PERIOD SIX ULTIMATE FRISBEE

Class Introduction:

Ultimate

Course description

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to basic skills and knowledge associated with ultimate through active participation in the sport. In addition, this course provides students with the opportunity to increase their individual level of physical fitness, practice positive personal and social skill, and acquire knowledge of fitness concepts, and demonstrate and understanding of how a wellness lifestyle affects one�s health, fitness and physical performance.

Course Objectives

Students will:
1. Demonstrate basic skills associated with ultimate, including passing, forehand and backhand throws
2. Demonstrate the ability to perform several offensive and defensive strategies.
3. Understand basic ultimate rules, terminology, and scoring procedures.
4. Demonstrate proper etiquette and good sportsmanship.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the typical game sequencing: kick off, pass attack, defense, , transition, and offense.
6. Demonstrate an awareness of community resources and career opportunities related to ultimate.

Grading
You will be graded on:
Attendance 20%
Participation 50%
Sportsmanship 30%

Grading Scale
A=90%+
B=80%-89%
C=70%-79%
D=60%-69%
F=59% and below

Attendance
You are expected to be on time to class. Three trades equal an absence. Unexcused absences result in a zero for the day. Ten absences result in a failing grade. Only excused absences can be made up. Single periods count as one absence, double periods as two. One hour of make-up work is required for an excused absence. Make-up work will be recorded on a log sheet. The log must include a brief description of the activity, time spent, and the signature of a supervision adult.

Medical Excuses
A student may be excused from class participation by the parent for a maximum of three days. Makeup work would be required to earn the points missed. A doctor may excuse a student for up to three weeks. Makeup work would be required to earn the points missed. Should a student miss more than three weeks of activity in a quarter, credit would be withdrawal for the marking period. All medical excuses will be reported to the school nurse.

Participation
You are expected to wear appropriate clothing during class. The emphasis here is on footwear for the gym or the field. Tennis shoes should be worn in the gym and a turf shoe for the field. Although I do not enforce a dress code for class, like most other schools it is still important to wear clothing to class that you can move comfortably in. All students are expected to be in the activity area of the class. Leaving the area may result in a loss of participation points

Sportsmanship
Respecting others in the class both for students and for the teacher. Having a good attitude about the activities and encouraging others. Being a team player.