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4 Internet Resources
for Parents/Students

1. http://pecentral.com/websites/healthsites.html
2. http://www.mypyramid.gov
3. http://aahperd.org
4. http://smartspot.com

Faculty Profile

Name: Jessica Ricotta
College Degree: Graduate of Adelphi University with a Bachelors Degree
Current Status: Studying and Practicing for Master’s in Physical Education
Current Occupation: Physical Education Teacher for Nassau County and Varsity Girls Volleyball and Basketball Coach and Assistant Girls Lacrosse Coach.
Goals in Life: Motivate, inspire, and assist the youth in developing a healthier lifestyle for their future.

Contact Information
Email:
jessicaricotta@adelphi.edu
http://home.adelphi.edu/~jr16424

Valley Stream Central High School Physical Education Program 2008

Head of Physical Education Department: Jessica Ricotta

Teaching Philosophy

Annual Curriculum

Our main goals in our Physical Education Program are to promote overall physical wellbeing. Physical activity is critical to the development and maintenance of good health. Participation in physical activity can increase self confidence and self esteem in a supportive and enjoyable environment, resulting in better management of stress, anxiety, and depression. Life long lessons are learned to utilize and manage throughout student’s lives.
NYS STANDARDS
Standard 1: Personal Health and Fitness Students will have the necessary knowledge and skills to establish and maintain physical fitness, participate in physical activity, and maintain personal health.
Standard 2: A Safe and Healthy Environment Students will acquire the knowledge and ability necessary to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment.
Standard 3: Resource Management Students will understand and be able to manage their personal and community resources.
NASPE STANDARDS
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10th Grade:
Lifetime Sports
Basketball
Soccer
Floor Hockey
Touch Football
11th Grade: 12th Grade:
Weight Training Tennis
Yoga/Pilates Volleyball
Team Handball Pickle Ball
Softball/Rag Ball Self Defense
Badminton Golf
Orienteering

Physical Education Standards

Participation= 50%
Test= 15%
Behavior= 10%
Preparation= 10%
Attendance/Promptness= 15%

Grading Policy

Standard 1: Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.
Standard 2: Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.
Standard3: Participates regularly in physical activity.
Standard 4: Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
Standard 5: Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings.
Standard 6: Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expressions and/or social interaction.

Classroom Rules/Regulations

Respect:
1. You are here to learn. Respect yourself by getting the most out of the class.
2. Give instructor your full attention during verbal instruction.
3. Respect you classmates and their belongings. Encourage fellow classmates rather than ridicule.
4. NO foul language, obscene gestures,
or physical and verbal abuse allowed.

Responsibility:
1. Only you are responsible for your own actions good or bad. There will be consequences!
2. You are expected to come to class prepared, eager to participate in the proper Physical Education attire.
3. Be on time to Class!
4. Your locker and your belongings are your own responsibility.
5. Do not leave class until dismissed.
6.If you cannot participate for any reason, a doctor’s note is required

PE Programs/Features

The New York Healthy Steps
Get Active Stay Active
Pickle Ball Tournament
Project Adventure Rock Wall

School/Community Events

Event When
Athletics Carwash April
Breast Cancer Fund Raiser Tournament October
Hoops For Heart December
Jump Rope For Heart February
Special Olympics May