Course Syllabus

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Course Instructructor:  Coach Burns

Contact Information:  burns.robby.l@muscogee.k12.ga.us

Course Outline

  • This course enables students to develop skills and knowledge of physical fitness for lifetime activities.  It gives each student the ability to explore the mental, physical, and social aspects of life and how each contributes to total health and well-being.  The curriculum emphasizes safety, nutrition, cardiovascular and muscular fitness, body composition, and weight control.

 

Course Objectives

  • Students will learn and demonstrate the proper techniques of sit-and-reach, sit-ups, push-ups, pull-ups, and pacer.  They will then participate in a pre and post Fitnessgram testing. 
  • Students will learn about and demonstrate various aspects of personal fitness to include muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, agility, and coordination through various workouts during the year.
  • Students will learn and demonstrate the ability to eat a balanced diet and benefit from regular exercise.
  • Students will learn about social health, health behaviors, injury prevention, and public health.  

Personal Fitness Daily Schedule

  • Dress-Out:  Students will be required to dress out for class every day.  Notes from parents or doctors are not excuses from dressing out, unless permission from the coach is granted.  10 points will be deducted from this grade each time the student does not dress out fully for class (Appropriate Shorts, T-Shirt, and Tennis Shoes).   Students who do not wear a BRMS shirt will be deducted 5 points daily.  The physical education uniform has places to put the students name.  This helps to maintain accountability of their uniform.  Jewelry is not authorized except for studded earrings.  You must have the appropriate footwear during class for safety purposes, which does not include flip-flops. 
  • Roll Call:  Students will go to their assigned spot on the gym floor for attendance any student not on their spot will be marked absent.
  • Warm up:  Students will follow the warm up routine given by their coach. 
  • Personal Fitness Routine:  Students will have different routines and drills each day.  All students will be graded on his or her participation, behavior, attitude, and effort. Game day is not a reason for lack of participating.
  • Dress-In:  Students will enter the locker and dress back into school clothing. 
  • Doctor/Parent Notes: If a student cannot participate in gym class due to an injury or illness they are required to bring a doctor or parent note.

Coach’s Rules

 

  • Always maintain a Positive Attitude, be Respectful, and have FUN!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Food, drinks, gum or candy is prohibited in the gym
  • Personal items such as basketballs, footballs, etc. are not to be brought from home
  • Be quiet and respectful when the Coach is talking.
  • Cell phones are prohibited be used during class time.
  • Leaving class to work on another subject area (Media Center or Computer Lab) is prohibited
  • Note cards or books are prohibited for studying during P.E.
  • Cursing or foul language is prohibited.

 

Showers

  • Showers are available for students to use. Males see coach Burns for more information.  Females see coach Peters.

Disciplinary Actions – Discipline will be conducted in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct & Discipline.

Course Summary:

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