Kennedy Physical Education Department

Producing a Lifetime of Fitness

Teachers Activities Mile Dates Health Policies What to do if I'm Absent from P.E. 6th Grade Study Guide 7th Grade Study Guide Heart Rate Monitor Straps Athletics Intramurals Consent Form Email

Meet the Teachers

• Mr. Scarpino: Department Head, Head Girls Track Coach, Intramural Instructor, Athletic Director
• Mr. Williams: Football Coach
• Mrs. Blitek:  7th Grade Volleyball Coach, Assistant Track Coach
• Mrs. Schlumpf: 7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach
• Mrs. Hirst: Health Teacher
• Mrs. Fedderly: Assistant Track Coach

As you see physical education reaches far beyond the forty minute period that each student has daily. We believe in a well rounded student, and a person that gives 100% effort. Physical education goes beyond games and sports, it deals with lifetime fitness and creating a lifelong learner.

Activities

The district has developed a curriculum that fulfills all state standards and an assessment program that solidifies our district as the leading district in the state of Illinois. At Kennedy two days a week are dedicated to fitness, one day the students are in the fitness room and another day they are participating in a cardiovascular activity. The other three days the student will be learning the basics of a particular sport and participating to their fullest.

The activities that we offer are:

Flag Football Softball Basketball Badminton Floor Hockey Dance Volleyball Soccer Team Handball Archery Conditioning Lacrosse

Cardiovascular/Mile Days 

Each week the P.E. Department picks a day and all students will participate in a cardiovascular activity. This day has become known as the mile day, even though the mile is seldom run. Periodically the cardiovascular day will require the student to run the mile, this allows the teacher to have a measure on each student's cardiovascular fitness.

Here are the following dates for the cardiovascular days:

*Dates are subject to change due to schedule conflicts
 
Health

Every student will have six weeks of health each year at Kennedy. Mrs. Hirst teaches the majority of the health at Kennedy, but do to scheduling and time all teachers will teach some health classes. Each grade has a different curriculum and it is constantly changing due to changes in society and whatever current event needs to be touched upon. If you have questions about health please check out the health web page below. If you would like to see any materials or curriculum contact the the PE office at 420-3219 we would be happy to share this material with you.

Policies of Kennedy Jr. High Physical Education

1. All students must be in the gym BEFORE the first bell rings.
2. Students have 4 minutes to pass from class to class and then an additional four minutes to get dressed and seated in their squad lines for attendance. Failure to be on time or an "unexcused " tardy will result in lost points for that day.  First period should be dressed and seated when the bell rings to start school.
3. Students must have a FULL uniform on each day in order to participate. Full uniform includes a Kennedy PE shirt (maroon or gray), a pair of "athletic" shorts worn at the natural waist-line), and gym shoes (with back cover). The students last name must be clearly visible on the front of the P.E. shirt. Failure to have a full uniform on will result in a loss of the daily participation points. Students should wear clothing that totally conceals undergarments.  All tops must cover midriff.  Boy's shirts must have sleeves.  All garments must be reasonable in length.  A good rule of thumb is that garments extend beyond the longest fingertip when arms are fully extended to the side.
4. Students are responsible for the locks they have been issued. All locks are issued by the P.E. Department and are school property. NO NON-SCHOOL LOCKS ARE ALLOWED. Each student has the responsibility to make sure their lock is LOCKED every time they use it. If the lock becomes lost the student must bring $6.00 to receive a new lock. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR THINGS IN A LOCKER WITH NO LOCK ON IT!  dO NOT LEAVE YOUR MATERIALS ON THE BENCHES DURING MORNING INTRAMURALS, DURING PE CLASS TIME, OR DURING AFTER SCHOOL ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES.  WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR STOLEN ITEMS.
5. Students are not allowed in the P.E. office, weight room, or Health room or on the climbing wall without permission or being accompanied by a PE teacher.
6. There will be no jewelry worn during P.E. class due to safety reasons.
7. NO ONE is allowed to use equipment until instructed to do so. Students will SIT DOWN upon entering the gym from the locker room. THERE IS NO RUNNING AROUND ALLOWED BEFORE CLASS STARTS, AFTER CLASS HAS ENDED AND ALWAYS WALK TO THE LOCKER ROOM.
8. A parent note may excuse a student from P.E. for up to 3 days. Anything more than 3 days requires a doctor's medical note. The teacher and the school health technician will deal with extended medical leaves on an individual basis. 
9. Students are required to make up all missed days due to medical notes, nurse's excuse, and absence from school, band/orchestra lessons, or field trips.  IT IS THE STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE HE/SHE GETS ANY MISSED WORK.
10. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO GUM OR CANDY ALLOWED DURING CLASS (OR IN SCHOOL)!
11. No coats, hats, lunches, cell phones, ipods or backpacks (book bags) are allowed in the gym or locker rooms.  Trappers are acceptable.
12. Profanity will not be tolerated.
13. No glass containers or aerosol sprays of any kind are allowed in the locker rooms.
14. Speak with respect to all students, faculty, and staff at KJHS or at any other school.  Insubordination and disrespect are not behaviors that will be tolerated.

