APOLLO MIDDLE SCHOOL EAGLES

Middle School Health/Wellness Center Syllabus

Coach Cunningham
Health Course Description:
This course is designed to promote student learning with regard to health issues
that affects their immediate and long-term health. Maintaining a healthy way of living
requires a balance of physical, mental-emotional, and social well-being.
Health education provides students with knowledge of skills necessary to confront
health related issues and make a smooth transition from puberty to adolescence.
Healthy Living Philosophy:
Health and Wellness Education is an important part of the total educational
program. Students participate in physical activities that allow them to develop an
understanding of the physical abilities of themselves and others. Students become aware
of the social benefits of physical activity through participation. The mental and
emotional benefits of physical activity become evident when an active role in physical
activity is encouraged.
The total development of students is the goal of the educational system. Healthy
Living Education is a vital part in reaching this goal. A variety of activities are
incorporated into the physical education program. Activities vary from Wellness Class
Room work and Fitness activity.. The age level of the individuals is a factor determining
what activity is to be provided, but the outcome at any level should be the same.
All students have the need and right to enjoy the benefits of physical activity.
Through a creative and well-rounded physical education program, students will benefit.

Class Expectations: All students receive a points for attendance or excused absence,
these points can be deducted for violations such as leaving class without permission,
improper locker room conduct, failure to get to training room on time etc. See below
policy about Class Expectations.

TIMELINESS 2 POINTS
- Report To Locker Room before Tardy Bell and be dressed out precisely
Five Minutes after tardy bell. You will receive a wristband during roll
call, you may not participate without wristband.

PARTICIPATION 2 POINTS
Participate in class: Students are expected to participate during the entire class
period.
o Students who put forth the effort will develop the skills needed to do well
in class.
o Class time consists of 5 minutes of health and preparation 40 minutes
Physical Activity. Students are required to participate in all to receive full
credit.
ATTITUDE/BEHAVIOR 2 POINTS
Positive Attitude/Behavior: Students must exhibit a positive attitude and good
behavior every day.
Respect for teacher, classmates, and self is required. Following Directions.
Having a good attitude. Appropriate behavior and not using profane language and
horsing around.
Students will be introduced to new games and skills. Everyone is on different
levels. Bullying and humiliation, abuse or harassment will NOT be tolerated!
Students must show good character and act appropriately at all times to receive
full credit. If needed, students will be redirected to the safe seat, buddy room,
focus room, and office. If students have to leave class they will be required to
write a paper.
1. If a student is absent it is their responsibility to find out what was missed and
make it up.
2. Bring binder with paper and pen/pencil to every class.
ATTIRE/Dressing out 2 POINTS
Dress out: Students are expected to dress out with the appropriate clothing every
class period.
o Appropriate clothing: tennis shoes (must tie), socks, t-shirt (w/ school
appropriate logo).
o Approximately 5 minutes will be given at the beginning to dress out, and
10 minutes is given to dress back in.

o Points awarded as long as Student is properly Dressed.

WORK ETHIC/Effort 2 POINTS
Student demonstrating effort in fitness workouts.
WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS : Each week on Wednesdays, class will meet in Training
room, and each student will have points for week reviewed.
Wellness Units
Health units vary depending on the class. All classes focus on making
healthy choices and preventive measures to take to stay healthy.
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY TOPICS:
-

Dangers of Drugs and Addiction

Counting Calories and Healthy Diet
Mental Health and Stress Management
Paying it Forward: Civic Commitment and Community Wellness

Health/Fitness Units:
Diagnostic Mile
Final Mile
Eagle Run
7s Circuit Training
35 Minute Standard Circuit Training
Grading:
1. Daily points: 10 points are earned every day.
- Students must be present and meet all expectations to earn points for the
day.
Absent: See Make up Work below\
A total of 50 points for the week will be reviewed each
week on Wellness Wednesdays.
2. Health Points:
- Will be issued for assignments and quizzes.
- Notebooks: notebook checks will be done randomly throughout the 4 and
a half week rotation for 50 points.
3. Health Quizzes: Will be given normally on Wellness Wednesdays week basis.
Quizzes will cover recent material being discussed in class.
Make-up work:
1. Tests: Students who are absent the day of the test.
- The student must make and appointment with the teacher to make up the
missed test. (Before school, after school, or during seminar).
2. Daily Points: Students who are absent for daily activities.

The student has the option of making up the daily points (unless prohibited
by the district or principal) with paper make up, physical activity make up,
or free day.
Paper: One page hand written over any sport or physical activity
established in the middle school physical education curriculum. It does
not have to be researched.
Physical make up: The student must make an appointment with teacher
outside of class time and complete either a 7 minute jog or 15 minute
walk.
Free day: One free day will be given per quarter to use for absences.
These will not carry over form quarter to quarter.
Remedial Fitness: This option is offered during class period at the
discretion of teacher during class. A student will be directed to push ups,
sit ups, or extra calisthenics; this can be an opportunity to regain lost
points or send to the office.

Acknowledgment worth 10 points

Student NAME________________________________________________________
MOTHER OR FATHER EMAIL:_________________________________________
MOTHER OR FATHER TEXT____________________________________________
I acknowledge that I have reviewed the Health and Wellness Course Syllabus and will
work toward the goal of the student listed above on meeting or exceeding the course
standards. GO EAGLES!!!!

Please read the above information and then sign below and return to your teacher during
your class time.
Student _______________________________________________date____________
Parent/Guardian ________________________________________ date___________