Thomas County Middle School

5th Grade Fitness Syllabus

 

Teacher:  Deborah Miles-Anderson                                               Phone:  (229) 225-4394

 

E-mail:  danderson@tcjackets.net

 

Course Description:

 

Welcome to 5th Grade Fitness Class! The purpose of this course is to teach a wide range of exercises and exercise theory to achieve a wide variety of fitness goals. We will use these exercises and knowledge on a daily basis to improve our personal fitness. Be prepared to learn and work hard every single day. You will be exhausted, you will be sore, and you will become more physically fit as a result of the hard work you will do in this class.  P.E. is generally fun, but this class is real work.  In addition to learning exercises and exercise theory, you will learn about goal setting, major muscle groups, stretching, injury prevention, nutrition, and how to continue your fitness activities after and beyond this class. We will use the following techniques (as well as others) to improve fitness: 

 

Jacket Boot Camp• Strength training • Core Exercises • Running • Circuit Training• 

Yoga Techniques • Plyometrics • Aerobics • Stretching 

 

Georgia Performance Standards Framework for Physical Education:

 

Standard 1: Demonstrates competency in motor skills and patterns needed to perform a variety of activities.

 

Standard 2: Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities

 

Standard 3: Participates regularly in physical activity.

 

Standard 4: Achieves and maintains a health enhancing level of physical fitness. 

 

Standard 5: Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity. 

 

Standard 6: Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction. 

 

*General Information 

• Groups should be the same individuals (including coaches) for each session to limit risk of exposure. Students or coaches CANNOT change groups for the duration of this guidance.

 

• Fitness equipment should be cleaned prior to each workout and sanitized between use by each student.

 

• Student-athletes are encouraged to bring their masks from home for use in the fitness room.

 

• Hand sanitizer should be plentiful and readily available.

 

• Each student should have his or her own personal water and water bottle. No use of water fountains allowed. 

 

• Social distancing should be adhered to always.

 

 

Limitations on Gatherings:

• Workouts must be conducted in “pods” of students with the same groups of students and trainers always working out together. 

 

• There must be a minimum distance of 6 feet between each individual as much as possible. 

 

• Individuals should wash their hands for a minimum of 20 seconds with warm water and soap before touching any surfaces or participating in workouts.

 

• Equipment must be wiped down thoroughly before and after an individual’s use of equipment.

 

Hydration:

• No water fountains allowed.

 

• Athletes should bring their own water bottles.

 

Grading:

 

Each student must bring athletic shoes and participate in order to earn points for a daily grade, Monday through Friday.  Students must bring dress athletic shoes to earn participation  points.  Students will receive 20 points for each day that they participate.  If a student does not bring athletic shoes or participate for the day, they will lose those full credit points.  Example: If a student brings athletic shoes only 2 days in any given week his/her participation grade for the week is 40, 3 days=60, 4 days=80, and 5 days=100.  Each student will be allowed one written excuse from a parent with no penalty.  To avoid being penalized after the first excuse, students are asked to bring an excuse from a doctor.  Also, if students are off task, they will lose half credit for the day. 

 

Mandatory Equipment:

 

Students will need to have the following with them every day. Students will not receive daily participation/effort points on days they are not prepared to workout.  Athletic shoes appropriate for running. 

 

Classroom Expectations:

 

 A weight room has many dangers, and student behavior is the most important part of safety in this class. No student will be allowed to behave in a manner that poses a risk to themselves or others.   Students will behave in a manner that will not disrupt the educational environment and are expected to respect others and their property. 

 

-Profanity and inappropriate remarks will not be tolerated.

-Students should not have any electronics out (No Cell Phones). 

-Give electronics or any valuable items to Coach. 

-Refrain from talking unnecessarily or engaging in horseplay during class.

-No eating, drinking, or chewing gum.

-Refrain from wearing jewelry. 

-Students are not allowed to touch classroom equipment without the coach's permission.

-Students are expected to participate! 
 

Class Schedule:

Times	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
8:15-8:55	6th 1st Half	6th 1st Half	6th 1st Half	6th 2nd Half	6th 1st Half
8:55-9:35	6th 2nd Half	6th 2nd Half			6th 2nd Half
9:40-9:50	Break	Break	Break	Break	Break
9:55-10:35	7th 1st Half	7th 1st Half	7th 1st Half	7th 2nd Half	7th 1st Half
10:35-11:15	7th 2nd Half	7th 2nd Half			7th 2nd Half
11:20-11:55	5th 1st Half	5th 1st Half	5th 1st Half	5th 1st Half	5th 1st Half
11:55-12:30	5th 2nd Half	5th 2nd Half	5th 2nd Half	5th 2nd Half	5th 2nd Half
12:40-1:20	Lunch/ Planning	Lunch/ Planning	Lunch/ Planning	Lunch/ Planning	Lunch/ Planning
1:30-2:10	8th 1st Half	8th 1st Half	8th 1st Half	8th 2nd Half	8th 1st Half
2:10-2:50	8th 2nd Half	8th 2nd Half			8th 2nd Half

 

Mission Statement:

 Thomas County Middle School provides a unique, high quality education as a bridge from elementary to high school and beyond.