 - 70 %
D+ = 69 – 67 %
D = 66 – 64 %
D- = 63 – 60 %
F = 59 % and below.
Dress – 25% of Grade, will be graded each day student is in class
The numbered grade will be subject to the amount of days the students wear the required clothing divided by how many 9th grade PE days the student participates in. Please use the following as an example:
In 20 days of PE student X wears their PE clothes 18 times. 18 divided by 20 is 90%, so their grade will be an A-.
If a student has an excused absence their grade will not be effected. Each grade will be updated weekly in an effort to keep track of grades accordingly.Students will get partial credit for partial uniform. The rubric is as follows:
Full Credit (100%) = Student will receive full daily credit if he/she follows the required dress code for PE
Half Credit (50%) = Student will receive half credit if he/she wears the appropriate clothing but does not wear the correct color (Ex – Student wears t-shirt to class but the t-shirt is black rather than the required gray)
Third Credit (33%) = Student will receive one third credit if he/she does not bring appropriate clothing but chooses to wear their day clothes as an alternative.
No Credit (0) = Student refuses to dress or participate in PE
In class attitude – 25 % of Grade, will be graded each day in class
Students will receive a daily in class attitude grade, this will in include 4 distinct categories: Effort, Participation, Respect of Equipment and Sportsmanship.
A+ - A- (100% - 90%) = Student will do the following to receive an A+ to A-
- Full effort and participation in each activity
- Follows directions and rules to the best to the students ability
- Respects equipment within the proper context of the activity (Ex – Student is asked to shoot an overhead jump shot. They practice the shot they way it was taught and when finished, they put the equipment away properly)
- Shows sportsmanship towards others (Ex – Compliments and encourages peers throughout the class)
B+ - B- (89% - 80%) = Student will do the following to receive a B+ to B-
- Full effort and participation in each activity
- Follows directions and rules but needs multiple reminders in order to finish the activity correctly (Ex – Student talks to others during the explanation, intentionally breaks rules during activity)
- Misuse of equipment and or doesn’t put equipment away (Ex- Student throws soccer ball at peer, leaves floor hockey stick on ground and doesn’t put it away as asked)
- Shows sportsman ship towards friends but not towards others (Ex- Gets upset if they are paired with someone they do not want to work with)
C+ - C- (79% - 70%) = Student will do the following to receive a C+ to C-
- Lack of effort while participating (Ex – Student walks intentionally when they are asked to run)
- Lack of respect to equipment where harm to self or others is the result (Ex – Student kicks a basketball or spikes a Frisbee towards another student)
- No sportsmanship towards peers and or verbal put downs towards others.
- Following directions 50% of the time.
D+ - D- (69% - 60%) = Students will do the following to receive a D+ to D-
- Lack of effort while participating (Ex – Student walks intentionally when they are asked to run)
- Lack of respect to equipment where harm to self or others is the result (Ex – Student kicks a basketball or spikes a Frisbee towards another student)
- Lack of sportsmanship towards peers and or verbal put downs towards others.
- Intentionally not following directions
F (0) = Students will do the following to receive an F
-Refusal to participate or not partaking in activities
Tests, Homework and Projects - 25% of Grade
Students will be asked to complete numerous tests, homework and projects throughout the year. The grading of these projects follows the ELA Procedures and Policies and will be marked using the following standards:
A = 100 – 94 %
A- = 93 – 90 %
B+ = 89 – 87 %
B = 86 – 84 %
B- = 83 – 80 %
C+ = 79 – 70 %
C = 76 – 74 %
C- = 73 - 70 %
D+ = 69 – 67 %
D = 66 – 64 %
D- = 63 – 60 %
F = 59 % and below.
Students will be given ample time to complete each task and will not be asked to complete anything outside of the Core Curriculum.
Fitness Test Journal for 7th Grade Students - 25% of Physical Education Grade
Throughout the first semester of the school year students will be participating in a weekly fitness test called the combine. The combine will have the students teach and recreate fitness tests used by the NFL, NBA, MLS, US ARMY and numerous other professional organizations. Each student will record their results and keep track of their progression in their Fitness Test Journal. The journal will also be used to document their Martial Arts experience when East West MMA teaches martial arts to the students. Although students will not use their journal every day they will be asked to bring their journal and planner to class. Failure to do so will have an impact on their grade (see dress code above).
