Physical Education Course Outline
Gr. 7 & 8
OBJECTIVES:
The primary goal of our Physical Education program is to help students develop positive attitudes toward lifelong participation in physical activity. This is achieved by offering instruction in a wide range of physical activities in a variety of environments. In doing so will improve student’s competence, confidence and motivation to engage in physical activities for life. In this way, students come to experience, value and appreciate how movement and sport are beneficial to the healthy development of the whole person.
There are four General Outcomes in the Physical Education curriculum; A-Activity, B- Benefits Health, C- Cooperation and D- Do It Daily for Life! Physical Education will include formative and summative assessment throughout the school year. Students will be assessed based on Learning Roadmap Rubrics, checklists and observational data.
SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES:
ACTIVITY: Students will acquire skills through a variety of developmentally appropriate
movement activities.
In General Outcome A (Activity) there are 8 outcomes we will focus on this year. These can be found in the Physical Education Program of Studies. These outcomes require the establishment of a definite end product and lend themselves well to summative evaluation in a variety of pursuits. The remainder of the A outcomes will be evaluated formatively throughout the school year.
Student friendly outcomes:
BENEFITS HEALTH: Students will understand, experience and appreciate the health benefits that result from physical activity.
In general outcome B (Benefits Health) we will focus on 2 specific outcomes. Students ultimately need to understand the idea that leading a healthy lifestyle will benefit them in numerous ways. Other outcomes will be discussed in Health but formally assessed within a Physical Educational setting.
COOPERATION: Students will interact positively with others.
In general outcome C (Communication) we will focus on 4 specific outcomes (communication, fair play, leadership and teamwork). If students work hard to achieve general outcome C we will often see other parts of the curriculum improve as well.
DOING IT DAILY: Students will assume responsibility to lead an active way of life.
General outcome D (Doing it Daily for Life) is what physical educators strive for. The outcome D-1 deals with the participation of an individual in and out of class in terms of a commitment to an active lifestyle. Demonstrating this in class is simple in terms of fully participating each day. Demonstrating this outcome outside of class will be assessed through a simple assignment that asks students to track the activities they participate in outside of a physical education setting. Outcomes D-2, D-6, D-7, D-8 and D-9 are all supporting outcomes that allow students to focus on how they will lead an active lifestyle and will be assessed formatively. Outcomes D-3, D-4 and D-5 are all safety related outcomes that will be touched on with each unit in terms of sport-specific safety issues in a formative evaluation.
EXPECTATIONS:
1. To change into suitable Physical Education attire each and every class (e.g. T-shirt, shorts, socks, sweat shirts/pants and non-marking running shoes).
2. To be on time for class and changing within 2-3 minutes.
3. To strive to do your best, by working hard every class.
4. To show respect for yourself, others and the equipment.
5. To have a positive attitude and share this attitude with your peers.
*Outside Activities:
-Students will not be taken outdoors if weather is deemed inappropriate by the P.E. instructor in accordance with Elk Island Catholic School Policy.
-All outdoor activities require appropriate clothing and footwear.
-Students will be told if they will require special attire to participate in activities (e.g. snow pants, swimming suit etc.).
BEHAVIORAny student who is disrespectful to staff, students, or property, or endangers the safety of any other individual or oneself will be immediately removed from the activity to honor the integrity and safety of others.
The Assessment Procedure:
The Elk Island Catholic Schools Assessment Administrative Procedure states that “The primary purpose of assessment is to improve student learning, inform instructional decisions and promote student engagement.”
The assessment policy is comprised of two types of assessment: formative assessment (practice) and summative assessment (grades). Formative assessment can be thought of as practice for summative assessment.
Assessment for Learning
Formative Assessment
Assessment of Learning
Summative Assessment
Assessment experiences that result in an ongoing exchange of information between student and teachers about student progress toward clearly specified learner outcomes.
Assessment experiences designed to collect information about learning to make judgments about student performance and achievement at the end of a period of instruction to be shared with those outside classrooms.
Purpose of Formative Assessment:
Purpose of Summative Assessment:
* Levels of achievement indicates a student’s demonstration of attitudes, skills and knowledge relative to Grade level outcomes as indicated in the Alberta Program of Studies at that time of the report card.
Year at a Glance
MONTH ACTIVITY
September Ultimate Frisbee & Rugby
October Volleyball, Spikeball & Bowling
November Omnikin Ball game & Yoga
December Educational Gymnastics & Dance
January Basketball & Handball
February Tchoukball, Reball & Wrestling
March Badminton, Pickle ball, Table tennis
April Soccer (indoor/outdoor) & Track and Field
May Track and Field Training & Lacrosse
June Softball and Flag Football
*Note: Alternative environments and individual activities will occur throughout the year (e.g. snowshoeing, skating, skiing, tobogganing, swimming, orienteering, hiking, cross country running and fitness training).
**Note: These are tentative activities. Gym availability, field availability and weather may require we make some adjustments. Students should always be prepared to go outside.
The primary goal of our Physical Education program is to help students develop positive attitudes toward lifelong participation in physical activity. This is achieved by offering instruction in a wide range of physical activities in a variety of environments. In doing so will improve student’s competence, confidence and motivation to engage in physical activities for life. In this way, students come to experience, value and appreciate how movement and sport are beneficial to the healthy development of the whole person.
There are four General Outcomes in the Physical Education curriculum; A-Activity, B- Benefits Health, C- Cooperation and D- Do It Daily for Life! Physical Education will include formative and summative assessment throughout the school year. Students will be assessed based on Learning Roadmap Rubrics, checklists and observational data.
SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES:
ACTIVITY: Students will acquire skills through a variety of developmentally appropriate
movement activities.
