Westwood Middle School

Course Syllabus

Course Name: Physical Education/Health

Instructor Name: Coach Perdue, Mrs. Wilkerson (Ellis)

Contact Information: Feel free to call or email me with any questions or concerns.

• School Phone: 434-797-8860
• Room location: GYM
• Email address: jperdue@mail.dps.k12.va.us tellis2@mail.dps.k12.va.us 
• Planning Period/Office Hours: 7:05 AM-8:45 AM

Course Description: The purpose of this course is to develop physically literate students- students who acquire the knowledge, processes, skills, and confidence needed to make healthy decisions and engage in meaningful physical activity both in the present and for a lifetime. (Virginia Department of Education)

Course Competencies/Learning Objectives: Demonstrate competence in motor skills and movement patterns, apply knowledge of the structures and functions of the body, achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of personal fitness, demonstrate the aptitude, attitude, and skills to lead responsible, fulfilling and respectful lives, and explain the importance of energy balance and the nutritional needs of the body to maintain optimal health and prevent chronic disease. (Virginia Department of Education)

Student Evaluation:

• (Gold) FitnessGram, Participation/Effort/Behavior             40 %
• (Silver) Health Quizzes/Tests                                    35 %
• (Bronze) Daily writing prompts, Exit Tickets                        25 %

A = 90-100%  |  B = 89-80% | C = 79-70%  | D = 69 -60%  | F = 59 -0%

Attendance Policy:

Regular and prompt class attendance is an essential part of the educational experience. Westwood Middle School expects students and guardians to exercise good judgment regarding attendance and absences. Students will accept full responsibility for ensuring their work does not suffer because of absences. All students are expected to attend every scheduled class on time. Exceptions may be made for illness and valid emergencies.

Course Requirements:

• All students should be ready to participate in all class activities.
• All students will be expected to use appropriate classroom behavior.
• All students are expected to be respectful, responsible, and ready to learn on a daily basis.
• All students are expected to bring paper/notebook and a pencil for the health portion/writing prompt for  gym class each day.