Mr. Ben Philpot teaches physical education at San Marin High School. He graduated from Sonoma State University in 2010 and was on the rowing club from 2005-2010. His goals are to help students develop a healthy lifestyle and gain an appreciation for physical activity. Students are required to take two years of PE, with options to take weightlifting or yoga. Grades are based on activity, written work, and fitness. Medical excuses require notes and non-participants must observe and do assignments. He encourages students to be active and eat healthy at home.

1. SAN MARIN HIGH SCHOOL
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Mr. Ben Philpot
bphilpot@nusd.org

2. Introduction
 1st year at San Marin
 Graduated SSU in 2010
 2005-2010 –Sonoma State Rowing Club
 Living in Larkspur
 Health Enthusiast

3. Mission Statement
 Growth for Life – Reaching for a healthful
lifestyle!
 The Physical Education Staff at San Marin High School is
committed to helping all students gain an appreciation of
the LIFETIME benefits of pursuing healthy living through
activity, wellness, and social interaction.
 We pledge to maintain a non-threatening environment
where all students are free to challenge themselves.
 We are dedicated to helping the students grow for life.

4. Physical Education at
San Marin High School
 Students are required by law to take two
years of Physical Education
 PE Course 1
 Freshmen
 PE Course 2
 Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors
 Can opt out of PE 2 if you:
 Pass PE 1
 Pass 5 of 6 Fitness Tests
 Mile, Push ups, Curl Ups,
 Flexibility, Trunk Lift, BMI

5. Other PE Options
 Weightlifting
 Must take and pass PE1 as freshmen
 Yoga
 Must take and pass PE1 as freshmen

6. Grading
 65% Activity Cards

7. Grading
 15% Written Work
 Includes test, quizzes, and any other written work that may be assigned
 This also will include any group projects
 20% Fitness
 Includes all runs and other fitness related activities
 1 timed run per week

8. Medical Excuses
 Parent Notes
 By state law a parent may request an excuse for up to three consecutive
days. A written note from a parent or guardian must be turned into the
instructor on the day of the excuse. The note is only good for that day and
must be dated and signed with a phone number
 Non-participants will be required to “DRESS-OUT” and observe activities
along with an academic assignment.
 Medical Notes
 After three days, a physician’s note is needed and will be honored for as
long as the doctor designates.
 Students will not be required to dress-out
 Effort points may be awarded for completing a special assignment
 Student may be sent to the library to work on the special assignment after
reporting to the teacher for attendance.

9. How can you help?
 Do not allow your child to opt out
 Encourage them to exercise at home
 Lead by example
 Provide healthy food options

10. Contact
 Ben Philpot
 Website
 www.SanMarinPE.weebly.com
 Email
 bphilpot@nusd.org **BEST WAY TO REACH ME**
 Office Phone
 798-5221
“Success comes from knowing that you did your
best to become the best that you are capable of
becoming.”
-John Wooden

11. Physical Education
Standards
 For a complete list of the Physical Education
Model Content Standards for California Public
Schools visit:
http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/SS/documents/pestandards.pdf