Physical Education Course Syllabus for Tennis
Mrs. Arffa
About your teacher: I am a graduate of the University of Arizona. My major was Physical Education and I currently hold a
teaching certificate for K-12 physical education. The PE classes that I teach are aerobic fitness and tennis. I am the physical
Education Department Chair.
Teacher Contacts: PE office room # F126A
PE office phone #: 407-4260
e-mail address: garffa@amphi.com
Course description:
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of stroke development, individual and doubles positioning,
terminology, rules, concepts, strategies of the game of tennis at the beginning to intermediate level through participation in drills and
tournaments of individual and doubles play situations.
Course Objectives/Overview of Curriculum (based on the current Arizona State Standards):

STANDARD 4: To maximize the efficiency of one’s own body by increasing level of fitness.

STANDARD 2: To learn the basic principles of fitness (cardiovascular, muscular, flexibility, etc.) and improve quality of life by
concentrating on these basic principles.

STANDARD 7: To learn the value of physical fitness, health and nutrition.

STANDARD 1: To learn the basic principles of the game of tennis to include individual skills, scoring, strategy, competitive play
and etiquette.
Your duties in this class:

Be on time, dressed out and ready to participate 100% each day we meet for PE

Attempt to put to practical use the principles we learn throughout the year.

Demonstrate superior attitude, teamwork and leadership.

Have fun!
Required materials: You will be required to dress out of your ‘street clothes’ each and every day of PE unless otherwise noted.
Proper attire for tennis play includes an Ironwood Ridge shirt of your choice. Athletic shorts, skirt (for females) or pants THAT CAN
HOLD 2 TENNIS BALLS that do NOT reveal the buttocks, crotch or belly button are acceptable. Athletic shoes and socks are
required. You are also required to bring a water bottle labeled with your first and last name. NO TANK TOPS ARE PERMITTED.
However, an Ironwood Ridge t-shirt that has been professionally altered to be a tank top with at least a 2” strap (sleeve) is
acceptable. NO BARE FEET ARE PERMITTED.
Attendance Policy:

You are allowed 8 absences per semester. This is an activity class and if you are not here, you cannot participate. Physical
fitness depends on consistent exercise. I will involve parents and administrators as needed to address this issue.

You may earn credit for a day missed if it is excused and the make-up work is turned in to me in a timely manner. You have 1
class day per day absent to turn in make-up work. Late make up work will not be accepted. If you miss a testing day, it is your
responsibility to schedule to make up the test on the day you return to school. Class time will not be sacrificed for missed work.
If you are unable to participate in a conditioning day workout, OR you are absent on a conditioning day workout, you will be
assigned MANDATORY conference period to make up the workout in an individual session. It is the responsibility of the
student to inquire about the make-up assignment. Written make up assignments can be found on the webpage.

Credit will not be given for unexcused absences, nor will make-up work be allowed in the case of an unexcused non-dress.
However, in the event that you choose not to dress for PE, you will still be expected to participate in order to maintain physical
fitness. After two (2) non-dresses, a referral will be issued. Upon (6) unexcused non-dresses, no credit will be earned for the
semester.
Tardy Policy:
Class will begin promptly each day. You are expected to be dressed and ready to participate at that time. You must be in class the
majority of the class time to be considered for daily credit. If you arrive to the locker room after it has been locked and cannot dress
out, you will lose points. It is unfair to other students who are on time and participating to give credit to someone who misses the
majority of class. On the second tardy, a parent contact will be made. On the 4th tardy, a referral will be written. This is the schoolwide policy. You are considered ABSENT if you arrive to class more than 7 minutes late.
Grading Policy:
The following aspects of class will reflect your grade:

Being on time and dressed out for activity. No credit will be given if there is a dress cut or partial dress cut.

Participating to the best of your ability with the desire for improvement.

Grades on quizzes and tests as well as periodic skills tests.

