Physical Education

Philosophy

Physical Education at Old Colony is that integral part of the total education which contributes to the development of the individual through the natural medium of physical activity. It shall encompass a well-balanced program that provides experience that will stimulate growth and the development of appropriate social and psychological behavior. It will consist of those courses and activities designed to help meet the physical and recreational needs of students. It shall be based on the interests, needs, purposes, and capacities of the students at Old Colony. The program should provide experiences which are related to basic areas of living and be compatible with the maturity level of the students. It will teach students what physical fitness is and how they can maintain physical fitness throughout their adult lives.

Main Goals

The comprehensive goals of our program emphysize the mental, emotional, and social aspects of living, as well as the physical development aspects necessary for a satisfying and active life. The program emphysizes the relationship of physical activity to the physical, mental, social, and emotional maturity of students.

Both present and future physical and recreational needs of students are met through participation in a wide variety of physical activities. These activities will lead to the development of coordination, strength, skills, and endurance, all having a continuous lifetime value.

General Goals

Physical Development- to provide vigorous physical activities and develop physical power through development of various organic systems of the body.
Motor Development- to perform physical movement with as little energy expended as possible in order to obtain efficiency.
Mental Development- to provide an individual with knowledge to posses the ability to think and interpret this knowledge.
Human Relations- to help an indivdual make personal adjustments, group adjustments, and adjustments as members of society.
Healthful Living- to provide activities which develop proficiency in skills essential to living safely.
Leisure Time- to provide opportunities for students to acquire a variety of recreational interests, knowledge, appreciation, and, skills which can be included in daily life.

Health Class

Physical Education Class at Old Colony

Health Curriculum - Grade 9

Course Description: Health Education 0.5 Credits

Health education is an instructional program that comprises of reading, worksheets, and tests. Freshmen and sophomores will spend 60 percent of curriculum time in Health Education and the other 40 percent in Physical Education class. The Health curriculum is an extension of the Science Program. To prepare students for the Biology portion of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS), the Physical Education/Health Department is responsible to instruct the Human Biology units (Chapters 37-43) in Health class. The text book used is Johnson, Raven; Biology, Holt, Reinhart, Winston 2004. Grades are based on class participation and successful completion of worksheets and tests. Students receive a letter grade at the end of each trimester.

Scope and Sequence

Trimester 1, Cycle 1

Body Organization
Circulatory System Heart
Excretion

Trimester 1, Cycle 2

Skeletal System/Muscular System
Respiratory System
Nonspecific Defenses/Immune Response

Trimester 1, Cycle 3

Skin, Hair, and Nails
Your Body's Need for Food Digestion
Disease Transmission and Prevention

Health Curriculum - Grade 10