Physical Education
Our mission is that through our physical education (PE) program at Spring View Middle School, all students will appreciate the importance of daily exercise. Our program's goals include educating the total individual by providing the opportunity to develop physical skills, personal relationships, sportsmanship, team building, social responsibility, emotional maturity, and mental growth. Emphasis is placed on fitness for life and basic fundamental motor skills in individual and team sports.
Other information:
Accepted Gym Clothes
- A pair of black “SV” gym shorts, sold by the school, or a pair of plain black gym shorts with the student’s name on it. Longer length is necessary for proper coverage when moving, bending, and stretching. Black leggings are also acceptable for PE.
- A gray “Spring View” Physical Education T-shirt sold by the school, or a plain gray T-shirt—NO pockets.
- Athletic shoes and a pair of socks. (No Crocs allowed)
- Optional: Sweatshirts and pants are recommended for inclement weather. These must be worn over the required PE uniform. Only solid colors black, gray, red, or white are acceptable. No jackets or zippered sweat-tops will be allowed.
- ****School clothes are not appropriate for Physical education and will not be allowed.
- A teacher must approve all physical education uniform substitutions. Alterations are not allowed on PE uniforms. All clothes worn in physical education must be CLEARLY MARKED with the student’s LAST NAME followed by their first initial. SV PE staff will write students' names on their clothing.
- The cost for PE uniforms (shirt & shorts) is $30.00 and can be purchased through the front office (cash or check only).
Core Curriculum
Core Physical Education concepts within our program include:
- Fitness for life
- Sportsmanship & Team Building
- Fundamental Motor Skills
- Strategy & Problem Solving
The concepts are reinforced during instruction of individual activities and team sports. The goal of our Physical Education program is for our students to understand the importance of and the benefits of involvement in DAILY Physical Education. The year begins with an introduction to physical education for all students. Topics include: class policies and procedures, health and skill-related fitness activities, and physical fitness testing. Improving social skills and team building through group activities will also be emphasized.
Excused from PE
- With a parent note, a student may be excused for a maximum of THREE days. The note must be SIGNED AND DATED. On the 4th day, a doctor’s note is required. Depending on the illness or injury, the student might be reassigned to the library until their medical note has expired.
- All medical notes from doctors will be filed with the school/health office, with an additional copy given to the physical education dept. and counseling.
- Only one parent note per unit will be accepted for CARDIO days.
Grading Procedures
- A variety of units will be offered to the students throughout the year. Each unit lasts two to four weeks. Students in each unit are graded on: Participation - Effort - Behavior.
- Participation is emphasized in physical education at all times. In general, if a student is well enough to attend school, then he/she is well enough to participate in physical education.
- Misbehavior, lack of effort or lack of participation will lower the unit grade one-letter grade.
- Students not dressing in Physical Education may not be able to participate in regular activity and will receive a non-participation mark.
Locks and Locker Room Guidelines
- The school will provide locks and lockers. All students must use a school-assigned lock and locker. A fee of $8.00 will be assessed if the lock is not returned. Students will be assigned a locker when they bring a proper P.E. uniform.
- Students are not allowed to share P.E. clothes or lockers. Students must keep their own clothes and valuables locked up AT ALL TIMES.
- Students are responsible for their own belongings. The physical education department is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles.
- All lost and found items will be donated to charity at the end of each quarter.
Make Ups
Physical Education make-ups will be offered during class each quarter. All students will be required to dress on these days. Students who wish to erase one non-participation mark will be allowed to perform make-up during class. Check with your student’s teacher to see if other make-up opportunities are available.
Off-Campus Activities
Some activities for physical education might be off-campus, such as jogging to Spring View Park for special events.
PE Units That May Be Taught
- Badminton
- Modified Lacrosse
- Bowling
- Cardio/Circuit Training
- Dance
- Spikeball
- Personal Fitness
- Table tennis
- Softball
- Soccer
- Pickleball
- Street Hockey
- Tumbling
- Track & Field
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Weight Training
- Field games
- Basketball
Uniforms
- All students must wear a uniform for physical education.
- Improper uniform or footwear may result in not being able to participate in class activities. Proper athletic wear is necessary for full movement, safety, and hygiene. Not being able to fully participate will result in a loss of earned points toward the overall grade.
- For safety reasons, big jewelry and gum are not allowed in class.