GPSD Course Syllabus
Course Title: Athletic Conditioning
Grade Level: 9th-12th Credit Available: .5 credit of PE
Pre-Requisite: Intro to PE and Instructor Approval
Teacher Contact Information:
Names: Jenner Yriarte ([email protected]) Robbie Zaina ([email protected])
Phone Number: 541-474-5710
District Webpage: www.grantspass.k12.or.us
Please visit my teacher webpage for additional course information – go to the district homepage, select school,
staff webpage, and find teacher.
Grades will be issued at the end of the first and second semester. Progress reports will be mailed home at the
end of 6 and 12 weeks. Parents and students are encouraged to follow progress on Power School. Visit the
district webpage to learn more about how to access your account.
Course Description: Athletic Conditioning is designed for the high school athlete that participates in a sport at
the High School level. Students will be asked to participate in activities that are designed to help them become
better athletes and injury prevention. Among the activities will be Weight Training, Agility Training, Flexibility,
Cardiovascular Training, and Competitive activities in a wide range of areas.
Course Expectations: The student will:
1. Be prepared for participation every day. Includes dressing down in GP Issued Team Gear and shoes.
2. Work to improve his/her skills in class every day.
3. Demonstrate skills and knowledge in several ways, including through consistent, active participation in
class.
4. Respect others in class – respect differences in ability, personality, and experience
5. Demonstrate positive sportsmanship.
Course Standards: As required by law, students will be scored on their knowledge and skill on the standards
expected for the course. Students will not only be given an overall grade for the course but will also be
measured on specified standards aligned with course content. The standards will be measured using the
following rubric scale.
Rubric
Scale
5
4
Descriptor
Mastery: Superior academic performance through evidence of in-depth understanding and demonstration of
skill/standard.
Approaching Mastery: Consistently meets and sometimes exceeds the basic skill/standard and has a complete
understanding, and can demonstrate the skill/standard.
3
Proficient: Meets the standard with basic knowledge and demonstration. Some errors may be present.
2
Working Toward Proficient: Not yet passing. Occasional demonstration of skill/standard.
1
Not Proficient/Insufficient Evidence: Limited achievement of the grade level standards/expectations.
Proficiency cannot be determined due to missing assignments, and/or length of time in school.
Specific Course Standards
SKILL: Demonstrate competency in a variety of activities.
1. The student will demonstrate at least basic skills in some of the following categories; individual activities, dual activities, aerobic/cardio-
respiratory lifetime activities, team sports, strength training and conditioning, and aquatics. More advanced skills in at least one category will
be demonstrated in a second semester Physical Education course. The student may demonstrate skill through drill, game play, and
performing proper exercise technique during workouts. The student may enhance the demonstration of skill through critique of their own or
another student’s skill performance. Includes state standards: PE.HS.EE.01 and PE.HS.EE.02
KNOWLEDGE: Demonstrate rules and strategies in a variety of activities.
2. The student will demonstrate knowledge of rules and strategies in some of the following categories; individual activities, dual activities,
aerobic/cardio-respiratory lifetime activities, team sports, strength training & conditioning, aquatics. The student will also be able to
communicate basic strategies in at least one team activity and one dual or individual activity. Includes state standards: PE.HS.EE.03 and
PE.HS.EE.04
APPLICATION: Be Physically Active
3. The student will actively participate in physical activities on a consistent basis. While participating, the student will apply rules, procedures, and
proper etiquette as well as apply conflict resolution strategies to improve sportsmanship and safety. In addition, the student will recognize
and evaluate personal factors that impact participation. Includes state standards: PE.HS.FL.01, PE.HS.SM.01 and PE.HS.SM.02
LIFETIME FITNESS: Demonstrate knowledge of the importance and impact of exercise on personal health.
