0. BERNOTAS MIDDLE SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH
P.E. Teachers: Heidi Keller, Matt Keller,
Joe Komperda and John Krol
Health Teacher: Nicole Thompson

1. Our goal is to provide a quality physical education program, introducing students to a variety of activities throughout the year that will encourage enjoyment of physical activity.
We strive to provide students with the skills, knowledge and confidence that will enable them to become a lifelong physically active person.
We want the students to understand the importance of physical activity in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and the lifetime benefits of health and wellness.
We hope to keep students active, engaged and feeling successful while emphasizing kindness, cooperation and respect for one another.
THIS IS OUR MISSION...

2. THIS IS WHAT WE DO…. Individual and Team Sports: Badminton Pickleball
Track and Field Tumbling
Basketball Volleyball
Soccer Speedball
Team Handball Ultimate
Softball Floor Hockey
Tchoukball
Satryan Ball
Lifetime and Recreational
Activities:
Baggo Bowling
Golf Dance
Spikeball

3. FITNESS Fitness Activities: Fitness Walking Circuit Training
Fitness Stations
Pacer
Lap Fitness
p90x
T25
Fitness Testing:
Sit-Ups
Flexed Arm Hang
Sit and Reach
Shuttle Run
Mile Run
Pacer

4. Bernotas P. E. uniforms consist of blue shorts and a blue t-shirt
Bernotas P.E. uniforms consist of blue shorts and a blue t-shirt. Uniforms are available for purchase at any time during the school year. Shirts cost $9 and shorts are $8.
Students must wear athletic shoes and have them properly tied.
Students are allowed and encouraged to wear sweatpants and/or a sweatshirt under their P.E. uniform when the weather gets colder and class is being held outside.
Rental P.E. uniforms and gym shoes are available in case students forget their P.E. uniform. Rentals may be checked out from the P.E. staff
DRESSING FOR P.E.

5. INJURIES or ILLNESSES
Students with a parental or medical request for limited or restricted activity due to injury or illness will be provided with a modified program.
Parental notes are good for up to three days; extended excuses need to be issued from a doctor.
Students are expected to dress down and participate in the physical activity or modified activity unless notified otherwise.

6. EXPECTATIONS & GRADING
EFFORT
Gives top effort daily.
Self motivated.
Encourages others.
Committed to improving personal fitness.
PARTICIPATION
High level of participation.
Always displays quality movement during activity.
Excellent understanding of skills and strategies.
Stays on task. .
ATTITUDE
Shows respect to classmates.
Encourages others to improve.
Consistently demonstrates a positive attitude and good sportsmanship.
Works well with others.
EXPECTATIONS & GRADING
Students will be given a daily grade based on the three criteria: Effort, Participating, and Attitude. Students will be given a final grade at the end of each term (every 6 weeks).

7. TEACHER WEBSITES Mr. Keller http://home.d47.org/mrkeller
Mrs. Keller
Mr. Komperda
Mr. Krol
TEACHER WEBSITES

8. Mrs. Thompson-Health My web site: http://home.d47.org/nethompson/
Best time to contact: 9:30-9:50 & 11:35-12:30

9. Health Curriculum 6th 7th 8th
Health triangle Communication/PP Mental/emotional
DMP Refusal skills Alcohol
Bullying Decision Making Sexual education
Puberty Sleep/caffeine
Skeletal system Preventable causes of death
Circulatory Tobacco/Drugs
HIV

10. What to expect…….
Students will be learning how to apply what is learned in health to their lives!
Lectures
Activities
Role-plays
Projects
Tests-study guide provided

12. Journaling-sample questions
6th:Why is it important to learn how to make good decisions? Give an example of how decisions can affect your life?
7th:What are 3 goals you have for your life? How could giving in to negative peer-pressure affect your goals? How could giving into peer-pressure effect the 3 sides of your health triangle?
8th:Explain how you normally react when you are really stressed. Do you think this reaction is healthy or unhealthy? Name at least 3 healthy ways to deal with stress

13. Requirements Required for class 3 ring binder Dividers-
8 for 6th grade
6 for 7th grade
4 for 8th grade
2 things to be signed by parents
District 47 letter
Parent health letter