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8th Grade Physical Education
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Be Responsible
Be on-time & in the locker room before the bell rings
Keep your uniform & belongings in your own locker
If you bring your uniform home, bring it back!
Lock your locker & keep your combo to yourself
Engage in lessons & assignments
Actively participate in daily warm-ups & activities
Follow directions & be where you are supposed to be
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Be Respectful
Speak kindly to classmates & teachers
Respect each other’s space, privacy & property
Keep your hands to yourself
Help set-up and clean-up equipment when asked
Show good sportsmanship
Be positive, encouraging & inclusive
This is a learning environment, we’re all Warriors!
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Be Safe
Keep hands & feet to yourself at all times
Keep your locker locked & combo to yourself
Always walk in the locker room
Follow activity directions the first time given
Report any injuries or problems to the teacher immediately
Keep the outside doors closed at all times
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Curriculum Information
8th Grade Units Fitness Testing, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Basketball, Team Handball, Volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee, Badminton, Floor Hockey, Football, and others depending on time/weather.
Fitness Days develop specific areas of fitness, and are typically on Mondays and Wednesdays. Activities include running, station/circuit training, stretching, etc.
Grades are based on students abilities to meet national and state P.E. standards. Putting forth effort, following directions, displaying positive sportsmanship, and participating safely will ensure we are able to assess you accurately and appropriately. 20% of your grade is practice/homework, 40% is formative assessments, and 40% is summative assessments. National and state PE standards can be found below.
Heart Rate Monitoring The Heart Zones System is fitness technology software which has data driven programs that engage, assess, and motivate physical activity using wearables. The Heart Zones System provides the opportunity for objective assessment and personalized programs. By using heart rate and zone training to level the playing field, physical educators are able to truly assess student health and fitness.
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Illinois PE Standards & National Outcomes
Click here for the Illinois State PE & Health Standards
Click here for the SHAPE America National Grade-Level Outcomes
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Fitness Testing
District 34 uses FitnessGram for all our fitness testing. Fitness tests include the PACER, one mile run, push-up test, curl-up test, and sit-n-reach test. Fitness testing is completed in the fall and spring. As a department, our goal is to increase the number of students that meet the Healthy Fitness Zone standards by the end of the year. During P.E., we include exercises and activities that are geared towards muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular endurance, and flexibility to help improve students’ HFZ scores.
Click here for more information about FitnessGram.
Click here for FitnessGram Healthy Fitness Zone Performance Standards.
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Physical Education Uniforms
PE uniforms must be worn on a daily basis. New uniforms are $10 per shirt and $10 per pair of shorts. Athletic shoes must be worn. All jewelry should be removed.
If students forget their uniform, they may borrow a loaner uniform.
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Medical Exemptions
Parents' notes are good for 2 days. If, after 2 days, students still cannot participate in PE, they must have a doctor's note or a confirmed doctor's appointment.
Medical notes will depend on the doctor's orders. Students will also complete an alternative assignment or activity.