6th Grade Physical Education

New York State Physical Education Standards

• Demonstrate competency in a variety of physical activities (games, sports, exercises) that provide conditioning for each fitness area

• Know that motor skills progress in complexity and need to be used in the context of games and sports with additional environmental constraints

• Combine and integrate fundamental skills and adjust technique based on feedback, including self-assessment

• Understand the relationship between physical activity and the prevention of illness, disease, and premature death

• Develop and implement a personal fitness plan based on self-assessment and goal setting, understand physiological changes that result from training, and understand the health benefits of regular participation in activity

• Develop leadership, problem solving, cooperation, and team work by participating in group activities

Standard 2: A Safe and Healthy Environment
Students will acquire the knowledge and ability necessary to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment.

Intermediate - Standard 2

• Understand the risks of injury if physical activity is per-formed incorrectly or performed in extreme environmental conditions, and recognize the importance of safe physical conditions (equipment, facilities) as well as the emotional conditions essential for safety

• Develop skills of cooperation and collaboration, as well as fairness, sportsmanship, and respect for others

• Work constructively with others to accomplish a goal in a group activity, demonstrating consideration for others involved

• Understand the physical and environmental dangers associated with particular activities and demonstrate proper procedures for safe participation in games, sports, and recreational pursuits

• Understand the role of physical activity, sport, and games as a balance between cooperative and competitive behaviors and as a possible arena in which to develop and sharpen leadership and problem solving skills, and understand the physical, emotional, and social benefits of participation in physical activities

Standard 3: Resource Management
Students will understand and be able to manage their personal and community resources.

Intermediate - Standard 3

• Should be informed consumers, aware of the alternatives available to them within their communities for physical activity and should be able to evaluate facilities and programs available

• Demonstrate the ability to locate physical activity information, products, and services

• Know some career options in the field of physical fitness and sports

Jewelry Guidelines:

Understanding that the jewelry guidelines are introduced at the elementary schools and are consistent between each building and progressing all the way through to the high school, the expectations, responsibilities and accountabilities are greater for the high school since they are earning credit toward graduation. 

The jewelry guidelines specifically state the following:

No jewelry is to be worn during Physical Education classes
(i.e. watches, bracelets, rings, hanging earrings, body piercing).

Dress Code:

Students participating in physical education class are expected to dress appropriately for the physical activity of the day.  Safety and freedom of movement are important elements in proper attire to participate. Students are also expected to take into account dressing appropriately for the weather. Since the weather is so unpredictable, students are encouraged to have warm weather clothes (T-shirt and shorts) & cold weather clothes (sweatshirt and sweatpants) stored in their PE locker at all times.

Athletic sneakers are to be laced and tied. Skateboarding shoes, boots, slip-on sneakers and platform sneakers are not acceptable.  Students are not only expected to have their sneakers laced and tied, but tied tightly to ensure proper support and prevent shoe from falling off during activity. Athletic socks are needed for sweat absorption.  Athletic shorts or sweat pants, t-shirt and/or sweatshirts are the norm.  Half-shirts, tank tops and button down shirts are not acceptable. 

It is important not only for safety, but for your own personal hygiene that you have a proper change of clothes for class.  Clothing worn during school can not be worn for physical education class.

Locker Room Etiquette:

Students are expected to possess a personal combination lock to secure their belongings in the physical education locker rooms.  A "Master" combination lock is strongly encouraged. If a lock can not be purchased, students should inform their teacher of their situation.  During class, all personal belongings should be locked securely in a physical education locker.  Students should not give out their personal combination to other students.  Lockers should be secured and locked before, during and after class.  The physical education teacher may possess the combination for security and safety purposes.

It is required for all students to have a set of physical education clothes and sneakers available in their respective physical education locker.  Periodically, students should take their physical education clothes home to be cleaned.

Grading Policy:

Medical Excuses:

Inhaler Form

Source: New York State Education Department, Physical Education Standards, (2006)