Fit for Life
9th Grade Physical Education
What is this class?
n Its
a Physical Education Elective.
n Its
an activity class.
n It
is not a sports class.
n The
focus of this class is health-related fitness.
We will be learning about and implementing it’s components.
General Weekly Format
n 2
Days = Aerobic Activity
n 2
Days = Strength Training
n 1
Day = ?
Possibilities:
Lecture, Internet
Research, Another
Aerobic or Strength
Day,
Game Day.
Topics We Will Cover
n Fitness
Components:
u Aerobic
Endurance
u Muscular
Strength
u Muscular
Endurance
u Flexibility
n Nutrition
n Fitness
Testing & Assessment
n Goal
Setting
More Topics
n Fitness
Programming
n Anatomy
n Heart
Rate & Heart Rate Monitors
n And
other things that come up along the way!
Grading
n 60%
= Activity Points
u 4 Points per
day:
« 2 Points: Participation
« 1 Point: Proper Dress
« 1 Point: Squad Point
n 40%
= Tests & Assignments
u Fitness
Plan
u Fitness Log
u Tests/Exams/Quizzes
u Paper &
Other Assignments
* Late assignments will be docked 10% for every day that they are
turned in late.
Required Clothing
n For
inside activity:
u Athletic
shoes – no cleats, boots, flats, or dress shoes.
u Shorts,
sweats, or wind pants – no jeans or khakis.
u T-shirt or
sweatshirt.
Required Clothing
n Outside
Clothing: We will be going outside on a
regular basis. Proper outdoor clothing
is a must for winter activity, including:
u Warm Coat
u Hat
u Gloves or
mittens
u Boots
u An extra
layer (like wind-pants) is also recommended.
Other Things Required
n You
will need to bring a 3-ring binder that you can keep in the fitness
center.
n We
will be using them for the fitness logs, assignments, and a way to keep
handouts organized.
Dress Policy
n The
following policies will be in effect this year for not being properly dressed
for class:
u 1st
miss = free
u 2nd
miss = SLC for that class period
u 3rd
miss = SLC & 2 hrs detention
u 4th
miss = SLC, 2 hrs detention & Saturday School
Questions?
* If you have any questions, feel free to
ask Mr. Meier at any time!