LEADERSHIP IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE

(Elective Physical Education Course) Physical Education -Without getting into the debate that leaders are born and not made, leadership can and should be taught to our students. This course centers around leadership techniques, which though universal in nature, are applicable to teaching Physical Education and supervising recreational activities. COURSE DESCRIPTION

This Leadership in Physical Education class is a hands-on experiential unit using actual elementary or middle school P.E. classes. The elementary or middle school teachers whose classes are used become observers, picking up new ideas for future games and activities with their classes. The instructor of the elective becomes the new teacher of the class while the high school students who are taking the elective initially are observers and assistants. Prior to each class the instructor briefs the students on what will be covered that day and assigns duties and responsibilities. At the conclusion of each class the instructor de-briefs the students and prepares them for the next class. After a week of modeling various leadership techniques, the teacher begins to relinquish control and the students take on more responsibility for the conduct of the class. Homework assignments cover leadership techniques, transitional phases of games and activities, and new games and activities which the students will be leading as the trimester progresses. A minimum requirement for each student is to be responsible for three classes using activities of the students choice. A student acts as an assistant to their classmates when not acting as the lead teacher. Each class is carefully de-briefed and evaluated by both the instructor and fellow students and approached with the attitude of what can we do to make our presentations even better. This elective operates on the belief that individuals are usually more capable(mentally, emotionally, and physically) than they perceive themselves to be, and if given the opportunity to try in a supportive atmosphere, can discover this excellence within themselves.By satisfying the requirements of this course,students should be able to display an awareness of the connection between the concepts they dealt with in the gym and direct experiences outside the gym known as real life.

SWRSD OUTCOMES
Outcome 6: Students exhibit a positive attitude and self-initiative. Outcome 7: Students use a variety of ways to think and to reason when solving problems, and making thoughtful decisions. Outcome 8: Students demonstrate their awareness of their own strengths and skills and have self-confidence to take risks that will realize their potential as lifelong learners. COURSE OUTLINE

CONTENT (Essential course facts, concepts, and basic skills; assessed with teacher -made and standard tests and rubrics )

Major Units of Study
A. Developing Personal Responsibility for Communications and Leadership

Alaska Content Standard: Standard B: Skills for a Healthy Life (A student should be able to demonstrate responsibility for the studentŐs well-being)
Key Elements: Student will be able to:

Alaska Content Standard: Standard C: Skills for a Healthy Life (A student should understand how well-being is affected by relationships with others)
Key Elements: Student will be able to:
Major Categories of Skills

A. Cross-curricular and/or Integrative Skills

Key Elements: Student will know about, understand, and demonstrate the ability to
1. effectively communicate (listen, observe, read, write, discuss, present, explain, persuade, defend)
C. Life and/or Employability Skills
Key Elements: Student will know about, understand, and demonstrate the ability to
attend, be punctual, follow directions, manage time, stay on task, meet deadlines
safely, effectively, efficiently, accurately use the work area, materials, tools, & technology
set short and long-term goals, plan, use higher order thinking skills, seek help, persist
respect and treat others equally, from the perspective of the needs and rights of all people
D. Cultural Relevance:



Alaska Content Standards for Culturally Responsive Schools: Student Standards A-E
Key Elements: Student will know about, understand, and demonstrate the ability to
5. explain the processes, forces, and interactions of the world and its varied cultures, including the

INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES AND MATERIALS


A. Community Resources Related to Course
Each individual and/or team of instructors, with the help of long time staff, students, parents and other concerned community members should cooperatively compile and periodically update a list of village elders, parents, local government leaders, business persons, and other concerned, active members of the community willing to share their wealth of experiences, knowledge and skills. If available, specific examples should be included now.
B. Major Internet Web Site Addresses Related to Course (a tiny sample)
(other sites to be added)
C. Media Center: Southwest Region School District
 Contact Roz Goodman, the Southwest Region Media Specialist, for help. She has lists of materials related to specific subject areas and will help you find Internet resources or other materials
D. Itinerant Travel Kits and/or Permanent Core Skills Instructors' Materials



The Ultimate Human Body 2.0 Multimedia

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(Assessment Guidelines and Grading still "under construction" and awaiting additional in-put)

Teacher-made tests of content units will be required: pretests, quizzes, Unit Tests, Final Exams

Processes/Skills will be assessed Rubrics, checklists, et.al.

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(The Following Still Needs Input, Thought, and Work)

ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES AND GRADING
The primary goal of this class is to give all students an opportunity to gain essential new knowledge, comprehension, and skills. To determine if all students are actually attaining this goal, regular, in-progress assessment of student progress will be part of daily in-progress activities and final student projects.

CONTENT KNOWLEDGE TESTS
Minimum Requirements : At the very least, course Content will be regularly assessed with traditional
Teacher-made Tests (multiple choice, completion, true/false, matching, short essay).
STUDENT PERFORMANCE RUBRICS
EXTRA CREDIT WORK
In order to encourage students to pursue high level performances and quality products, all students who have completed required work, including any expected revisions, should be given an opportunity and encouraged to do Extra Credit work that might increase the depth and/or breadth of their understanding.
GRADING
All students will be held accountable for meeting the minimum requirements of all courses and will earn grades based on their ability to demonstrate the acquisition of basic content knowledge and comprehension, and their ability to apply specific essential skills to produce quality finished products. Final Grades in all courses will follow on a traditional "A", "B", "C", "D", "F", "I", system.
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