Team Sports

Instructor: Matt Thode 

E-mail: thode@lp.k12.mn.us

School Phone: 320-395-2521 Ext 1173

Course Description:

Team Sports is an elective course for grades 10-12. This course will focus on activities that can be played in a team setting.  Students will learn and participate in a number activities that will help develop their overall knowledge, understanding and strategy of team sports. This course will also help students to understand and develop their overall fitness. Good sportsmanship and attitude will be expected during all activities at all times.                                                                                                               

Materials needed for this course:

• You are REQUIRED to be prepared for class each day by having a change of clothes, which allows you to function athletically and promotes good hygiene.
  • Appropriate clothing include: shorts, t-shirt, sweatshirt, sweatpants, warm clothing for outside and athletic shoes.
  • Failure to dress appropriately will impact your grade.
• Locks will be provided for all students
  • If you lose your lock it will be $5 to replace the lock.
• You are encouraged but not required to bring a non-glass water bottle labeled with your name to class when expected to be outside. 

Grading:

Grading Scale         Students will be graded on the following:

90% - 100% A - Class Participation    

80% - 89% B - Attitude & Behavior     

70% - 79% C - Understanding Concepts/Strategies

60% - 69% D - Appropriately Dressed

Below 60% F                - Online Participation/Written Quizzes

Absences: 

If a student misses a day(s) they will be responsible for submitting the online make-up activity form which will be located in Google Classroom.  

Requirements:  Student participation is a must.  This is an activity-based class therefore students should expect to be active during the class period.  Students should be prepared to openly experience new activities.  Remember to be safe, responsible, and respectful and have fun. 

 *** ALL STUDENT HANDBOOK POLICIES WILL  BE ENFORCED ***

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