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Students should be prepared to participate in a physical activity every day either in gym class or during Daily Physical Activity (DPA). Gym classes will contain a 20 minute section of vigorous activity followed by various activities from the four major movement components (target, net/wall, striking/fielding, invasion/territory). DPA will almost always be some type of vigorous activity for about 20 minutes and will most likely be completed by the students homeroom teacher.
What is Needed for Physical Education?
- running shoes at school everyday (for both class and D.P.A.)
- deodorant (non aerosol)
- shorts or sweat pants (not cut off jeans)
- t-shirt or sweat shirt
- sun screen and/or hat for outdoor activities
- a safe location for jewelry (teachers will not keep items during class; do not bring items of value to gym class)
Students in grade 8 will have three periods of Physical Education per week. Although the schedule will vary depending on many factors, students can expect to have two physical periods per week and one health class per week. Health class will usually be on the last day of the week the student has gym class. Students are expected to have a notebook/binder, an agenda and a pencil for health class.
Major concepts by term:
Term One Broken Down into Categories: Net/Wall Activities (Volleyball, American Handball), Target (Curling, Indoor Bocce), Striking and Fielding (Soccer Baseball), Invasion (Flag Football, Hockey), Active Participation, Physical Fitness
Health: Healthy Eating and Personal Safety, followed by Substance Use and Addictions
Term Two Broken Down into Categories: Net/Wall (Badminton, Tennis), Target (Lawn Bowling, Outdoor Bocce), Striking and Fielding (Racquet Baseball), Invasion/Territory Activities (Basketball, Lacrosse, European Handball), Active Participation, Physical Fitness
Health: Growth and Development
Grade 7's refer to page 182 of document linked below and Grade 8's refer to page 198 of document linked below for more details about health related topics.
How are students assessed?
This year health is it's own mark and not park of the Gym mark. A mark will be given on the new report card based solely on health results
Physical Education Evaluation
25% communication and understanding of concepts (strategy, concepts, tactics)
25% movement skills and competencies
50% active participation
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