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 Physical
Education Department
Faculty Members
Physical Education at Santa Barbara Junior high emphasizes skill acquisition in a broad spectrum of activities in order to develop a foundation for future physical education classes. The course content is developmentally appropriate for seventh and eighth grade students who, in most instances, will be experiencing a daily, formal, physical education class for the first time.
In grade 7 students are still mastering basic manipulative skills such as throwing, catching, striking, and kicking, and are ready to engage in lead-up games and drills that provide a step-wise progression toward participation in regulation or advanced play in 8th grade. The process of movement-skill acquisition is ongoing through mastery of basic manipulative skills as students explore a variety of team sports and movement activities. Students apply skills in modified games and as they continue into 8th grade they may be introduced to regulation rules and game play. Teams are kept small, allowing maximum participation and involvement by all students.
Our Physical Education studentsare introduced to the elements of physical fitness and are responsible for learning the basic vocabulary. Pre and post fitness tests are given, with results being used to provide personal information, individualize instruction, and indicate student improvement. Fitness scores are never used as the primary factor in the grading process. Teachers may consider using the FitnessGram or Presidential Fitness Test to assess fitness levels. In addition to physical skills, instruction includes cognitive and social development. Students value fair play and social interaction and learn to celebrate individual differences in activity settings.
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