Your ability to put into practical use the information learned in class.
Cheating:
Cheating on tests, quizzes and individual assignments will not be tolerated. Parents will be involved in such cases. Cheating
during exercising ONLY CHEATS YOU. Your health depends on your physical fitness. I expect you to be physically exerted by the
end of the workout. I will not be affected if you do not work hard.
Other Information:

No food or drinks are allowed on the tennis courts or in the classroom with the exception of water.

No gum is allowed on the tennis courts or at any time during class time.

iPods/cell phones are not allowed.

Hats MAY be worn in my class, inside or outside.

Conference period is when I allow make-up tests/quizzes and review or extra help. Please check with me ahead of time as to
my location during conference period.

Appointments: If you need to speak with me on a personal/private issue, please make an appointment with me and I will try
to accommodate you in any way that I can.

Counseling Appointments: Please do not schedule yourself to visit the counselor during our class time. No make-up work will
be accepted for this. In the event that is a NECESSITY, you must let me know in advance of making your appointment that
you will be doing so in our class time. I will address these instances on an individual basis.
Philosophy of physical education: Physical education is about using your mind to learn about your body. We were all born with a
body that nobody got an instruction manual for. It is my goal to help you to appreciate your body as a miraculous piece of machinery that needs
constant maintenance and extreme care.
Physical Education Course Syllabus for Advanced Tennis
Mrs. Arffa
About your teacher: I am a graduate of the University of Arizona. My major was Physical Education and I currently hold a
teaching certificate for K-12 physical education. The PE classes that I teach are aerobic fitness and tennis. I am the Physical
Education Department Chair. I also coach the Boys Tennis Team.
Teacher Contacts: PE office room # F126A
PE office phone #: 407-4260
e-mail address: garffa@amphi.com
Course description:
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of stroke development, individual and doubles positioning,
terminology, rules, concepts, strategies of the game of tennis at the beginning to intermediate level through participation in drills and
tournaments of individual and doubles play situations.
Course Objectives/Overview of Curriculum (based on the current Arizona State Standards):

STANDARD 4: To maximize the efficiency of one’s own body by increasing level of fitness.

STANDARD 2: To learn the basic principles of fitness (cardiovascular, muscular, flexibility, etc.) and improve quality of life by
concentrating on these basic principles.

STANDARD 7: To learn the value of physical fitness, health and nutrition.

STANDARD 1: To learn the basic principles of the game of tennis to include individual skills, scoring, strategy, competitive play
and etiquette.
Your duties in this class:

Be on time, dressed out and ready to participate 100% each day we meet for PE

Attempt to put to practical use the principles we learn throughout the year.

Demonstrate superior attitude, teamwork and leadership.

Have fun!
Required materials: You will be required to dress out of your ‘street clothes’ each and every day of PE unless otherwise noted.
Proper attire for tennis play includes an Ironwood Ridge shirt of your choice. Athletic shorts, skirt (for females) or pants THAT CAN
HOLD 2 TENNIS BALLS that do NOT reveal the buttocks, crotch or belly button are acceptable. Athletic shoes and socks are
required. You are also required to bring a water bottle labeled with your first and last name. NO TANK TOPS ARE PERMITTED.
However, an Ironwood Ridge t-shirt that has been professionally altered to be a tank top with at least a 2” strap (sleeve) is
acceptable. NO BARE FEET ARE PERMITTED.
Attendance Policy:

You are allowed 8 absences per semester. This is an activity class and if you are not here, you cannot participate. Physical
fitness depends on consistent exercise. I will involve parents and administrators as needed to address this issue.

You may earn credit for a day missed if it is excused and the make-up work is turned in to me in a timely manner. You have 1
class day per day absent to turn in make-up work. Late make up work will not be accepted. If you miss a testing day, it is your
responsibility to schedule to make up the test on the day you return to school. Class time will not be sacrificed for missed work.
If you are unable to participate in a conditioning day workout, OR you are absent on a conditioning day workout, you will be
assigned MANDATORY conference period to make up the workout in an individual session. It is the responsibility of the
student to inquire about the make-up assignment. Written make up assignments can be found on the webpage.

