Syllabus

** Health and Physical Education (gym) is a subject like any other subject at Deer Park Public School. Although all students can achieve good academic standing in HPE, they must put forth their best effort at all times and earn their marks. Following these expectations is a good way to ensure positive results: **General Assessment Opportunities:** The following is an overview of the assessment opportunities for each of the **three HPE strands** as described in the __Ontario Curriculum Guidelines__.
 * Expectations:
 * Students will come to **every phys-ed class** with proper gym attire (shoes, t-shirt, shorts).
 * Students will come to **health class** with a binder / notebook and writing utensils.
 * Students will remove all jewelry, watches before gym class for safety reasons.
 * Students are responsible for bringing a note from a parent / guardian if they are unable to participate in class, otherwise they will lose important participation marks (see below). If a student misses three or more consecutive classes, a doctor’s note is required and a make-up assignment must be completed.
 * Students are responsible for keeping the gym and change rooms clean (no food, drink, gum, candy) and for taking proper care of the equipment at all times.
 * Students are required to demonstrate positive sports etiquette and encourage others during all activities.
 * 1) Active Participation – 50% of the Student Grade Per Term: **
 * The participation grade will be based on effort during physical activity. Enthusiasm, attitude, fair play, and consistent behaviour are all factored in this section. This is an area where students can excel. However, students will lose marks for: **1) Inability to follow directions, 2) Lates, 3) Poor participation or lack of effort and, 4) Disrespectful behaviour to teachers or peers.**
 * 2) Fundamental Movement Skills – 25% of the Student Grade Per Term: **
 * Movement skills per term will be graded using regular **observation** of daily PE classes as well as some peer and self assessment activities. Students will be asked to demonstrate a few required skills per unit during a **practical test**. Students may also be asked to demonstrate knowledge of various skills during a **written test** (multiple choice questions).
 * 3) Healthy Living – 25% of the Student Grade Per Term: **
 * Student knowledge of healthy living will be assessed during **participation in class discussions and activities, tests and quizzes, group presentations, and assignments.** Students are required to come to health class prepared with a binder or notebook as well as writing utensils (class date and location will be determined later).