WHAT TO DO IF I'M ABSENT FROM PHYSICAL EDUCATION

FITNESS CENTER - FITNESS FACTS
STUDY GUIDE - SIXTH GRADE

1. The best locations to take your pulse is the wrist and neck.
2. Your resting heart rate should be taken first thing in the morning
3. Target heart zone is where you want your heart rate to be during a workout.
4. One purpose of using a heart rate monitor is to learn to exercise within your targaret heart rate zone.
5. An accepted formula for determining your target heart rate zone for general fitness is 60% ot 80% of your maximum heart rate.
6. After exercise, the best method of cooling down to your normal heart rate is to move about in a slow activity.
7. The formula for finding your maximum heart rate is 220 - age.
8. When comparing an unfit person to a well conditioned person, we can predict that the unfit persons resting heart rate will be higher.
9. The perceived exertion of a student working out is the level at which a student believes to be working.
10. An immediate effect of exercise on your heart rate is increased heart beats per minute.

7th Grade Physical Education - Study Guide

1. The "F" in FITTE stands for frequency.
2. The "I" in FITTE stands for intensity.
3. The Two "T's" in FITTE stand for time and type.
4. The "E" in FITTE stands for enjoyment.
5. If a student works out three times a week they are accomplishing the "F" of FITTE (Frequency).
6. A benefit of using the FITTE model would include reducing your rish of injury.
7. To improve your cardiovascular level it is recommended to participate in vigorous exercise a minimum of 30 minutes a day.
8. A very important component of choosing your exercise activity is ENJOYMENT.
9. One of the best examples of a cardiovascular workout is riding an exercise bike.
10. Regular, daily exercise should be a part of a person's life for their entire life.
11. Cardiovascular fitness deals with the ability of the heart & lungs to become more efficient.
12. Building muscular endurance would be a benefit of strength training.
13. Having a Lower resting heart rate is a benefit of exercise.
14. A healthy lifestyle would benefit a person by improving their quality of life.
15. A benefit of improving your flexibility is decreased risk of injury.
16. A benefit of completing fitness testing in Physical Education is to personally evaluate your current fitness levels.
17. Muscle strength is gained by performing push ups.
18. Improved muscular strength & endurance may reduce your risk of injury.
19. A component of health related fitness is increased cardiovascular endurance.
20. High repetitions at lower weights support the concept of muscular endurance.

Heart Rate Monitor Straps

The Physical Education Staff will be utilizing Heart rate monitors again this year.  The monitors will be used to help students work in a specific heart rate zone to maximize the benefits of exercise.  Your child's teacher will rotate the use of the monitors to ensure that each child has the opportunity to use the monitors during the week.

We are encouraging all students to purchase their own strap which they can use during their junior high and high school career.  Having their own strap will eliminate sharing, ensuring proper fitting and increase time usage of the watches.  If you decide to purchase a strap the cost is $5.00.  Please make checks payable to Kennedy Junior High. 

Sizes run from X-small through Medium.  All straps are $5.00 and are adjustable to a degree.  Remember your child can use this strap in high school also.

X-small (less than 100 pounds)
Small (Between 100-199 pounds)
Medium (200 pounds and up)

Athletics

Kennedy Jr. High has an excellent athletic program for 7th and 8th graders. Over 1.500 students participate in an athletic program that Kennedy offers. In eighteen years of existence Kennedy has won 43 conference championships and has built a tradition of excellence. In the fall Kennedy offers football, cross country, and volleyball. Winter sports include wrestling, cheerleading and basketball. Track and field is in the spring.

Intramurals

Over 700 students participate in intramurals at Kennedy. Kennedy offers a wide range of activities that are open to all grade levels. The competition is low but the intensity is high with fun for all being the main purpose. Here are the various activities offered throughout the year:

• Archery
• Badminton
• Basketball
• Bowling
• Chess
• Conditioning/Weight Lifting (B.S.Q.)
• Floor Hockey
• Golf
• Softball
• Soccer
• Track
• Volleyball
• Wrestling

Email

If you have a question about one of our programs that we offer or inquiring about your son or daughter you may contact us through e-mail at the following addresses:

Last updated 10/03/2008