PE 101- The Foundation of Physical Education

The purpose of PE 101 is to introduce students to key Physical Education concepts that will be utilized throughout the year during instruction.  All teachers in the department discuss and use these concepts, however, students may not have a clear understanding of what they are and how they are used.  PE 101 is intended to clarify aspects of what I call “everyday curriculum”.  Topics include “The New PE”, “Sportsmanship”, “Fitness Components”, “Training Principles”, “FIT Formula & Exercise Intensity” & Self Assessment.  For example, in every unit, participation grades are often times based on sportsmanship and attitude, but, what are the appropriate expectations of every student when it comes to sportsmanship.  Also, students are required to record their Heart Rate after mile and pacer runs.  Why and how is pulse taken and why is it relevant to Physical Education?  PE 101 addresses these, and many other important principles.

PE 101 Curriculum Outline

1. A.  The New PE
   

1. 1.  California State Standards
   

2. 2.  The New PE vs. The Old Style
   

3. 3.  More individual and lifestyle focused
   

2. B.  Sportsmanship Ed
   

1. 1.  Discuss the traits of Good vs. Bad   Sportsmanship Behavior
   

3. C.  Fitness Components
   

1. 1.  Examine the definitions and application of the 5 Fitness Components- Muscular Strength, Muscular Endurance, Flexibility, Cardiovascular Endurance and Body Composition
   

4. D.  Exercise Principles
   

1. 1.  Look at the key principles that drive all training and exercise- Warm-up, Cool-down, Stretching, Specificity, Progression and Overload
   

2. 2.  Apply these using real-life examples
   

5. E.  FIT Formula & Exercise Intensity
   

1. 1.  Examine the FIT formula- Frequency, Intensity, & Time
   

2. 2.  Look at measuring Intensity as it applies in the Physical Education setting using Heart Rate and Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE)
   

6. F.  Personal Assessment
   

1. 1.  Collect personal data and use it to identify strengths and weaknesses