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REGIS MIDDLE SCHOOL 2007-2008 FITNESS AND WELLNESS CLASS INFORMATION Fitness and Wellness is
required of all students. The FITNESS class will meet on a
rotating ‘A-B-C Day’ schedule throughout the academic school year. The
activity portion of the class highlights activities that have lifetime,
social and leisure benefits. The activity units are structured so each grade
level follows their own set of activity units. *Please note: The WELLNESS portion of the class will
meet on Wednesdays only and presents information related to students total well-being with respect to health
promotion. Students do not dress out for fitness class on Wednesdays. INSTRUCTORS Mr. James Foth,
Physical Fitness Instructor and Activities Directo Office located in Dick Breitbach Gymnasium. Ms. Rachel Francois, Personal
Wellness Instructor and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Office located in COURSE OBJECTVES 1. There
is a planned sequential program of developmentally appropriate knowledge and
skill, as it relates to physical fitness and personal wellness. Includes
The President’s Challenge Physical Fitness Program. 2. Provides
activities, individual and team sports & games that improve motor skills;
knowledge and understanding; attitude and appreciation with regards to the
many benefits of exercise. 3.
Incorporates new technology, and integration of fitness and wellness with
other curriculum areas. CLASS PROCEDURES 1. Keep
locker-room clean and safe. When getting dressed for Fitness class, place
your clothes in a
locker or on a hook. Clothes should
never be thrown or left on the locker- room floor. Keep
all money/jewelry locked-up at all times. 2. Be in
line for attendance/roll call at the start of class (no wearing of
jewelry or chewing gum in Fitness
class). 3. Be
properly dressed out for class and ready to participate. Cannot use office
phone to call home for
fitness clothes. 4. Behave
in an appropriate manner, showing respect for self, others, equipment, and location of
activity. Be positive and respectful towards all students in the class, regardless of
ability. 5. Always follow
directions, give your best effort. 6. Be
responsible when using equipment and supplies. Only use equipment when announced by
teacher. 7.
Showering after class is not required, but highly encouraged ATTENDENCE - DRESS CODE
1. NAVY
BLUE or WHITE COLORED T-SHIRT – must be plain (no logo/decoration) or have Regis or
Xavier logo. 2. RED or
GOLD COLORED SHORTS – must be plain (no logo/decoration) or have Regis or Xavier logo. Length of short is
NOT to be above mid-thigh or hang below the knee cap. No
jean cut-offs or cargo shorts. Biker/Lycra shorts may be worn under shorts. 3. TENNIS
SHOES -non-marking soles required. during Fitness
class. 4. WHITE
SOCKS-athletic socks must be worn for all fitness classes. 5. SWEATSHIRTS/SWEATPANTS/WARM-UPS
– must be plain (no
logo/decoration) or have Regis or
Xavier logo. ALL students are required to
dress out in the appropriate clothing for every and
all fitness classes at 1st time =
0 points for that day 2nd time =
15 minute detention and minus 5 points for that day. 3rd time =
30 minute detention and ninus 5 points for that day
4th time =
45 minute detention and minus 5 points for that day. 5th time =No Credit! GRADING 1. Five
(5) points for each Fitness and
Wellness class (See Following): A.
Two (2) points for wearing the required dress code clothing for fitness
class. B.
Three (3) points for promptness, participation,
and behavior/sportsmanship.
2. Points
for tests and quizzes will be added to daily grade. 3. Make-up work must have OK of
instructor-excused only. Please work with the school
nurse concerning medical excuses. Parental excuses will be evaluated
and adjusted if necessary by the school nurse. |
Mr.
James Foth Physical
Education Instructor G.Y.M. Get
Yourself Moving…. Kickball Dodgeball President’s Challenge Fitness Speedball Basketball Volleyball Soccer Ultimate Frisbee Softball Wiffleball ….and have FUN!! |
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