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Student Expectations

1. Use reading skills

Students in physical education classes must be able to read their weekly assignments. They are expected to follow written directions correctly and completely. Students must also be able to read posted material and do off-site research through printed materials and/or the Internet. Although students are not evaluated formally for this expectation, success within the class requires this ability.

2. Use writing skills

Students in physical education classes will write using a variety of forms. There are occasionally written assignments. These assignments will include providing definitions of terms, developing critiques of their role within cooperative activities, preparing strategies to sport situations and developing personal fitness plans. Students will also take quizzes that check for comprehension. Information contained within the writing should be clearly stated and relevant to the topic. It should be presented in the requested format using specific and appropriate word choice. Spelling, sentence structure and grammar must be correct.

3. Use speaking skills

Students in physical education classes must be able to verbally communicate in a variety of situations. During cooperative activities they are expected to contribute ideas to their group and provide feedback to others. During sports they must be able to communicate with teammates and the opposition. They must be able to discuss disagreements in a reasonable and respectful manner. When they are unclear of the expectations they are expected to seek clarification. When speaking, it is expected that they will demonstrate confidence, clarity and awareness of purpose. They will also be expected to listen when teachers, physical education leaders and other students are talking. They are expected to be able to initiate discussions with teachers and students both individually and within groups.

4. Identify, analyze and solve problems

Students in physical education classes will be involved in activities that require problem-solving skills. Some classes focus primarily on co-operative activities that require identifying problems, analyzing options and presenting solutions. Competitive sport situations require problem solving in the form of strategizing. Students are expected to be able to identify and describe problems, organize and synthesize data, and follow through with solutions. They are expected to be able to justify choices by relating them to prior experiences.

5. Demonstrate personal responsibility

Students in physical education classes are expected to adhere to school, locker room and class rules. They are expected to show initiative, becoming actively involved in every activity. They are expected to make responsible choices and accept the consequences of unacceptable behavior.

6. Demonstrate educational responsibility

Students in physical education classes are expected to participate in all classes. They are expected to come to class prepared, listen to all discussions and become involved in discussions when appropriate. They are expected to stay involved fully in every aspect of the class and be an active participant. If they are unable to participate due to injury or illness they are still required to attend class and stay focused on the activity. Students on a medical excuse must complete alternate assignments given by the teacher. If the class participation level falls below 80% the student is expected to arrange to make up classes. Students that are unsure of their role in class are expected to ask for clarification by the teacher. All students are expected to complete written assignments by the “due date”.

7. Demonstrate social responsibility

Students in physical education classes will be interacting with teachers, physical education leaders and other students. They are expected to demonstrate appropriate behavior and use appropriate language at all times. They are expected to show tolerance and respect for others, and to treat fellow students as contributing members of the class.

8. Demonstrate civic responsibility

Students in physical education classes have constant opportunities to demonstrate an awareness of their effect on society. That starts with each student accepting the responsibility of becoming a good role model. They have opportunities to assume leadership roles and to help others within the class. They can use the physical education setting to demonstrate tolerance and help foster that attitude in others. Although students are not evaluated formally for this expectation, they should become aware that they have the capacity positively effect others.