BELLE VERNON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

GENERAL SYLLABUS OUTLINE

**This syllabus is subject to change**

Course Name:

Physical Education

Grade:

8

1.)

Course Description:

Physical education, an area of education that deals with the body in motion, contributes to the complete

education of the individual.  The effective physical education program develops within the child a deep

respect for the human body and its ability to work, rest, play, create, relax, think, and do.  Through an

active physical education program the student will come to value physical activity as a lifestyle choice

which they can continue throughout their lives.

2.)

Learning Standards:

10.4

Physical Activity

10.5

Concepts, Principles, and Strategies of Movement

3.)

Student Objectives:

10.4.9     Physical Activity

v

Analyze and engage in physical activities that are developmentally/individually appropriate

and support achievement of personal fitness and activity goals.

v

Analyze the effects of regular participation in moderate to vigorous physical activities in

relation to adolescent health improvement.

v

Analyze factors that effect the responses of body systems during moderate to vigorous

physical activities.

v

Analyze factors that affect physical activity preferences of adolescents.

v

Analyze factors that impact on the relationship between regular participation in physical

activity and motor skill improvement.

v

Analyze the effects of positive and negative interactions of adolescent group members

in physical activities.

10.5.9     Concepts, Principles, and Strategies of Movement

v

Describe and apply the components of skill-related fitness to movement performance.

v

Describe and apply concepts of motor skill development that impact the quality of

increasingly complex movement.

v

Identify and apply practice strategies for skill improvement.

v

Identify and describe the principles of training using appropriate vocabulary.

v

Analyze and apply scientific and biomechanical principles to complex movements.

v

Describe and apply games strategies to complex games and physical activities.

4.)

Course Text:

v  No specific text used

5.)

Major Units or Themes:  (Include the following)

v     Basic Movement Skills and Concepts (Run, Walk, Skip, Hop, Bend, Twist, Stretch, Throw,

Catch, and Kick)

v     Low Organizational Games (Relay, Dodgeball, and Line Kickball)

v     Motor Skill Development (Basketball, Volleyball, and Kickball)

v     Matball Competition (Throw, Catch, Kick)

v     Volleyball Games (Combination Movements, Agility)

v     Soccer (Balance, Speed)

v     Floor Hockey (Coordination, Reaction Time)

v     Handball (Motor Skills, Power)

v     Whiffleball (Open-Closed Skills)

v     Touch Football, German Batball, Batball, and Squareball (Complex Movements, Movement

Skills, and Concepts)

v     Basketball Activities (Coordination)

v     Softball (Batting, Catching, and Throwing)

v     President's Physical Fitness Program

6.)

Teaching Methods:

v     Verbal Instruction

v     Reinforcement of All Rules Discussed With Students

v     Effective Classroom Organization and Management

v     Explanation of Rules for Each Activity

v     Demonstration

v     Students are Taught Skills by Using Skills in Game Situations

v     Instructional Videos

7.)

Assessment:

v     Students Dressed Appropriately

v     Students Taking Active Part in Each Class Activity

v     Students Are Responsible for Their Own Behaviors (Proper Conduct)

v     Student Maintain Positive Attitude

v     Students Give Best Effort in All Activities