8-1+PHYS.ED+2013-14


 * 8-1 PHYS. ED **


 * WHEN 8-1 HAS PHYS. ED **
 * Day 1, Period 5 (1:30PM - 2:18PM)**
 * Day 4, Period 4 (12:40PM - 1:30PM)**


 * Student knowledge of Physical Education is evaluated using the following format PER UNIT (2-3 Units per TERM). The strands listed below feature both diagnostic and formative assessments. **

A) **Fitness **: 50% - Every class features fitness as students work towards achieving pre-set goals and class-based success criteria. Fitness testing (3 different Fitness tests per year) is a major component of this mark.

B) **Participation, Safe Practices, and Active Living Skills **: 25% - Participation is based on consistent effort, enthusiasm, attitude, and fair play during class. This is an area where students can excel if they can bring their gym clothes every class and participate fully in ALL activities.

C) **Movement Skills **: 25% - Movement skills per term are graded using regular observation of PE classes and peer / self-assessment based on success criteria. Students are asked to demonstrate selected movements / concepts / strategies per unit.


 * *Note: Aquatics Class (Pool / Swim) is evaluated independently of Physical Education Class. **