Durant Road Middle Healthful Living

Health Grading Scale = all items listed below are valued equally = 100%

The grades posted on SPAN will represent the summative grade - this is the grade that will let the student and the parent know if the student has reached the competency goal.  Formative grades - the grades that prepare the student to reach the competency goal - will not be posted.  Each student will receive feedback on the steps he/she will need to take in order to reach the desired competency goal(s).


Classwork                                  
    In class work 
    Homework  (an extension of classwork) 
Test / Quiz / Projects                  
Fitness Activities   

                       

*Standing homework assignment is to study / review classwork, notes, quizzes and / or handouts.  Supplies do not allow each student to be assigned a textbook.  Textbooks are accessible on-line - address to be announced.



List of possible Fitness Activities / Assessments

• sit & reach to measure flexibility
• pull-ups
• push-ups
• curl-ups
• shuttle run
• long jump
• BMI = body mass index
• height & weight
• blood pressure screening
  •    ¼ and ½ mile and mile walk / jog
  •    Pedometer test = 20 / 30 minutes
  •    Heart Rate Monitor activities
  •    Heart Rate Record Journaling
  •    Use of Perceived Exertion
  •    Physical exertion @ a healthy level – ranging from low aerobic to high aerobic levels
  •    Reflective journaling of fitness activities
  •    Establishing and working towards short / long-term fitness goals through physical activity  
  •    Health Behavior Contracts
  •    Cooperative games
  •    Team & Individual Activities working towards improving fitness & sport skills    as well as social skills