• Introduction

    A student must earn 1 credit in Physical Education as a part of their graduation requirements at Tamaqua High School.  All freshmen and sophomore students will be scheduled for class on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 

    Our basic philosophy is to provide a variety of activities that will promote and encourage lifetime fitness.  Through this type of exposure we are confident students will understand the benefits of exercise, may it be skill related or health related, and the impact it can have on their health . 

    Program of Study

    Freshmen/Sophomore physical education students have a prescribed program of study.  There will be 6 activities that will be on a 30 rotation.  The students will no longer only have 1 activity per quarter.


    Rotation of 

    30 Days

    Health Related

    Skill Related

     

    9th Grade

    10th Grade

    1

    Personal Fitness

    Personal Fitness

    2

    Cardiorespiratory Training

    Water polo / Survival Skills

    3

    Adventure Activities / Games

    Climbing / Line Dancing

    4

    Stroke Refinement/ Endurance

    Pickleball

    5

    Weight Training

    Horseshoes / Spikeball

    6

    Mountain Biking

    Tennis


    Grading

    Participation: 60%   

    • Change into proper PE attire (bottoms, tops, and sneakers)
    • Highly active participation and self-motivation
    • Demonstrates & models positive behavior & attitude
    • Active engagement in skill & fitness development during class
    • Demonstrates ability to evaluate and assess strategies & rules associated with activity

    Skill Testing: 20%

    • Skill testing WILL NOT be based on an individual's athletic ability or how he or she compares to others in her grade and/or class.
    • Skill testing will be based on our department's designed rubric that monitors a student’s progress.

    Written Testing: 20%

    • There will be a minimum of 3 quizzes per semester based on the concepts relative to making a person become more healthy in a physical, mental and social aspect.

    Students that DO NOT change into appropriate clothing or DO NOT participate in their physical education class will receive a zero for the particular day of the occurrence.

    Anyone missing more than the allowed excused absences will be required to make up the work missed.  Excused absences include, but are not limited to: absent from school, medical excuse, parental note, and school field trip.  Any unexcused absences or class zeros may not be made up.

    Medical Excuses

    If a student cannot participate in the regular course of study for an extended period of time, a medical excuse is required. Depending on the nature of the injury or illness, an alternate activity may be advised to meet the needs of the student with permission from the physician. (Adapted Physical Education forms are available from any P.E. instructor).

    (Example) If a doctor gives a medical for no physical education for six weeks, your child will have to make- up at least 15 PE classes if they are a freshman or sophomore; and at least 10 PE classes if they are a junior or senior.  Please, ask the doctor to give your child the option to do something in Physical Education class so that they may receive credit without making any classes up.  

    At no time will students receive credit for participation by score keeping, writing reports, or other types of writing assignments.

    Conclusion

    If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact your child’s instructor.  We may be reached by calling the high school office at 668-1901.


    Jim McCabe

    Department Head of the Health and Physical Education program

    jmccabe@tamaquasd.org

    570-668-1901  ext 2228


    Michael Ouly

    mouly@tamaquasd.org

    570-668-1901  ext 2228


    Lynn Deiter

    ldeiter@tamaquasd.org

    570-668-1901  ext 2113



     
Last Modified on August 22, 2023