Body Composition Management
Mrs. Cindy Malin
cmalin@lindberghschools.ws
729-2400 ext. 1564
5th hour planning
Mrs. Stacey Glover
sglover@lindberghschools.ws
729-2400 ext. 1559
4th hour planning
Body Composition Management (BCM) is a course designed for students with many
different body types and life-styles. Students will identify their individual body type and
set personal goals related to enhancing their healthy life-style decisions and improving
their overall body fat to lean muscle ratio. Participants will develop critical-thinking
skills through an understanding and application of exercise and nutrition principles. This
will be attained through a variety of activities that include, but are not limited to;
cardiovascular workouts, resistance/weight training workbook, sports competition, food
labs, journaling, research, tests, quizzes, Dine healthy and current events.
Requirements:
Students must take and pass PFC 1(grade 9) or PFC 2(grade 10,11 and 12) prior to
enrolling in any elective Physical Education class.
Points and Grading:
-Grades are cumulative and are based on attendance, preparation, participation, effort,
citizenship, written assignments, WT folder, exams, nutrition journals, food labs and
adherence to safety procedures.
-Absences or failure to change into PE clothes and cutting class will result in point
deductions. Make-ups are after school and are activity-based. They will be offered from
2:45-3:45 M,T,Th,F. A non-dress cannot be made up.
-Points will be lost each day if a student fails to dress out.
-5 points will be deducted from grade if tardy on a foods lab day.
-Final is approximately 10% of semester grade.
-Semester grade will be determined by combining points from each quarter in addition to
the final grade.
Participation: Physical Education is an activity-based class. All students are expected to
actively participate in every PE class (this includes game days). When a student is ill or
injured during the school day they are to report to Mrs. Malin immediately to discuss
their options. If the problem persists more than two days a Doctor’s note will be required.
The Doctor’s note should include what the student can do, as well as limitations. All
missed classes (excused or unexcused) must be made up after school.
PE make-ups: The weight room is open selected days for PE make-ups. All students
must be dressed out, have a written pass, and record their workout. The pass and workout
will be given to Mrs. Malin, by the student, the next day for make-up points.
Dress requirements (all students): Gym shorts, school appropriate t-shirt, tennis shoes
and socks. A sweat suit or warm-up is recommended for colder weather, and is to be
worn over the required t-shirt. In addition each student will need a lock, water bottle,
BCM folder, and a pen or pencil.
Dressing out: Changing into appropriate gym clothing is required for comfort, safety,
and hygiene. Students shall be allowed and will be expected to participate as long as
he/she has tennis shoes on, but will not receive dress points. Jewelry should be removed
prior to Mrs. Malin’s class. Students will be allowed and expected to participate in
class as long as they are not wearing any apparel deemed dangerous or
inappropriate by the teacher.
Special PE rules:
-on the 3rd day of being unprepared a student will receive an F for the quarter (these may
not be made up)
-on the 6th day of being unprepared a student will receive an F for the semester (these
may not be made up)
-on the 6th day of being absent a student will receive an F for the course (these may be
made up after school)
-on the 3rd cut a student will receive an F for the quarter
-on the 6th cut a student will receive an F for the semester (cuts and “O’s” may not be
made up)
Note:
-Work not completed for PE will result in a failure. The failure will become permanent at
the end of next semester.
-Regular attendance and preparation are both critical for a student to be successful
in Body Composition Management.
The goals of the Family & Consumer Science and Physical Education departments
curriculum meet the six pillars of Character Education including: trustworthiness, respect,
responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.