7-4 Physical Education Project

Physical Education Project

Hello parents and guardians,

My name is Claudia Turcotte and I am your child’s gym teacher. Since the beginning of the year, I have been trying to find fun activities to do during our Fitness Friday session. Those periods are only 33 minutes and we often don’t have time to go outside and or to gather materials. During my research, I found an original idea that will engage students and in which they will have to be creative, cooperative, and use refined movement skills. 

The project was positively received by students. They will be creating sports performance videos in the style of Dude Perfect’s trick shot videos. Throughout the school year, students will learn different skills related to throwing balls (ping-pong, tennis, golf, soccer, basketball,...) using bats & sticks (baseball, hockey, cricket, …), rackets ( tennis, badminton, ping-pong, …) frisbees, and many more. This project will give them many situations to develop the skills related to the practice of physical activities. This project will be completed during our Friday Phys. Ed. periods and under my supervision. Students will receive a mark at the end of this project for stems related to skills and cooperation. They are encouraged to make their tricks as original and creative as they can. 

Parents who have questions or don’t want their child to be in the final video montage can contact me by email at claturcottebarabe@cbe.ab.ca. No student will be penalized for not being in the video sequence.  

If you want to see an example of student work, you can watch that video that was made with grade 8s in 2017. The final project could look like this :  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXyHi-qkYxg 

Thank you,

Claudia Turcotte 

claturcottebarabe@cbe.ab.ca

October 20 - 25

Hidalgo PE 6-9 
This week we finished up the volleyball unit with some competitive and noncompetitive games. We started our handball unit and will continue with this module in the coming week. We will be focusing on throwing and passing, as well as, sportsmanship.

Hidalgo PE 5
We started a volleyball unit this week. We practiced how to pass the ball to teammates through volleys and bumping. We also learned how to start the game through serving. We will continue with this unit this coming week and we will learn the rules of the game and how to do rotations.

9.1 Ms.Feke
This week we finished up our Flag Football unit and wrote our self evaluations. Next week will be our soccer unit, getting outside to play as long as the weather is good! Remember to meet in the main gym and dress appropriately for outside.

Shewfelt 7-9 PE
This week we finished up our soccer unit in PE. Students learned various passing techniques, as well as how to properly receive a pass. Students utilized their skills in small-sided games while focusing on proper sportsmanship. We were happy to enjoy some nice dry weather outside this week!

Soufi 7.3  PE
This week we completed our unit of volleyball, learning our volleying and passing techniques as well as serving. We also started our unit of softball.

Soufi 8.4 PE 
This week we finished up our unit of softball with a few softball games, the students were competitive and enjoy the games and the cooperative play. We then started on our new unit of flag football, learning the proper ball throwing and receiving technique. Please remember to dress for the weather.

October 14 - 18

Shewfelt 7-9: This week we started our soccer module. The weather is finally nice enough to enjoy PE outside! Students are evaluated on the movement skills, cooperation and teamwork, and their ability to apply strategies for leading a healthy, active lifestyle.

Hidalgo 5-9: This week students started their new module: volleyball or football (7-2). We focused on skill development in preparation for games next week.

Richard 5-2: This week, we did our fitness tests. Next week, we will start on our soccer unit.

October 7 - 10

PE 5 - Students started their fitness testing module and will continue next week. Students have received their locks and gym strip. All students will be expected to wear their gym strip (red shirts and black shorts) and have appropriate footwear, starting on Tuesday.

PE 6-9 - Students have completed their fitness module and will move onto new units on Tuesday. Please remember to check the Phys Ed board to see your new location.

September 30 - October 4

This week grades 5-9 started their fitness testing modules. Students will go through several activities to test their cardiovascular ability, flexibility, agility, and muscular strength. For each test, students will set goals and record their results on a fitness card. They can watch their abilities progress throughout the year and set new goals during each fitness module.

Shewfelt- This week, grade 7-9 classes finished up their second PE module. See PowerSchool for updates assessments. Students have now started their first round of fitness testing. Students are filling out fitness cards in order to track their individual progress and improvement! Students are setting goals for themselves before each fitness testing event. Students are testing on cardiovascular fitness, agility, flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance and Vo2 max.

September 23 - 27

GYM STRIP has arrived! We have received the shipment of gym strip this week. Students who have paid in the office will be receiving their gym strip in class Friday and Monday. We appreciated your patience as this shipment took a while to come in. Locks have also arrived, therefore any students who did not receive a lock in the first week will have one next week- that goes for grade 5 students as well!

