6th-8th Grade Wellness
Mrs. S. Schiess
Philosophy
The Washington Township Comprehensive Health Curriculum addresses not only the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards and the national measures within the discipline, but also and most important, our District's vision of a systematic, comprehensive and innovative approach to comprehensive health/physical education. All students will be able to make dynamic life choices that place emphasis upon nurturing the physical, mental/emotional and social well-being forces that make up the human condition. They will also be able to design and model a healthy life-style that emphasizes the importance of balance in all areas of their lives and the individual responsibility for maintaining their health.
Scope and Sequence
1. Mastery of Common Physical Activity Skills and Strategies
2. Concepts of Physical Fitness Training and Conditioning
3. Skills and Fitness Development
4. Awareness of Personal Factors Influencing the Personal Choice of Physical Activity
Activities
-Tennis
-Volleyball
-Pickleball
-Badminton
-Cooperative Games
-Fitness
How Students will be Graded:
Each day of Wellness is worth 4 points!
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Grading Points |
P.E. Days |
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Preparation, Sportsmanship/Positive Behavior/ Following Directions: |
25%: 1 Point Per Day |
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Warm-up (walking, calisthenics, flexibility, muscular endurance/strength): |
25%: 1 Point Per Day |
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Knowledge (Written, Demonstrated, Answering questions): |
25%: 1 Point Per Day |
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Athletic/Physical Ability & Effort/Participation: |
25%: 1 Point Per Day |
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Total Points |
30 Days = 120 Points |
| Exemplary: | 116-120 points |
| Proficient: | 90-115 points |
| Apprentice: | 75-89 points |
| Novice: | Less than 75 points |