Recreation Syllabus:

Monarch High School Physical Education Department

Teacher: Ms. Butler             Course: Recreation           Planning: 6:15-7:15am, 2:45-3:15pm

Phone: (754)-322-1400 (ext. 3055)                                E-Mail: pamela.butler@browardschools.com

Materials Required: Proper dress out clothes:
Black, Red, Gray or White gym shorts or pants
Black, Red or Gray T-shirts
Tennis shoes with socks

Course Purpose: The purpose of this course is to enable students to acquire basic knowledge and skills in a variety of recreational activities.

Course Requirements:
Dress out daily
Participate

Rules for Success:
*Be in the locker room before the tardy bell rings
*Use your own locker and wear your own clothes
*Dress out and participate in class
*Use appropriate social skills, showing respect for others at all times
*Be a “Knight” exhibit all characteristics found in the knights code of chivalry

Grading system:
Dress/ Participation = 75%
Projects/Assignments = 25%

Course Content:
-safety practices
-rules and terminology
-history
-biomechanical and physiological principles
-techniques and strategies
-sportsmanship
-fitness activities
-fitness assessment
-officiating
-organization and administration of recreational activities
-consumer issues
-benefits of participation

Make Up Policy:
If you are absent from class you have two (2) days for each absence to meet the following requirement to make up your points. Pick up a copy of the “make-up” sheet and complete it with a health or fitness related article or run one mile after school. There is a maximum limit of 5 articles per marking period.