All classes are extending their modules from this week into Tuesday next week! We will then begin our first round of fitness testing in PE.

Phys Ed 62.  This week we played soccer outside and worked on our fitness skills.  Next week we will try to play soccer as long as the weather cooperates.  We will start fitness testing starting Wednesday.  Have a great snowy weekend.  Mr Favry

Phys Ed 81.  This week we played football outside.  We will extend this unit until Tuesday as long as the snow does not stop us.  we will start fitness testing on Wednesday.  Mr Favry
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This week we continued with our Softball Unit. All Classes worked on throwing and catching, ground balls as well as having a specific day centered around batting practice. It was a great week! Thank you to everyone for giving their best effort each day and good job to everyone in the Terry Fox Run!

Next week those students who paid for Gym Strip will be receiving them. I apologize this did not happen sooner, the order was delayed and just arrived and so Monday students will be receiving their Gym Strip. Those students who also don't have a PE Locker will also be getting a PE Locker on Monday as our Locks arrived this week too. Tuesday will be the last day of this Module before moving into the first round Fitness Testing.

Monday is also my last day here at DTS as Erin Hidalgo comes back on Monday too. I would like to thank each and everyone for you for making September an amazing month of teaching and I wish you all the best throughout the rest of this year. I hope to be back often working on the Sub List.

Have a great weekend!

Mr. Thalheimer

September 16 - 20

Classes - 5.1, 6.1, 7.2, 8.2, 9.4 PE

In all classes we completed our Soccer Unit by finishing with a couple days of Mini-Tournament Play. The students then completed a Self-Assessment on the following Outcomes:

1. Performs and Refines Movement Skills
2. Cooperates to Demonstrate Fair Play and Teamwork
3. Explores and Applies Strategies for Leading a Healthy, Active Life

We started our Softball Unit in all classes and will continue this Unit into next week. We will be working on our Passing, Catching and Batting Skills as well as learn the rules around the games of Softball/Baseball.

Thank you! Have a great weekend!

David Thalheimer -- djthalheimer@cbe.ab.ca
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7.1, 8.3, 9.2, & 9.3 completed their first module in PE this term (throwing & catching/softball). Each student completed a self assessment based on the three stems in physical education:

1. Performs and refines movement skills
2. Cooperation & Teamwork
3. Explores & Applies strategies for Leading a Healthy, Active Life.

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PhysEd 6.2:  This week we completed our unit on Volleyball.  Students now know the main rules and they understood how to turn and serve, and catching the ball with 2 hands.  We mainly played with a bigger bouncy balls then we started practicing controlling a lighter smaller one.    We started flag football and we will be outside all next week.  We will work harder to improve our fitness skills.  Please remind your son or daughter to change for this class and wear appropriate footwear as well as proper clothing as days are getting colder outside.  xafavry@cbe.ab.ca

Phys Ed 81:  This week we completed our unit on Softball.  We started flag football and we will be outside next week.  Please remind your son or daughter to change for this class and wear appropriate footwear as well as proper clothing as days are getting colder outside.  xafavry@cbe.ab.ca

GYM STRIP

A reminder that a shipment of DTS Gym strip will be arriving next week. We appreciate your patience. In the meantime, students are expected to bring clothes from home to change into for PE class- this involved proper footwear! 

New locks have also been ordered, and will be arriving shortly for those students who did not receive a Gym lock yet.

Fall Sports Tryout Schedule

The following schedule is for Soccer, Volleyball, and Cross-Country tryout/games for next week only!

Junior Boys & Girls Volleyball- Grade 6-8 
Senior Boys & Girls Volleyball- Grade 9 
Boys & Girls Soccer- Grade 6-9 
Cross Country- Grade 6-9 (Grade 5's are welcome to join for practice runs!) 

	Monday September 16th	Tuesday September 17th	Wednesday September  18th	Thursday September  19th	Friday September 20th
PM MAIN GYM 2:45-4:00pm	Jr. Boys Vball	Sr. Girls Vball	Sr. Boys Vball	Jr. Girls Vball	XX
PM AUX GYM 2:45-4:00pm	Sr. Boys Vball	Jr. Girls Vball	Jr. Boys Vball	Sr. Girls Vball	XX
PM OUTSIDE 2:45-4:00pm	Girls Soccer Practice Boys Soccer game 4:30-5:30 @ Willow Park	Girls Soccer game 4:30-5:30 @ Willow Park		Boys Soccer Practice	XX
LUNCH		Cross Country		Cross Country	XX

PE Information

PE is up and running! A reminder to all students to bring their gym strip starting next week. We are in the process of ordering new gym strip sizes to ensure all students have a proper size. If you are waiting for your size to come in please feel free to bring your own shorts and t-shirt to change into for PE. You MUST change your clothes for physical education.