Credit will not be given for unexcused absences, nor will make-up work be allowed in the case of an unexcused non-dress.
However, in the event that you choose not to dress for PE, you will still be expected to participate in order to maintain physical
fitness. After two (2) non-dresses, a referral will be issued. Upon (6) unexcused non-dresses, no credit will be earned for the
semester.
Tardy Policy:
Class will begin promptly each day. You are expected to be dressed and ready to participate at that time. You must be in class the
majority of the class time to be considered for daily credit. If you arrive to the locker room after it has been locked and cannot dress
out, you will lose points. It is unfair to other students who are on time and participating to give credit to someone who misses the
majority of class. On the second tardy, a parent contact will be made. On the 4th tardy, a referral will be written. This is the schoolwide policy.
Grading Policy:
The following aspects of class will reflect your grade:

Being on time and dressed out for activity. No credit will be given if there is a dress cut or partial dress cut.

Participating to the best of your ability with the desire for improvement.

Grades on quizzes and tests as well as periodic skills tests.

Your ability to put into practical use the information learned in class.
Cheating:
Cheating on tests, quizzes and individual assignments will not be tolerated. Parents will be involved in such cases. Cheating
during exercising ONLY CHEATS YOU. Your health depends on your physical fitness. I expect you to be physically exerted by the
end of the workout. I will not be affected if you do not work hard.
Other Information:

No food or drinks are allowed on the tennis courts or in the classroom with the exception of water.

No gum is allowed on the tennis courts or at any time during class time.

iPods/cell phones are not allowed.

Hats MAY be worn in my class, inside or outside.

Conference period is when I allow make-up tests/quizzes and review or extra help. Please check with me ahead of time as to
my location during conference period.

Appointments: If you need to speak with me on a personal/private issue, please make an appointment with me and I will try
to accommodate you in any way that I can.

Counseling Appointments: Please do not schedule yourself to visit the counselor during our class time. No make-up work will
be accepted for this. In the event that is a NECESSITY, you must let me know in advance of making your appointment that
you will be doing so in our class time. I will address these instances on an individual basis.
Philosophy of physical education: Physical education is about using your mind to learn about your body. We were all born with a
body that nobody got an instruction manual for. It is my goal to help you to appreciate your body as a miraculous piece of machinery that needs
constant maintenance and extreme care.
Physical Education Course Syllabus for Aerobic Fitness
Mrs. Arffa
About your teacher: I am a graduate of the University of Arizona. My major was Physical Education and I currently hold a
teaching certificate for K-12 physical education. The PE classes that I teach are aerobic fitness and tennis. I am the physical
Education Department Chair. I also coach the Boys Tennis Team.
Teacher Contacts: PE office room # F126A
PE office phone #: 407-4260
e-mail address: garffa@amphi.com
Course description:
This course is designed to expose the student to techniques of improving or maintaining their overall fitness for a lifetime. This
includes flexibility, muscular and cardiovascular health. These concepts are taught utilizing circuit training, interval training, aerobic
dance, (including floor aerobics, step, kickboxing, etc.) jogging, jump rope and yoga. A more intense focus will be on
cardiovascular workouts to promote aerobic fitness. Curricular focus will emphasize those concepts related to lifetime health and
fitness.
Course Objectives/Overview of Curriculum (based on the current Arizona State Standards):

STANDARD 4: To maximize the efficiency of one’s own body by increasing level of fitness.

STANDARD 2: To learn the basic principles of fitness (cardiovascular, muscular, flexibility, etc.) and improve quality of life by
concentrating on these basic principles.

STANDARD 7: To learn the value of physical fitness, health and nutrition.

STANDARD 1: To learn the basic principles of aerobic dance to use as a form of cardiovascular (aerobic) exercise (includes
moves/dance steps for floor and step aerobics, kickboxing and yoga).
Your duties in this class:

Be on time, dressed out and ready to participate 100% each day we meet for PE

Organize all handouts to be used as a resource for tests and quizzes.

