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 and are mandatory.
  • If you lose your lock it will be $10 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 F                                                  - Online Participation/Written Quizzes

Points of Emphasis & Requirements

• Participation in all activities is required and is vital to physical education.
• No phones or headphones/earbuds should be used during PE or in the locker room.
• Good sportsmanship is encouraged, poor sportsmanship will not be allowed.
• You will be allowed an extra 2 minutes after the bell to change and be in the gym.  Failure to do so will result in a tardy.
• Please treat everyone and everything with respect at all times. 

Absences: 

If a student misses a day(s) they will be responsible for submitting a make-up online via email. Online make-up guidelines are located in your PE Google Classroom. Only excused absences can be made up. Only 3 absences per semester can be made up (Unless prior authorization is obtained). 

-You have 1 week to complete make-ups. After 1 week, you can not make it up.

 Final Thoughts: 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.

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

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