In General Outcome A (Activity) there are 8 outcomes we will focus on this year. These can be found in the Physical Education Program of Studies. These outcomes require the establishment of a definite end product and lend themselves well to summative evaluation in a variety of pursuits. The remainder of the A outcomes will be evaluated formatively throughout the school year.
Student friendly outcomes:
- A-2 Locomotive- Move! Get open! Avoid the defense!
- A-4 Non-locomotive- Twisting, turning, bending, stretching, curling, balancing & landing
- A-5 Manipulatives- Receive, retain and send an object at different speeds and accuracy.
- A-7 I can move on land, snow/ice, water and air!
- A-9 Practice! Perform! Dance for Life!
- A-10 Practicing my Skills!
- A -12 Move! Jump! Balance! Rotate! Land!
- A-13 Show my skills in individual activities.
BENEFITS HEALTH: Students will understand, experience and appreciate the health benefits that result from physical activity.
In general outcome B (Benefits Health) we will focus on 2 specific outcomes. Students ultimately need to understand the idea that leading a healthy lifestyle will benefit them in numerous ways. Other outcomes will be discussed in Health but formally assessed within a Physical Educational setting.
- B-2 Take action! Get fit!
- B-8 Physical activity helps to manage stress and become more relaxed.
COOPERATION: Students will interact positively with others.
In general outcome C (Communication) we will focus on 4 specific outcomes (communication, fair play, leadership and teamwork). If students work hard to achieve general outcome C we will often see other parts of the curriculum improve as well.
- C-1 Regulate Emotions-Win without boasting; Lose without blaming.
- C-3 Play fair! Be a good sport!
- C-4 Shine! Be a positive leader.
- C-6 Include me, support my efforts, allow me to succeed!
DOING IT DAILY: Students will assume responsibility to lead an active way of life.
General outcome D (Doing it Daily for Life) is what physical educators strive for. The outcome D-1 deals with the participation of an individual in and out of class in terms of a commitment to an active lifestyle. Demonstrating this in class is simple in terms of fully participating each day. Demonstrating this outcome outside of class will be assessed through a simple assignment that asks students to track the activities they participate in outside of a physical education setting. Outcomes D-2, D-6, D-7, D-8 and D-9 are all supporting outcomes that allow students to focus on how they will lead an active lifestyle and will be assessed formatively. Outcomes D-3, D-4 and D-5 are all safety related outcomes that will be touched on with each unit in terms of sport-specific safety issues in a formative evaluation.
- D-1 I found activities I love to be active for life!
EXPECTATIONS:
1. To change into suitable Physical Education attire each and every class (e.g. T-shirt, shorts, socks, sweat shirts/pants and non-marking running shoes).
2. To be on time for class and changing within 2-3 minutes.
3. To strive to do your best, by working hard every class.
4. To show respect for yourself, others and the equipment.
5. To have a positive attitude and share this attitude with your peers.
*Outside Activities:
-Students will not be taken outdoors if weather is deemed inappropriate by the P.E. instructor in accordance with Elk Island Catholic School Policy.
-All outdoor activities require appropriate clothing and footwear.
-Students will be told if they will require special attire to participate in activities (e.g. snow pants, swimming suit etc.).
BEHAVIORAny student who is disrespectful to staff, students, or property, or endangers the safety of any other individual or oneself will be immediately removed from the activity to honor the integrity and safety of others.
The Assessment Procedure:
The Elk Island Catholic Schools Assessment Administrative Procedure states that “The primary purpose of assessment is to improve student learning, inform instructional decisions and promote student engagement.”
The assessment policy is comprised of two types of assessment: formative assessment (practice) and summative assessment (grades). Formative assessment can be thought of as practice for summative assessment.
Assessment for Learning
Formative Assessment
Assessment of Learning
Summative Assessment
Assessment experiences that result in an ongoing exchange of information between student and teachers about student progress toward clearly specified learner outcomes.
Assessment experiences designed to collect information about learning to make judgments about student performance and achievement at the end of a period of instruction to be shared with those outside classrooms.
Purpose of Formative Assessment:
- Checks for learning to adjust instruction.
- Provides continual feedback.
- Focus on student improvement.
- Is not part of achievement grade.
- Is considered “risk-free”.
- Practice in Class
- Teacher Coaching Assessments
- Peer Assessments
- Self-Assessments
- Physical Education skills are learned through practice
- Practice time for skills is provided during class time.
Purpose of Summative Assessment:
- Compares a student’s learning to curricular learning outcomes.
- Reported as the achievement grade.
- May be viewed through Powerschool and will adjust final grade.
- Performance assessments at the end of a cycle of instruction.
- Use of rubrics, checklists and observational data.
- Grades are based on Levels of achievement*:
- 4-Exemplary
- 3-Proficient
- 2-Progressing
- 1-Beginning
* Levels of achievement indicates a student’s demonstration of attitudes, skills and knowledge relative to Grade level outcomes as indicated in the Alberta Program of Studies at that time of the report card.
Year at a Glance
MONTH ACTIVITY
September Ultimate Frisbee & Rugby
October Volleyball, Spikeball & Bowling
November Omnikin Ball game & Yoga
December Educational Gymnastics & Dance
January Basketball & Handball
February Tchoukball, Reball & Wrestling
March Badminton, Pickle ball, Table tennis
April Soccer (indoor/outdoor) & Track and Field
May Track and Field Training & Lacrosse
June Softball and Flag Football
*Note: Alternative environments and individual activities will occur throughout the year (e.g. snowshoeing, skating, skiing, tobogganing, swimming, orienteering, hiking, cross country running and fitness training).
**Note: These are tentative activities. Gym availability, field availability and weather may require we make some adjustments. Students should always be prepared to go outside.