Attempt to put to practical use the principles we learn throughout the year.

Demonstrate superior attitude, teamwork and leadership.

Have fun!
Overview of the Units to Be Covered:
Cardiovascular fitness
safely exercising
and nutrition
Muscular fitness
Water/fluids
Flexibility
Finding and calculating heart rate
Muscle groups
Techniques of
Body composition
Fitness
How to use the above knowledge as a way of improving quality of life.
Required materials: You will be required to dress out of your ‘street clothes’ each and every day of PE unless otherwise noted.
Proper attire includes an Ironwood Ridge shirt of your choice, athletic shorts or pants that do NOT reveal the buttocks, crotch or
belly button, athletic shoes and socks. You are also required to bring a water bottle labeled with your first and last name. NO
TANK TOPS ARE PERMITTED. NO BARE FEET ARE PERMITTED.
Attendance Policy:

You are allowed 8 absences per semester. This is an activity class and if you are not here, you cannot participate. Physical
fitness depends on consistent exercise. I will involve parents and administrators as needed to address this issue.

You may earn credit for a day missed if it is excused and the make-up work is turned in to me in a timely manner. You have 1
class day per day absent to turn in make-up work. Late make up work will not be accepted. If you miss a testing day, it is your
responsibility to schedule to make up the test on the day you return to school. Class time will not be sacrificed for missed work.
If you are unable to participate in a conditioning day workout, OR you are absent on a conditioning day workout, you will be
assigned MANDATORY conference period to make up the workout in an individual session. It is the responsibility of the
student to inquire about the make-up assignment. Written make up assignments can be found on the webpage.

Credit will not be given for unexcused absences, nor will make-up work be allowed in the case of an unexcused non-dress.
However, in the event that you choose not to dress for PE, you will still be expected to participate in order to maintain physical
fitness. After two (2) non-dresses, a referral will be issued. Upon (6) unexcused non-dresses, no credit will be earned for the
semester.
Tardy Policy:
Class will begin promptly each day. You are expected to be dressed and ready to participate at that time. You must be in class the
majority of the class time to be considered for daily credit. If you arrive to the locker room after it has been locked and cannot dress
out, you will lose points. It is unfair to other students who are on time and participating to give credit to someone who misses the
majority of class. On the second tardy, a parent contact will be made. On the 4th tardy, a referral will be written. This is the schoolwide policy.
Grading Policy:
The following aspects of class will reflect your grade:

Being on time and dressed out for activity. No credit will be given if there is a dress cut or partial dress cut.

Participating to the best of your ability with the desire for improvement.

Grades on quizzes and tests as well as periodic skills tests.

Your ability to put into practical use the information learned in class.
Cheating:
Cheating on tests, quizzes and individual assignments will not be tolerated. Parents will be involved in such cases. Cheating
during exercising ONLY CHEATS YOU. Your health depends on your physical fitness. I expect you to be physically exerted by the
end of the workout. I will not be affected if you do not work hard.
Other Information:

No food or drinks are allowed on the tennis courts or in the classroom with the exception of water.

No gum is allowed on the tennis courts or at any time during class time.

iPods/cell phones are not allowed.

Hats MAY be worn in my class, inside or outside.

Conference period is when I allow make-up tests/quizzes and review or extra help. Please check with me ahead of time as to
my location during conference period.

Appointments: If you need to speak with me on a personal/private issue, please make an appointment with me and I will try
to accommodate you in any way that I can.

Counseling Appointments: Please do not schedule yourself to visit the counselor during our class time. No make-up work will
be accepted for this. In the event that is a NECESSITY, you must let me know in advance of making your appointment that
you will be doing so in our class time. I will address these instances on an individual basis.
Philosophy of physical education: Physical education is about using your mind to learn about your body. We were all born with a
body that nobody got an instruction manual for. It is my goal to help you to appreciate your body as a miraculous piece of machinery that needs
constant maintenance and extreme care.