MELBA SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 136

MELBA HIGH SCHOOL

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Subject area: Physical Education

Course Title: Total Fitness

Course Length: Year

Grade Level: 9-12

Major Concept:

Fitness – Physical activity as well as knowledge and documentation (body composition, flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance and cardiovascular endurance)

Students will participate in a variety of fitness activities and record their performance

Content:

The content shall include but not limited to the following:

· Running Aerobics

· Fitness Testing Muscle Testing

· Pilates Stretching

· Lifting Weights Tae Bo

· Body Fat Measurements Circuit Training

· Martial Arts

Special Note:

• Students will participate in activities, complete written assignments and record fitness levels individually.
• This class will address most of the P.E. standards for the Melba School District Standards addressed will include: motor skills, strength, endurance, flexibility, body composition and agility.

Intended Outcome:

After successfully completing this course, the student will be able to:

· Understand how to demonstrate healthy fitness habits

· Develop an appreciation for healthy fitness levels and the hard work they require

Grading:

Students will be based on a daily six-point rubric:

6	On time, dressed for class, does all activities with a positive attitude and is respectful of self, others and equipment
5	Most of the qualities of a 6, but may be late or has a bit of a poor attitude
4-3	Most of the qualities of a 6, but has a couple of mishaps, late, or not the correct dress for class, disrespectful or doesn’t do all of the class activities
2	Doesn’t dress for class, but still participates
1	Shows up for class, but does not participate. This student will be asked to do some sort of work. (sweeping, cleaning, etc.)
0	Absence – Must be made up with a fitness voucher to earn the daily 6 points