Physical Education Curriculum Guidelines, Junior High School. Grades 7, 8, 9.

Overview & Synopsis

This guide to the physical education curriculum was developed for use in junior high schools in Duval County, Jacksonville, Florida. A listing of the goals of the program is followed by a presentation of county policies and recommendations concerning promotion, the adapative physical education program, student evaluation, participation, uniforms, tests, maintenance, equipment, safety, and cleanliness of facilities. In addition, department head responsibilities, departmental meetings, professional organizations, student and staff responsibilities, inservice education, and certification are also discussed. The greater part of the guide is devoted to sections on the four courses that make up the physical education program in the junior high schools. For each activity in each course, information on the following is provided: (1) specific knowledge and skills to be acquired; (2) methods of achievement; and (3) evaluation procedures. The guide ends with a list of the C.O.P.E. (Curriculum Objectives for Physical Education) materials on which the county's physical education curriculum is based. (CMG)