SELMA HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION
SYLLABUS
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Selma High School Physical Education Department centers each student around
the conceptual framework of the required Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education (LIFE) program
mandated by the State of Alabama Course of Study: Physical Education.
Physical Education focuses on the teachings of attaining and maintaining a “physically active”
lifestyle. This program is designed to reinforce the teaching of Grades K-8 thus spending less emphasis
on motor skill activity and more on health-enhancing physical activity. The program also utilizes the
cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains to enable instructors to conduct evaluations through skill
and written assignments.
Prerequisite: Students should have completed Physical Education on the Middle School or Junior High
School level.
Requirements:
 Daily class attendance, dress-out, and participation
 Development of movement/sport skills appropriated for the individual study of
concepts/competencies in various activities related to the Alabama Course of Study
 Alabama Governor’s Commission on Physical Fitness, SAT-9 Objectives, and AIP
requirements
 Punctual submission of written assignments
Evaluation: Grades for each nine weeks are determined as follows:
 Class Participation
 Tests/Quizzes
 Skills Tests
 Homework/Written Assignments/Projects
Type of Diploma: Standard/Advanced
Type of Course: Required/Elective
Scholastic Year: 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th
Credit Earned: 1 credit for LIFE, ½ credit for Physical Education
Quality Points Earned: A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0 and F=0
School-Career Connections: Students completing this course will have the background information to
understand the importance of incorporating physical activity for lifetime enjoyment. Students will be
able to pursue careers in physical education, recreation, health, and other related programs offered in
institutions of higher learning or communities.
Resources: Alabama Course of Study Physical Education, 2009
 Alabama Governor’s Commission on Physical Fitness
 Sat-9 Objectives related components
 AIP requirements, Physical Education reference books and journals
Instructors: Jerome Harper, Anthony Harris, and Melissa White
Aligned: 2010
SYLLABUS OUTLINE
WEEK
1
TOPIC
ORIENTATION- Class procedures, medical concerns, rules and regulations
2
Physical fitness components, purpose advantages or benefits
3
Conditioning appropriate for Health/Skill-Related Fitness
4
Pre-Testing (State Department guidelines/requirements)
5
Compilation of performance levels, diagnostic testing, hands-on,
determining scores/recording/comparison
6
Evaluation/conferencing with individual students
7
Introduction to specific units-sports, aerobics, dance lifetime skills
8
Lead-up games/ isolated skills/ individual skill development
9
Skill testing guidelines/ individual activity. Competitive opportunities
10
Measurement of cognitive/psychomotor skill development
11
Introduction to specific units focusing on fundamental techniques
12
Lead-up games/ isolated skills/ individual skill development
13
Skill-testing guidelines/ individual ability. Competitive opportunities
14
Measurement of cognitive/ psychomotor skill development
15
Review for comprehensive evaluation
16-18
Testing, Student Evaluation, Reassessment
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. Each student is REQUIRED to dress out and participate. Students are only to wear
Selma High Colors (blue, gold, white) with the exception of gray/black…ONLY!!
2. Students who do not dress MUST obtain a written note from parent (which includes a
contact number for verification) or a legitimate doctor’s excuse.
3. Students who dress should make sure clothes are labeled. Do not bring or leave
valuables in the locker room or gym. We are NOT responsible for stolen items.
4. Female students MUST wear tights underneath their shorts
*No bulky jewelry or hoops are to be worn on gym floor or during activity.
Male students MUST wear shorts “above” the waist appropriately.
*No excessive baggy shorts.
ALL students MUST wear appropriate shoes for physical education.
*Absolutely no boots, clogs, sandals or dress shoes will be worn on gym floor.
5. The gym is for physical activity.
*THERE WILL BE ZERO TOLERANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING:
 PROFANITY
 FIGHTING
 DUNKING IN GOALS
 EATING
 DRINKING
 CELL PHONES, IPODS, MP3 PLAYERS, ETC
 CARD PLAYING OR ANY SORT OF GAMBLING
 DISRESPECTFULNESS TOWARDS PEERS, TEACHERS, AND/OR ADMINISTRATION
CONSEQUENCES
First Offense: Student/Teacher Conference
Second Offense: Parent phone call/conference
Third Offense: Discipline Referral
Selma High School Physical Education Grading Policy/Rubrics
Grade
Scale
Description
A
100-90%
Student always demonstrates a very high level of understanding
fitness/movement concepts, cognitive skills and rules of sports. Student
is always prepared and puts forth strong effort in achieving
personal/social concepts.
B
89-80%
Student demonstrates a high level of understanding fitness/movement
concepts, cognitive skills and rules of sports. Student is generally
prepared and puts forth effort in achieving personal/social concepts.
C
79-70%
Student demonstrates a moderate level of understanding
fitness/movement concepts, cognitive skills and rules of sports. Student
is fairly prepared and puts forth some effort in achieving personal/social
concepts.
D
69-65%
Student demonstrates a minimal level of understanding
fitness/movement concepts, cognitive skills and rules of sports. Student
is rarely prepared and puts forth little effort in achieving personal/social
concepts.
F
64% and
below
Student demonstrates no understanding of fitness/movement concepts,
cognitive skills and rules of sports. Student is never prepared and puts
forth no effort in achieving personal/social concepts.
*A student who is not prepared for participation will have the opportunity to earn up to 50%
of the daily performance points. The teacher will assign an activity or written assignment to
be completed throughout the duration of class.