Study Guide – Physical Education Final Exam
Grading Policies
and Procedures:
Each
student will be taking three marking periods of Physical Education.
Each
student will be taking one marking period of Health.
Students
must pass 4 years of Health and Physical Education in order to graduate.
Grading
will be based on 100 points per marking period.
These
points will be broken down into three categories:
Performance Points:
60 points
Preparation Points:
30 points
Squad Points:
10 points
Performance
Points (60 points):
Each
student will be assessed based on his or her performance in specific areas.
These performance objectives may come in the form of proper technique,
knowledge of the activity, game rules, safety procedures, effort and
participation, demonstration of teamwork and sportsmanship.
Preparation
Points (30 points):
Each
student is required to follow the standards set for safe dress.
Failure
to follow these standards will result in point deduction.
*Students
must wear sneakers with shoelaces or straps.
(Students cannot wear
slip-on sneakers (no-laces), boots, “uggs” and any other shoe deemed
inappropriate by the Physical Education teacher.)
*Students
must wear a sweatshirt or a t-shirt with sleeves.
(Students cannot wear strapless tops, spaghetti-strap
tops, tank tops, belly
shirts, or any shirt with drug/ alcohol advertisements; offensive, vulgar or
inappropriate slogans, sayings or
drawings.)
*Students
must wear drawstring or elastic waist shorts or sweatpants.
(Students cannot wear jeans, shorts
or pants with zippers, buttons or belt loops.)
*Students
cannot wear hats, jewelry
considered unsafe or any items deemed unsafe or inappropriate by the physical
education teacher.
A
student completely unprepared for class will result in a 10 point deduction.
An accumulation of 4 unprepareds in a marking period will result in a
failure for the marking period. An
accumulation of 9 unprepareds for the year will result in a failure for the
year.
Squad
Points (10 points):
Students
must report to and sit down with his or her class when entering the gymnasium.
When
the whistle has been blown, students must line up in his or her squad.
Students
must be in his or her spot, on time, facing the teacher and paying attention or
points will be deducted.
The
teacher will take attendance, check for proper attire and begin stretches.
Students
are expected to stretch and exercise each day.
All
students must remain in his or her squad until the teacher has dismissed the
class.
Cardiovascular
Fitness
Cardiovascular
exercise programs are the primary means of maintaining your heart health.
The
purpose
of aerobic activity is to help your heart, lungs, blood vessels and muscles work
efficiently.
Physical
Benefits of the heart and body
Strengthens
the heart
Increases
supply of oxygen to body
Increases
energy level
Increases
muscle tone
Improves
strength and stamina
Improves
sleep quality
Reduces
body fat
Reduction
in blood pressure and blood levels
Stronger
joints and bones
Better
digestion
Psychological
Benefits
Improves
self image
Improves
self confidence
Better
sleeping patterns
Reduces
stress
A
Proper Workout Schedule
The
Warm-up
Always
start with a 5-10 minute walk or slow jog.
Stretching
exercises are essential.
Cardiovascular
Workout
Select
an aerobic activity to be performed continuously for 20 minutes.
Some
examples are jogging, walking, swimming, cycling, rope jumping, and
cross-country skiing
Muscular
Strength and Endurance
Lifting
weights, strength training (various
exercises, 3 sets, 8 – 12 repetitions, 3 – 4 days per
week).
Allow 48 hours rest for a muscle group.
The
Cool Down
Cool-down
to provide a transition between vigorous aerobic work and a less active state.
Without
a gradual cool-down the blood (which is pooled in the extremities immediately
after an
aerobic
workout) does not return to the heart as quickly or efficiently.
Stopping
motionless could result in dizziness, fainting or stress on the heart.
Safety
Locker
Room
Lock
up all personal items
The
Gymnasium
Do
not climb or sit on the bleachers
Do
not hang from the basketball rims.
Do
not enter without a supervising physical education teacher.
Weight
Room
Do
not use any equipment you were not trained on.
Use
spotters when lifting free weights.
Do
not try to lift your maximum weight.
Do
not use any machines that appear to be broken and do not try to fix it.
Report
broken equipment to your physical education teacher.
Return
the weights after use to their proper location.
General
rules for all activities
To
avoid injury, pay attention during instruction and while participating in the
activity.
No
pushing, shoving or tackling another player. (Keep your hands to yourself.)
Always
exhibit appropriate sportsmanship.
Be
aware of others while using equipment, such as swinging bats or racquets.
Be
sure to follow all rules of the game or activity.
Be
sure to clean up all equipment at the end of the activity.
If
injury occurs, you must immediately see your physical education teacher.
Do
not use equipment without a supervising physical education teacher.