We believe that hard work is rewarded, and that philosophy is promoted as our theme.  The Bible states in  II Chronicles 15:7 “Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak; for your work shall be rewarded.”  Students are challenged to work at their best in physical education class.

The student is expected to:

1. Participate in a variety of activities developing skills to enhance their fitness and ability to serve.
2. Comprehend terms, concepts, rules and strategies commensurate to ability and activity.
3. Develop and demonstrate the social skills of cooperation, communication and sportsmanship.
   
4. Develop interest in and enthusiasm for sport activity participation.
   
5. Derive enjoyment and achievement through participation in sport activities.

The student shall observe the following classroom rules and policies:

1. Perform routine class procedures including sitting in attendance spot, warming up and stretching exercises correctly.  
   
2. Follow instructions on use of items and use all items for intended purpose only. 
   
3. Demonstrate whole-hearted effort, fair play by adhering to rules and courtesy by appropriately cooperating with classmates.
   
4. Demonstrate skill and ability on specified performance test.
   
5. Participate in all activities as directed by instructor. 
   
6. The student should inform the instructor regarding participation restrictions.  A written note signed by parent or physician is the preferred method for students to be excused from participation.

Each student is evaluated by the following standards and grades are reported quarterly:

1. Students are evaluated in Kindergarten and 1st based on their mastery of the specified skill.
   
2. Students in 2nd – 5th earn a daily grade of 5 points for participation and attitude by demonstrating compliance with classroom policies 1 - 5.  Points are deducted for infractions of the above stated policies according to the severity. Students who repeat infractions during an instruction period have participation restrictions and will receive 2 – 3 points for that day. No student will receive fewer than 2 points on a given day.  

The activities and content outline for this year will be as follows:  

1.  Introduction / Movement / Games	September 2 – 5
2.  Soccer  / Kicking Skills	September 8 – 19
3.  Newcomb / Throwing & Catching Skills	September 22 – October 10
4.  Games	October 13 – 17
5.  Jump Rope / Rhythmic Skills	October 22 – November 7
6.  Fitness	November 10 – 14
7.  Basketball	November 17 – December 16
8.  Stunts & Tumbling	January 6 – 23
9.  Fitness Contracts / Circuit Training	January 26 – February 13
10.  Gym Hockey	February 17 – March 6
11.  Fitness	March 16 – 20
12.  Track & Field	March 23 – April 28
13.  Kickball	April 30 – May 18

Students are required to have shoes for gym floor use only.  It is strongly recommended that girls wearing dresses or skirts have shorts on underneath due to the nature of activity.  Homework is not assigned.  Any comments or concerns may be directed to the instructor by phone by email mellis@centralchristianschool.net.