Grading is as follows:
A+ - A- (100% - 90%) = Student will do the following to receive an A+ to A-
- Student accurately draws/ describes fitness test
- Records all personal scores/ trials correctly
- Reflects on test with descriptive paragraph (3 sentences)
- Is not missing tests in journal (excused absences are not counted against)
B+ - B- (89% - 80%) = Student will do the following to receive a B+ to B-
- Student accurately draws/ describes fitness test
- Records all personal scores/ trials correctly
- Reflection less than 3 sentences
- Is missing tests in journal (excused absences are not counted against)
C + - C- (79% - 70%) = Student will do the following to receive a C+ to C-
- Student does not describe the fitness test
- Records 50% of all personal scores/ trials
- Is missing 50% of tests in journal (excused absences are not counted against)
- 1 sentence reflection/ no reflection recorded
D+ - D- (69% - 60%) = Students will do the following to receive a D+ to D-
- Student does not describe the fitness test
- Does not record all personal scores/ trials
- Is missing more than 50% of tests in journal (excused absences are not counted against)
- No reflection recorded
F (0) = Student will do the following to receive an F
- The student is missing more that half of the tests (excused absences are not counted against)
If you have any questions feel free to email me,
Mr. Lansing
Welcome to Early Light Academy and 7th grade PE! In this year of PE you will be covering Beginning Team Sports Activities. This is an entry-level course emphasizing beginner skills in a broad spectrum of activities in order to develop a foundation for future physical education classes. The course content is developmentally appropriate for seventh grade students who, in most instances, will be experiencing a formal physical education class for the first time.
At grade 7 students are still mastering basic manipulative skills such as throwing, catching,striking, and kicking, and are ready to engage in lead-up games and drills that provide a stepwise progression toward participation in regulation or advanced play. The process of movement skill acquisition is ongoing through mastery of basic manipulative skills as students explore a variety of team sports, movement and rhythmic activities. Students apply skills in modified games and may be introduced to regulation rules and game play. Teams are kept small, allowing maximum participation and involvement by all students.
Students in Beginning Team Sports Activities are introduced to the elements of physical fitness and are responsible for learning the basic vocabulary. Pre and post fitness tests are appropriate, with results being used to provide personal information, individualize instruction, and indicate student improvement. In addition to physical skills, instruction includes cognitive and social development. Students value fair play and social interaction and learn to celebrate individual differences in activity settings.
7th Grade PE Curriculum is based off Core Curriculum developed by Utah State Board of Education and can be found at www.schools.utah.gov
What You Need for Class:
Required dress for 7th grade physical education is as follows:
- Gray T Shirt (small logo on front is acceptable)
- Navy blue athletic shorts
- Athletic Sneakers (No open toes, crocs, heals or heelys)
- Journal, Planner and Writing Implement
*** For cold weather students can wear sweats and long sleeve gear. However their "cold gear" must follow dress code procedures of gray and blue***
Each student is required to bring a “Fitness Test Journal” which is a close covered journal composition book. Below is a link to the Mead Black Marble Journal that can be picked up at Wal-Mart, Staples, Office Dept or any office supply store.
Mead Black Marble Journal
How The Grading Works
Grading Procedures for 7th Grade PE
- Grade Total 100%
- Tests/Homework 25% (7th )
- Dress 25%
- In class Attitude 25%
- Fitness Test Journal 25% (7th)
The following rubric will be used to grade the students in PE:
A = 100 – 94 %
A- = 93 – 90 %
B+ = 89 – 87 %
B = 86 – 84 %
B- = 83 – 80 %
C+ = 79 – 70 %
C = 76 – 74 %
C- = 73 - 70 %
D+ = 69 – 67 %
D = 66 – 64 %
D- = 63 – 60 %
F = 59 % and below.
Dress – 25% of Grade, will be graded each day student is in class
The numbered grade will be subject to the amount of days the students wear the required clothing divided by how many 9th grade PE days the student participates in. Please use the following as an example:
In 20 days of PE student X wears their PE clothes 18 times. 18 divided by 20 is 90%, so their grade will be an A-.
If a student has an excused absence their grade will not be effected. Each grade will be updated weekly in an effort to keep track of grades accordingly.Students will get partial credit for partial uniform. The rubric is as follows:
Full Credit (100%) = Student will receive full daily credit if he/she follows the required dress code for PE
Half Credit (50%) = Student will receive half credit if he/she wears the appropriate clothing but does not wear the correct color (Ex – Student wears t-shirt to class but the t-shirt is black rather than the required gray)
Third Credit (33%) = Student will receive one third credit if he/she does not bring appropriate clothing but chooses to wear their day clothes as an alternative.