Welcome to Physical Education & Health

 David Thompson

Physical Education & Health 2019- 2020                                               

Goal: Our goal as a PE team is to promote and encourage an appreciation for a variety of physical activities and lifetime pursuits in movement, while highlighting students’ impact on their personal health and well- being

Objectives: Students will be participating in a variety of physical education activities. Students will experience movement activities, such as, Volleyball, Cross-Country, Soccer, Flag Football, Wrestling/Combatives, Dance, Floor Hockey/Ringette, Ultimate Frisbee, Badminton, Cricket, Lacrosse, Track and Field, Baseball, Basketball, Cooperative Games, Teamwork activities and various Fitness Components.

General Expectations

1.      Be on time for class

2.      Changed into a proper gym strip (applies to grade 5-9)

3.      Participate to the best of YOUR abilities

4.      Respect yourself and others in your class

5.      Respect all PE spaces and equipment

                                                   

Health Units

Safe and Healthy Choices, Healthy Relationships, and Life and Learning Goals are the fundamental themes of Health for grades 5-9. The health program will be delivered through physical education units throughout the year, in addition to being integrated directly into classes where possible.

·         WELLNESS CHOICES – Students will make responsible and informed choices to maintain health and to promote safety for themselves and others. Personal Health Safety and Responsibility

·         RELATIONSHIP CHOICES – Students will develop effective interpersonal skills that demonstrate responsibility, respect and care in order to establish and maintain healthy interactions. Understanding and Expressing Feelings through Interactions, Group Roles and Processes

·         LIFE LEARNING CHOICES – Students will use resources effectively to manage and explore life roles and career opportunities and challenges. Learning Strategies, Life Roles and Career Development. Leadership Skills, Volunteerism Wellness, Relationship & Life Learning choices are the foundational themes

PE Clothing Requirements

●       It is expected that students change into activewear and athletic shoes to participate in Physical Education.

●       Changing for PE class is important for hygienic reasons, allowing increased movement, fostering positive school spirit, and quick identification of DT students when outside.

●       Students can purchase gym strip from the office at a cost of $12 for T-Shirts and $18 for shorts.

●       Students may also bring athletic wear from home, if they are wearing David Thompson colors: Red on top, Black on the bottom.

●       It is recommended to write your name on both pieces of clothing to avoid lost clothing.

Evaluation in PE class

Students will complete self-evaluations after each module with a large focus on skill acquisition and progression. All evaluation will be based on a 1-4 scale. Teacher evaluation will be completed under the following three stems: 

1. Performs and refines movement skills

2. Cooperates to demonstrate fair play and teamwork

3. Explores strategies for leading a healthy, active way of life

Power School will be updated with student grades for PE and Health.

Athletics Program:

Students are encouraged to participate in athletics at David Thompson School. Athletes must be aware of the commitment and check the “Athletics” bulletin board for practice and league information. There is a “fee” for all sports to cover the cost of officiating. Below are the teams we field and the season of play for each.

●        X-Country - Grades 6-9 (September/October)

●        Soccer - Grades 6-9 (September-November)

●        Volleyball - (September-November)

o    Jr. Girls - Grades 6-8

o    Jr. Boys - Grades 6-8

o    Sr. Girls - Grade 9

o    Sr. Boys - Grade 9

●        Basketball (January-March)

o    Jr. Girls - Grades 6-8

o    Jr. Boys - Grades 6-8

o    Sr. Girls - Grades 8-9

o    Sr. Boys - Grades 8-9

●        Badminton - Grades 6-9 (April/May)

●        Track and Field - Grades 6-9 (April/May)

David Thompson PE Staff 2019-2020

Kelly Shewfelt- keshewfelt@cbe.ab.ca

David Thalheimer- djthalheimer@cbe.ab.ca

Martine Richard- marichard@cbe.ab.ca

Jacques Arsenault jaarsenault@cbe.ab.ca

Heather Feke- hmeke@cbe.ab.ca

Xavier Favry- xafavry@cbe.ab.ca

Erin Hidalgo- eahidalgo@cbe.ab.ca

Karim Soufi- kasoufi@cbe.ab.ca

Claudia Turcotte- claturcottebarabe@cbe.ab.ca