4. The student will assess personal health-related fitness status, identify individual fitness needs, and demonstrate the ability to develop a fitness
program to improve overall fitness throughout their life. Includes state standards: PE.HS.FL.02, PE.HS.FL.03 and PE.HS.FL.04
Learning Targets:
Learning targets are assessed using the district grading scale described below. To view the rubrics for each activity, please use the
following link or follow the GPHS Physical Education link on Mr. Richard’s staff web page. GPHS Physical Education resources link
Skill:
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I can demonstrate proper Bench Press and Bench Press Variations technique (feet flat on floor, proper
grip, hips on bench, full range of motion)
I can demonstrate proper Squat and Squat Variations technique (parallel or below, proper balance, flat
back and strong core, knees over toes)
I can demonstrate proper Power Clean and Olympic lift variations technique (legs and hips used to start,
back remains straight, catch with bent knees, movement done in straight line)
I can demonstrate proper form and safety when spotting students in a variety of lifts
I can perform speed, flexibility, cardiovascular, and agility activities with proper technique and skill
Knowledge:
 I can identify which muscles are at work during an exercise through tests and quizzes
 I can evaluate factors for lifetime fitness and activity
 I can demonstrate my knowledge of cardiovascular information
Application:
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I can follow and use a prescribed workout program to increase my strength and agility and show
improvement throughout the duration of the class
I can evaluate and analyze proper lifting form of myself or others
Grading Criteria:
Academic grades will reflect a student’s mastery of the subject’s knowledge and skills according to state
standards. Extra credit will not be provided. Students will be graded on 3 specific categories; each category will
have multiple assessments which will provide the student grade.
1. Skill assessments
2. Knowledge assessments
3. Application assessments
District Grading Scale:
A. 90% or better
B. 80-89%
C. 70-79%
F. 69% or less
Mastery
Approaching Mastery
Proficient
Not proficient
Late Work or Missing Work: Students must complete assignments and submit them to the teacher in order to
demonstrate that they are working toward proficiency. Students who miss the opportunity to be assessed will
be able to make up the assessment during Cave period. Some assessments may require more than one
assessment opportunity. Additional assessment opportunities will be available during the semester during office
hours.
Reassessment: When a student is reassessed, the final score received will be the best score earned on that assessment.
Class Policies:
 Students are provided with a combination lock for use in the locker room to lock up their valuables.
 ·Electronic devices and hats are not allowed in Physical Education class.
 ·Students who are not dressed to participate will not be allowed to participate.
 ·Students who do not participate for any reason (non-dress, Dr. excused, absent) lose that opportunity,
on that day, to be assessed (physical assessments).
Required Texts and Other Supplies/Fees: GPHS Physical Education clothes and athletic shoes are required.
GPHS PE Department Non-Dress Policy
Students enrolled in Physical Education classes are expected to dress for participation. This includes:
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GPHS Physical Education shorts or GPHS Team shorts
GPHS Physical Education shirt or GPHS Team shirt
Athletic shoes
Students are encouraged to print their name on their Physical Education clothes.
For safety and hygiene reasons, GPHS Physical Education clothes and athletic shoes are required. When a student is not prepared for
class, he/she will not be allowed to participate in the lesson or activity that day. Physical Education is designed for students to learn through
several methods, the major component being “learning by doing”. Student participation is vital to student achievement in Physical Education class.
In addition, consistent demonstration of skills and application is essential in order to assess a student fairly and accurately. Assessments are
ongoing throughout each instructional unit. When a student does not dress down (and therefore does not participate) the student loses the
opportunity to learn, to practice and to be assessed.
Students who are not participating for any reason (non-dress, Dr. excused injury, etc.) who become a distraction or disruption to the class
will be referred to administration for disciplinary action.
In addition to the loss of opportunity to be assessed, failure to dress down to participate will result in the following consequences:
3rd non-dress: Post card or call home to notify parents that students has not been prepared for class several times and
will be assigned detention for all future non-dress days.
4th non-dress: 45 minute school detention will be assigned.
5th non-dress: Another post card or call home to remind parents of the continuing problem and to also alert parents that
opportunities to be assessed are becoming very limited.
6th + non-dress: 45 minute school detention will be assigned.
Differentiation strategies available in this class may include extension activities, acceleration, or other
activities, depending on the needs of the student.
I have read this course syllabus and understand the content.
Student Signature______________________________________________________ Date __________________
Parent Signature _______________________________________________________ Date __________________