No Credit (0) = Student refuses to dress or participate in PE
In class attitude – 25 % of Grade, will be graded each day in class
Students will receive a daily in class attitude grade, this will in include 4 distinct categories: Effort, Participation, Respect of Equipment and Sportsmanship.
A+ - A- (100% - 90%) = Student will do the following to receive an A+ to A-
- Full effort and participation in each activity
- Follows directions and rules to the best to the students ability
- Respects equipment within the proper context of the activity (Ex – Student is asked to shoot an overhead jump shot. They practice the shot they way it was taught and when finished, they put the equipment away properly)
- Shows sportsmanship towards others (Ex – Compliments and encourages peers throughout the class)
B+ - B- (89% - 80%) = Student will do the following to receive a B+ to B-
- Full effort and participation in each activity
- Follows directions and rules but needs multiple reminders in order to finish the activity correctly (Ex – Student talks to others during the explanation, intentionally breaks rules during activity)
- Misuse of equipment and or doesn’t put equipment away (Ex- Student throws soccer ball at peer, leaves floor hockey stick on ground and doesn’t put it away as asked)
- Shows sportsman ship towards friends but not towards others (Ex- Gets upset if they are paired with someone they do not want to work with)
C+ - C- (79% - 70%) = Student will do the following to receive a C+ to C-
- Lack of effort while participating (Ex – Student walks intentionally when they are asked to run)
- Lack of respect to equipment where harm to self or others is the result (Ex – Student kicks a basketball or spikes a Frisbee towards another student)
- No sportsmanship towards peers and or verbal put downs towards others.
- Following directions 50% of the time.
D+ - D- (69% - 60%) = Students will do the following to receive a D+ to D-
- Lack of effort while participating (Ex – Student walks intentionally when they are asked to run)
- Lack of respect to equipment where harm to self or others is the result (Ex – Student kicks a basketball or spikes a Frisbee towards another student)
- Lack of sportsmanship towards peers and or verbal put downs towards others.
- Intentionally not following directions
F (0) = Students will do the following to receive an F
-Refusal to participate or not partaking in activities
Tests, Homework and Projects - 25% of Grade
Students will be asked to complete numerous tests, homework and projects throughout the year. The grading of these projects follows the ELA Procedures and Policies and will be marked using the following standards:
A = 100 – 94 %
A- = 93 – 90 %
B+ = 89 – 87 %
B = 86 – 84 %
B- = 83 – 80 %
C+ = 79 – 70 %
C = 76 – 74 %
C- = 73 - 70 %
D+ = 69 – 67 %
D = 66 – 64 %
D- = 63 – 60 %
F = 59 % and below.
Students will be given ample time to complete each task and will not be asked to complete anything outside of the Core Curriculum.
Fitness Test Journal for 7th Grade Students - 25% of Physical Education Grade
Throughout the first semester of the school year students will be participating in a weekly fitness test called the combine. The combine will have the students teach and recreate fitness tests used by the NFL, NBA, MLS, US ARMY and numerous other professional organizations. Each student will record their results and keep track of their progression in their Fitness Test Journal. The journal will also be used to document their Martial Arts experience when East West MMA teaches martial arts to the students. Although students will not use their journal every day they will be asked to bring their journal and planner to class. Failure to do so will have an impact on their grade (see dress code above).
Grading is as follows:
A+ - A- (100% - 90%) = Student will do the following to receive an A+ to A-
- Student accurately draws/ describes fitness test
- Records all personal scores/ trials correctly
- Reflects on test with descriptive paragraph (3 sentences)
- Is not missing tests in journal (excused absences are not counted against)
B+ - B- (89% - 80%) = Student will do the following to receive a B+ to B-
- Student accurately draws/ describes fitness test
- Records all personal scores/ trials correctly
- Reflection less than 3 sentences
- Is missing tests in journal (excused absences are not counted against)
C + - C- (79% - 70%) = Student will do the following to receive a C+ to C-
- Student does not describe the fitness test
- Records 50% of all personal scores/ trials
- Is missing 50% of tests in journal (excused absences are not counted against)
- 1 sentence reflection/ no reflection recorded
D+ - D- (69% - 60%) = Students will do the following to receive a D+ to D-
- Student does not describe the fitness test
- Does not record all personal scores/ trials
- Is missing more than 50% of tests in journal (excused absences are not counted against)
- No reflection recorded
F (0) = Student will do the following to receive an F
- The student is missing more that half of the tests (excused absences are not counted against)
If you have any questions feel free to email me,
Mr. Lansing
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