PAF 309 – Fitness

PAF 309 – Fitness Bur Oak Secondary School Physical and Health Education PAF 4O9 - Personal Fitness Focus Course Description This course emphasizes regular participation in a variety of enjoyable physical activities that promote lifelong healthy active living. With a focus on fitness and weight training, this course provides students with the opportunity to pursue an interest in personal fitness activities. Student learning will include the application of movement principles to refine skills; participation in a variety of activities that enhance personal competence, fitness and health. Course Expectations The emphasis of this course is on personal fitness therefore, improvements in this area are expected to be significant over the course of the semester. Students are expected to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts being taught, effective communication, thinking and inquiry skills and most importantly the ability to apply the course concepts in their personal fitness and healthy living activities. Assessment Students will be provided with opportunities to display your competency in meeting all the specific expectations of Health and Physical Education, throughout the course, using a variety of assessment techniques. When you complete an assessment in any unit, the mark will be recorded under one or more of the four achievement categories that are standard across the province. Assessments shall be continuous and on-going throughout the course. Assessment for this course work comprises 70% of your final evaluation and will be divided in the following manner: Knowledge and Understanding 12% Thinking and Inquiry 8% Communication 8% Application 42% Summative Evaluation Toward the end of the course students will be required to demonstrate overall mastery of the course expectations by completing a culminating activity (i.e. Case Scenario, and Practical & Fitness Testing). Students will also need to demonstrate accurate movement skills and show improvement in muscular and cardio-vascular fitness. The summative evaluation will comprise 30% of each student’s mark. Potential Assessment Methods: Your teacher will provide you with a variety of assessment techniques that may include: Daily Participation Daily Self Evaluation Skill Improvement Quizzes/Test Reflections Research Assignments Presentations Collages/Pamphlets Other Dynamic Activities **It is the responsibility of all students to catch up on worked missed due to an absence and to arrange with the teacher an agreeable make up date for missed tests, quizzes and performance tasks. ** Bur Oak Secondary School Physical and Health Education Grade 12 - Personal Fitness Focus Course Activities This course focuses on personal fitness and training activities. Weight Training: Aerobic / Anaerobic: Alternative: Alternative: , Split Routines , Heart Rate Zones , Skipping , Strength Challenges , Circuit Training , Cross Training , Spinning , LOG , Compound Exercises , Plyometrics , Core Conditioning , Sports (cardio focus) , Super Sets , Interval Training , Stab/med ball , FUN! *Special field trips and/or guests may be a part of the program. Students will be required to pay for these programs. Topic Overview Spotting & Breathing Aerobic versus anaerobic Goal Setting Strength exercises Range of motion Energy Systems Program Development Flexibility Sets and Repetitions Anatomy & Physiology Sports Nutrition 1 RM & Fit Testing Grade 12 Health Topics , Healthy Relationships , Positive Mental Health , Conflict Special Equipment and Attire Students should always wear a pair of shoes appropriate for running and/or aerobic activity. Weight training gloves are not required but may be purchased at a local sporting goods store if desired. Students are encouraged to bring a towel with them to wipe down equipment and to dry off during aerobic workouts. Physical Education uniforms are mandatory at all times. Students who would like shower after class may do so but must provide their own towel and toiletries. Please avoid bringing money or valuable belongings into the changerooms. Bur Oak is not responsible for any damage or loss of personal property. Participation Physical and Health Education is a participatory subject. The Application category is very important to your success. Students will receive a “block” evaluation for each unit the class engages. Students will complete a self evaluation and will receive teacher feedback for each activity block. Students must attend PHE class on time, in proper gym uniform and be an active participant. Moreover, learning skills will be considered during each block. Students must strive for personal grow and development. Any student who chooses to reduce the degree of participation to a minimal level or who displays behaviour that is unacceptable according the Bur Oak Secondary School code of conduct and behavior, will have their participation mark reduced to zero. Bur Oak Secondary School Physical and Health Education Bur Oak Secondary School Physical and Health Education Conduct & Expectations These rules and policies are set up for your success and safety. Get to know them! YOU MUST... , Be on TIME' , Wear your UNIFORMEVERYDAY! , if you do not have shoes, you will NOT participate, and do an alternative assignment , Change promptly, enter the gym and sit in your squad unless other wise instructed , Take off ALL JEWELRY(watches, rings, necklaces, etc) , Spit out your GUM before class begins , Participate actively with a concern for others , Attempt all activities , Treat others they way you like to be treated , Respect for self and others – showing an appreciation for the values, attitudes, customs and traditions of peers , Encourage and include others always ADDITONAL GYMNASIUM POLICIES: , No food or drinks allowed in the gymnasium , Do NOT walk on the gymnasium floor with wet boots or street shoes , Do NOT let students in the gymnasium from the 'exit only' doors , All student activity in the gymnasium and the weight room must be supervised by a teacher , Do not leave any valuables in the change room - YOU must take care of your valuables , The school is NOT responsible for any lost or stolen items , Put your name on your uniform