S+Kane,+Daniel

**Office:** 212 **Office Phone:** (207) 778-xxxx **Office Hours:** Monday through Thursday 2:30-3:30 ** E-mail: Daniel.c.kane@maine.edu **
 * Teacher:** Mr. Kane

=Summary of Unit= Welcome to Health class. This unit will cover many important aspects about physical activity. Students will learn about the importance of staying physical active throughout their whole lifetime. Students will interact with one another to talk about the barriers that they face when in comes to participating in physical activity and ways to overcome these barriers. Students will also discuss the different types of exercises and become knowledgeable about physical activity terminology that will aid them in their everyday life. Students will also discuss and present the benefits people receive when they regularly participate in physical activity.

=Establish Goals= Maine Learning Results: Health Education and Physical Education - H. Physical Fitness Activities & Knowledge H4 Physical Activity Benefits Grades 9-Diploma Students explain the interrelationship of physiological responses and physical, mental/intellectual, emotional, and social benefits related to regular participation in physical activity.

=Students will understand that= • physical activity is an important aspect of a healthy life style. • there are many different types of physical activities you can do to improve your health. • staying physically active is a life long goal.

=Essential Questions= • How can participating in physical activity improve my life in the short-term and long-term? • How can I find a physical activity that I can do and enjoy doing that will improve my overall health? • Why do people, especially in America not participate in physical activity?

=Students will know= • Terminology: exercise, aerobic, anaerobic, strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular endurance, physical activity, overweight, obese. • Key Factual Information: Short-term/long-term affects of physical activity, different types of exercises, data on health problems in the United States and the rates of obesity, overweight, and physical inactivity. • Critical Details: The interrelationship of physiological responses and physical, mental emotional, and social benefits related to physical activity. The barriers that many Americans face when it comes to physical activity and ways to overcome these barriers.

=Students will be able to= • describe how physical activity is an important aspect of a healthy life style. • apply the importance of physical activity. • document physical activities they enjoy doing that will improve their health. • compare different types of exercises. • consider why people do not stay physically active. • self-asses the barriers they face when it comes to physical activity.

**Performance Task Overview** Students will work in pairs and act as marketing managers working for NFL Cares to complete a commercial using Xtranormal Video to show the benefits of participating in physical activity. Each marketing pair will present their commercial to the NFL Cares Board of Directors and the commercial that is chosen will be shown during Superbowl Sunday and the winners will enjoy a job promotion and a trip to Dallas, Texas to attend the Superbowl in the NFL Cares Executive Box.

=Expectations=


 * Absent Policy:** Students must abide by the attendance policy that the district and school has mandated. If students reach the maxium unexcused absences then that student will not receive credit for the class. If students are absent it is up to the student to make arrangements to find out what they have missed. If a student is going to be absent but has the capability to Skype into class they may do so by communicating with their "Skype Buddy" which we will choose on the first day of class. If students are going to be absent then they should look at the class Wiki for assignments and notes on what they missed. If a student is going to be absent for an extended period of time, please communicate with me ahead of time if possible, so that I can gather up work for you and make a plan for getting you caught up.


 * Assignment Policy:** Students are expected to complete their assigned work on time. If students do not complete their work on time they will need to communicate with me when they will be getting me their work and how.


 * Classroom Expectations:** In this class it is important for all students to feel comfortable and safe. Much of this class will include class discussion which makes it important for all students and teachers to be respectful to eachother. In class we will have many discussions where you will not be required to raise your hand and be called on before you speak; this makes it important to be respectful and be aware of when someone else is talking and to let that person finish what they are saying before you start talking. Some of the content that we cover may be uncomfortable for some students. REMEMBER, if you are uncomfortable with what we are talking about you do not have to share any information and if you are uncomfortable to the point where you feel you need to leave the room please do so.

**Plagiarism Policy**: It is important for students to be aware of the schools plagiarism policy. We will discuss early in the semster what consists of plagiarism and how to cite other people's work that you use as a resource.

=Benchmarks (360 total points)= =Grading Scale= **A** (93 -100), **A-** (90 - 92), **B+** (87 - 89), **B** (83 - 86), **B-** (80 - 82), **C+**(77 - 79), **C** (73-76), **C-** (70 - 72), **D+**(67 - 69), **D** (63 - 66), **D-** (60 - 62), **F** (0 - 59).
 * • Blog:** Create a blog about how physical activity is important to maintaining a healthy life style. You will be assigned to not only post your own ideas on your blog, but you will also be asked to find resources about the benefits of physical activity. Also, each student will be asked to comment on everyone else's blog in the class. (20 points)
 * • iMovie:** Students will work in groups of four to create a short 4-10 minute movie that shows different types of physical activity that students may enjoy participating in. Students will use iMovie or Movie Maker to complete this assignment. After editing and completing their short movie students will present their movie to the class. (20points)
 * • Comic Life:** Students will work in pairs to create a comic that shows the importance of physical activity. The class will vote on their favorite comic and the winning comic will be put in the next addition of the school's newspaper. (20 points)
 * • Wikispaces:** Students will create their own Wikispace that compares the different types of exercises. Students will find resources, videos, podcasts, etc. about the different types of exercises, how these exercises improve your health, and what types of physical activities fall under these types of exercises. (20 points)
 * • Digitial Photogrpahy:** Many people in America do not stay physically active throughout their lifetime. Some of these people have physical reasons why they can't, have social obligations, or just decide not to participate in physical activity. Students will work in pairs to create a sideshow with text displaying reasons why people do not stay physically active throughout their lifetime. (20 points)
 * • GarageBand:** Many high school students are physically inactive and it is showing a rise in health problems. Students that are inactive have a greater chance of being or becoming overweight in their lifetime, which increases the risk of health problems in their future. Students will work in pairs to create an audio product using GarageBand addressing the barriers high school students face when it comes to staying physically active. (20 points)
 * Performance task:** Xtranormal Video (See Performance Task Overiew above for better description of the assignment). (100 points)
 * Participation:** Students will be expected to participate in class discusses and be to class on time. Participation is this class is so important that it is worth the same amount as two of the above assignments. Some students may be shy and not talk or want to share as much as other students. I will grade participation on how students stay on task in class and even if they are not sharing in class on certain subjects, as long as they show they are paying attention they will be considered to be participating. (40 points)