Syllabus 

BESSEMER CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Course Syllabus

Physical Education

2020-2021

INSTRUCTOR: Mr. Burks

CLASSROOM

LOCATION:  Gym/RM 127

CONFERENCE HOURS:  Monday- Friday 5^th Period

INSTRUCTOR WEB

PAGE:  sburks@bessk12.org

A. COURSE DESCRIPTION

In eighth grade, students are provided with a broad range of opportunities to participate in a variety of physical activities. These experiences provide students with a positive outlet for competition with peers and a means of gaining the respect and recognition of others. Physical activities provide students with confidence as they take steps toward independence and a healthy lifestyle. 

B. METHOD OF INSTRUCTION

Students are graded on participation and effort. Students who participate and show effort will receive all 100 points for that day's activity. While it is important that students master certain skills, I think it is more important that students are allowed an opportunity to try and do their best.

Students will be required to dress out during certain activities; they will be given notice in advance. It is recommended that students keep shorts, t-shirt, and athletic shoes in their locker or book bag.

2020-2021 Course Syllabus

Physical Education

All Teachers will rotate between each activity; Peer teaching is acceptable on some activities.

Indoor Activities:

                l. Basketball

2. Dodge ball

3. Volleyball

4. Badminton

5. Dance

Outdoor Activities:

l. Soccer

2. Dodge ball

3. Basketball

4. Flag football

5. Softball

6. Kickball

7. Track and Field

8. Ultimate Frisbee

First 9 Weeks:

Physical Education Units to be covered:

a. Volleyball

b. Dodge ball

c. Badminton

d. Basketball

Second 9 weeks:

Physical Education Units to be covered:

a. Soccer

b. Flag football

c. Kickball

d. Track and Field

Third 9 weeks:

Physical Education units to be covered.

a. Dance

b. Ultimate Frisbee

c. Softball

d. Basketball

* On days or periods of constant heat, rain or cold, indoor activities may be substituted for outdoor activities.

2020-2021 Course Syllabus

Physical Education

Content to be covered:

l) Soccer

a. Dribbling

b. Trapping

c. Passing

d. Heading

e. Games

2) Basketball

a. Ball Handling

b. Dribbling

c. Passing and catching

d. Shooting

e. Games

3) Dodge ball

a. Accuracy

b. Throw strength

c. Strategy

d. Teamwork

e. Games

4) Flag football

a. Throwing

b. Catching

c. Punting and Kicking

d. Games

5) Volleyball

a. Passes

b. Setting

c. Serves

d. Blocking

e. Games

6) Softball

a. Throwing

b. Catching

c. Hitting

d. Fielding

e. Games

7) Kickball

a. Kicking

b. Throwing

c. Catching

d. Accuracy

e. Games

8) Badminton

a. Grips and Stance

b. Flicks and feeding

c. Clears

d. Smash Serving

e. Games

9) Track and field

a. Starts

b. Sprinting

c. Field Events

d. Distance Running

e. Games

10) Ultimate Frisbee

a. Throwing

b. Catching

c. Offense

d. Defense

e. Games

11) Dance

a. Rhythm

b. Line Dances

c. Aerobics

d. Hip-Hop

e. Games