Course Syllabus
**We are following the DESE guidelines and the district protocols that has been set in all of our classes for the Wellesley Public Schools. Our syllabus will be modified to reflect safe physical distancing when learning and practicing our physical skills. Our focus this semester will be standards 4 and 5 of the National Physical Education Standards, and standards 4 and 5 of the National Health standards.**
The National Physical Education Standards
Standard 1. The physically literate individual
demonstrates competency in a variety of
motor skills and movement patterns.
Standard 2. The physically literate individual
applies knowledge of concepts, principles,
strategies and tactics related to movement
and performance.
Standard 3. The physically literate individual
demonstrates the knowledge and skills to
achieve and maintain a health-enhancing
level of physical activity and fitness.
Standard 4. The physically literate individual
exhibits responsible personal and social
behavior that respects self and others.
Standard 5. The physically literate individual
recognizes the value of physical activity for
health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression
and/or social interaction.
National Health Standards:
Standard 4: Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks.
Standard 5: Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.
Assessments: Formative & Summative, PBL, journaling, class discussion and group work.