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Kinesiology - the study of human movement – encompasses much more than just education of the physical body. Kinesiology not only focuses on physical skill aspects of each student. It also includes the social and individual responsibilities, the knowledge to improve and maintain fitness levels through goal setting, the knowledge of how and when to use movement skills and the history of physical education and sport and their impact on society. Gone are the days of roll out the ball and play with no goal or focus, much like recess. Too often with that type of program those students who are athletic get much more playing time and those who are not have a much lower participation level. In simple terms, the fit and athletic play and the unfit and non-athletic are left out. Our goal, as with any other quality kinesiology program, is to educate the whole student and to develop a life long desire to become and maintain their fitness and enjoy active participation in a variety of areas.
To accomplish our program fitness goals, Los Coyote students participate in planned fitness activities that are geared to improve and maintain a high level of physical fitness. Each day students will be involved in such fitness activities as jogging, power walking, jump rope, stretching, fitness circuits, and strength training. Students will set their own individual fitness goals and be responsible for their fitness levels and improvement. There are several different assessments used to determine individual fitness levels however our most important assessment is the California state health-related fitness testing. The testing includes cardiovascular endurance – a timed mile run, upper body strength – push-ups, flexibility – sit and reach and trunk lift, abdominal strength – curl-ups and body composition – skin fold test that measure the muscle to fat percentage. These tests are done at least once a trimester so students are able to track their progress.
To accomplish our program goals of social and individual responsibility, Los Coyote students participate in planned activities that are designed to teach, enhance and assess cooperation and team building, personal and group safety, fair play, and sportsmanship. Many of the assessments will include self and team evaluations, personal reflection, completion of specific activities and teacher observation. Each planned activity encompasses social and individual responsibility.
To accomplish our program goals of movement knowledge and skill, Los Coyote students will participate in daily planned activities that cover the spectrum of movement skills. The movement activities such as juggling, catching and throwing, movement through space, and striking and kicking objects, are designed and taught in sequential order and allow students to work at their own skill level. While there are specific skills that may be tested, the student's participation is the most important in determining their improvement and success.
To accomplish theses goals, our program is very structured. Individual responsibility is stressed and expected of each student. Students are expected to suit out and participate to the best of their ability each day.
GRADING POLICY
Students' academic grade is based on their fitness levels and improvement, movement skills and participation, social and individual responsibility, and written work and projects. Their citizenship and effort grade includes being prepared for class this means dressing out, bring their agenda to class each day, being on time and following directions. As teachers are individuals, there may be some variances in their grading.
DRESSING OUT
To insure safety, personal hygiene, and ease of movement, comfort and performance students are expected to dress out each day in their Los Coyotes Kinesiology clothes. The official kinesiology clothing for Los Coyotes Middle School is:
-Purple T-shirt with the Los Coyotes logo
-Black shorts with the Los Coyotes logo
-Athletic shoes. Shoes must have laces or velcro straps. Slip on are not acceptable. -Black, grey, purple, or navy sweat pants
Students may also wear a sweatshirt OVER their kinesiology shirt. Due to safety, the sweatshirt must be a pullover that has no buttons or zippers on it
1. Mark your name on your kinesiology clothes in the space provided on the front with your first name initial and full last name. Use a permanent ink marker.
2. Graffiti, advertisements, obscenities or missing sleeves or neck ribbing is unacceptable.
3. Undergarments should not been seen.
4. Kinesiology clothes need to be laundered weekly. Clothes go home only on Fridays.
5. Kinesiology clothes and lock may be purchased at the boy's locker room for $25. 6. Kinesiology clothes are to be stored in the student's locker Monday through Friday.
7. Kinesology clothes are to be worn only during kinesiology class.
NON-SUITS
Each non-suit is treated as a discipline problem. Students will not be allowed to participate in the class activity and will be given an alternative individual activity. All repeat non-suits will result in a required makeup scheduled for a wednesday from 2pm to 3pm.
1st non-suit, Parent notification 2nd non-suit Parent notification/Detention/after school make up
3rd non-suit Parent notification/Detention /after school make up
4th non-suit Parent Conference/Detention/after school make up.
5th non-suit or more office referral
Loaner Clothes Are Not Available
DAILY PARTICIPATION
1. Students are expected to suit-out and participate to the best of their ability everyday. NON-SUITS AND NON-PARTCIPATION ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
2. If you are ill, a parent note DOES NOT excuse you from suiting-out. You will have modified participation for ONE (1) day. A parent note is only good for ONE (1) day.
3. A medical doctor excuse is necessary to excuse you from participating AFTER THREE (3) CONSECUTIVE PARENT NOTES.
4. Illness occurring during the school day should be discussed with your kinesiology teacher before the beginning of class.
5. All injuries occurring during kinesiology class should be reported immediately to your kinesiology teacher.
CLASS RULES
1. All personal items such as cell phones or mp3 players, lotion, make-up, purses, books, toys, food, candy, or gum, are not allowed in class.
2. For your safety and those around you, jewelry should not be worn in class.
3. Any student who is late to the locker room will not be allowed in to suit-up and will receive a non-suit.
4. Students have five (5) minutes to suit-up and report directly to roll call.
5. Students are to remain in designated areas until dismissed.
6. Profanity, abusive language, and inappropriate behavior are not acceptable.
MAKE-UP WORK
1. Class work (skills, written and/or fitness test, etc.) missed due to verified absences, parent notes and medical excuses must be made up. Make-ups must be arranged with your teacher.
2. Homework missed due to verified absences must be made up.
LOCKS AND LOCKERS
1. Boys and girls need a district combination lock to secure their clothes and personal items in the locker room.
2. Each individual student will be issued a locker. Students are NOT to share lockers.
3. The locker is to be used only to store kinesiology clothing and other items needed for kinesiology class.
4. You locker should be locked at all times. DO NOT share your combination with any one. You are responsible for your valuables, clothes, books, jewelry, cell phones, and other electronic equipment etc.
5. Locker rooms are closed during class, snack, and lunch.
6. Suggested personal items for your locker: stick deodorant, sun block, band-aids, safety pins, comb/brush, sanitary supplies. NO GLASS or FRAGRANCE SPRAY IS ALLOWED IN THE LOCKER ROOM.
7. Food, drinks (except water), gum, candy, glass, and fragrance sprays are not allowed in the locker room and will be taken away if found.
***Click on the link below to download a KINESIOLOGY STUDENT PACKET.
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