This document outlines the importance of physical education for grades 5-8 and provides rules and guidelines for physical education class. It discusses the benefits of physical education such as improved physical fitness, motor skill development, stress reduction, and improved concentration. It also lists rules for being prepared for class, following instructions, listening, cooperating with others, playing safely, and trying one's best. Mindfulness and positive affirmations are also briefly mentioned.

2. IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

3. IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION-GRADE 5-8

4. IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Here are some of the many benefits children receive from a quality PE program:
▪ Improved physical fitness
▪ Skill and motor skills development
▪ Provides regular, healthful physical activity
▪ Teaches self-discipline
▪ Facilitates development of student responsibility for health and fitness
▪ Stress reduction – an outlet for releasing tension and anxiety
▪ Strengthened peer relationship
▪ Leads to improved concentration.

5. RULES KEEP US SAFE!

6. BE PREPARED
-WEAR PROPER CLOTHES AND SNEAKERS
-NO JEWELRY
-BE READY TO PARTICIPATE
-TO BE EXCUSED- YOU MUST HAVE PARENT/DOCTOR NOTE
-USE BATHROOM BEFORE OR AFTER CLASS

7. FOLLOW SIGNALS– STOP – LOOK – LISTEN
-STOP–LOOK–LISTEN WHEN TEACHER BEGINS TO SPEAK,
CLAPS, WHISTLES
-WHEN TEACHER SPEAKS- EVERYONE LISTENS AND FOLLOWS
DIRECTIONS
-RAISE HAND AND SPEAK WHEN CALLED UPON

8. BE A GOOD LISTENER
-LISTENING POSITION- LEGS FOLDED, HANDS ON LAP, EYES ON
TEACHER,
-QUIET WHEN ENTERING AND LEAVING
-PAY ATTENTION TO DIRECTIONS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
-RESPECT TEACHER AND CLASSMATES BY LISTENING TO
SPEAKER

9. COOPERATE AND PLAY BY THE RULES
-SHARE EQUIPMENT AND USE EQUIPMENT PROPERLY
-BE A GOOD SPORT AND COOPERATE WITH TEACHER AND
CLASSMATES
-RESPECT THE FEELINGS OF OTHERS
-ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO DO THEIR BEST
-AIM TO BE A ROLE MODEL FOR PEERS & YOUNGER STUDENTS

10. CAREFUL WHEN IN MOTION
-STAY WITHIN SAFETY LINES (GENERAL SPACE)
-DO NOT ENTER ANYONE’S PERSONAL SPACE- NO TOUCHING

11. TRY YOUR BEST
-GIVE YOUR BEST EVERYDAY BOTH PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY
-UNDERSTAND PERSONAL DIFFERENCES IN VARIOUS CONTENT
AREAS

12. MINDFULNESS INVOLVES BOTH AN AWARENESS AND AN
ACCEPTANCE OF BOTH THE WORLD AROUND US AND OUR
INTERNAL EXPERIENCES.
WHAT ARE POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS?
AFFIRMATIONS ARE POSITIVE STATEMENTS OR MANTRAS THAT
YOU REPEAT TO YOURSELF, EITHER SILENTLY OR OUT LOUD.
THEY ARE INTENDED TO HELP YOU REACH A GOAL, CHANGE A
MINDSET, IMPROVE SELF-ESTEEM, BOOST YOUR CONFIDENCE,
OR IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH.