Course+Outline

**Physical Education Department**
 * Surrattsville High School**
 * Course:** Physical Training
 * Teacher:** Mr. D. Newman
 * Contact Information:** demarie.newman@pgcps.org

= I. Course Description= free weight lifting techniques, stretching and how to construct a workout plan.
 * Aim: Students will learn the five components of fitness, basic human anatomy, proper lifting techniques, the advantages of circuit training, pyramid training plyometrics and how to construct a personal workout plan.
 * Topics covered will be the five components of fitness, human anatomy,
 * Class length: This is a semester-length course, which will convene every other day for 90 minutes.
 * There are no prerequisites for this course.

= II. Instructional Philosophy=
 * Students are to report to class on time prepared with their uniform and give 100% during class. Any student without a not dressed will receive “50%” for that day.
 * Instruction will be both teacher and student centered. The class will entail lectures, oral and physical presentations, peer led exercises and stretches.
 * Students will work in groups no larger than three and no less than two. This is critical for students to be able to spot each other in the weight room for safety precautions.
 * Students will be evaluated on dress and participation, projects, physical performance, written assignments, quizzes and exams.

= III. Major Course Projects=
 * Paper on free weight exercises and techniques
 * Research paper on constructing a personal workout plan

= IV. Assessment Plan/Grading Factors=
 * Performance-Based Assessment = 70%
 * Cognitive Assessment = 20%
 * Portfolio/Journal = 10%

__**V. Pacing Guide**__
 * Orientation Weeks 1 & 2
 * Fitness Test/Conditioning (Week 3)
 * Circuit Training (Weeks 4 & 5)
 * Pyramid Training(Week 6)
 * Lifting Techniques (Weeks 7- 10)
 * Personal Training Plan (Week 11 - 14)
 * Plyometric Training(15 – 17)
 * Sport-Specific Training (Week 18 - 20)

= VI. Required Materials=
 * Uniform-SHS Plain Gray shirt/ Black knee length shorts
 * Athletic shoes
 * Socks
 * Notebook and paper
 * Pen & Pencil
 * Pad/Combination Lock