Yokohama International School PHYSICAL EDUCATION HANDBOOK
Contents
• YIS Physical Education Faculty • Overview of the PE Programme • Personal, Social and Health Education • Injury and Absence from PE • PE Uniform • Sports Facilities at YIS
PE Faculty Members
David Noon BEd (Hons. 1St Class) in Physical Education Leeds Carnegie College MSc Sports Science Staffordshire University * Head of PE, Teacher of PE 6-‐12, Teacher of PSHE, Soccer Coach Makoto Kosaka BA from Tokai University in Physical Education, Japan MEd from University of Victoria, Canada in Coaching Studies High Performance Coaching Diploma from National Coaching Institute, Canada * Teacher of Grade 2/4/5 Elementary PE and Middle and High School PE/PSHE. High school volleyball/baseball/basketball coach Peta Jane Buchanan BSc -‐ University of Tasmania BHM with Honors (PE) -‐ University of Tasmania * Teacher of Elementary and Grade 11/12 PE and Grade 9/10 PSHE. HS Girls Tennis Coach Alex Thomas Bachelor of Secondary Physical Education, University of South Australia Second Major -‐ Outdoor Education * Teacher of Elementary and Grade 9/10/11 PE/PSHE. Soccer Coach.
PE Overview
Yokohama International School Physical Education ‘Fitness is for Life’
Physical Education at the Yokohama International School provides students with the opportunity to participate in regular challenging physical activity, and develop an understanding of fitness for life and the benefits of a balanced healthy lifestyle. Skills, concepts, knowledge and attitudes are developed through progressive practices and structured games, designed to ensure maximum participation by all. The PE programme also contributes to a student’s personal and social education, providing opportunities for co-‐operation, self-‐reflection, teamwork, decision-‐making and problem solving.
Aims and Objectives of the Elementary PE Programme The aim of the PE programme at YIS is to develop a combination of transferable skills promoting physical, intellectual, emotional and social development, and to encourage present and future choices that contribute to long-‐term healthy living. In the Elementary years, emphasis is placed upon the development of physical skills, concepts, knowledge and attitudes through modified games and practices. Students are encouraged to make links with other areas of the curriculum, and PE is used to link with PYP ‘units of inquiry’ and ‘trans-‐ disciplinary themes’. The development of a student’s wellbeing is implicitly and explicitly addressed through 6 areas of the curriculum underpinned by the IBO student learner profile. Primary Years Programme Content-‐ Students in Grades K-‐2 have 2 single lessons per week, while students in Grades 3-‐5 have 1 double and 1 single lesson per week. Content includes games, track and field, adventure challenge, movement composition, health related fitness and fundamental physical skills. Assessment-‐ a variety of assessment techniques are used to evaluate student development in PE, such as video analysis, teacher observation and peer assessment. Students will receive two narrative and performance indicator reports a year (At the end of Semester 1 and 2).
Aims and Objectives of the Grades 6-‐8 PE Programme The aim of the PE programme at YIS is to develop a combination of transferable skills promoting physical, intellectual, emotional and social development, and to encourage present and future choices that contribute to long-‐term healthy living. In the middle years, physical education builds upon the foundations of physical skills, concepts, knowledge and attitudes laid in Elementary PE. More emphasis is placed upon recognized games/disciplines/sports, and students are also introduced to a more competitive arena through the extra curricular athletics programme. The development of a student’s wellbeing is implicitly and explicitly addressed through a variety of areas of the curriculum and areas of interaction, underpinned by the IBO student learner profile. The areas of interaction provide contexts through which teachers and students consider teaching and learning, approach the disciplines and establish connections across disciplines. The five areas of interaction are: • approaches to learning (ATL) • community and service • health and social education • environments • human ingenuity. Middle Years Programme Content-‐ Students in Grades 6-‐8 have 2 double periods a week. Content includes outdoor and indoor invasion games, movement composition, track and field, net games, health related fitness and striking and fielding games. Assessment-‐ a variety of assessment techniques are used to evaluate student development in PE, such as video analysis, teacher observation and peer assessment. Students will be assessed twice in each semester in each of the following MYP assessment criteria;
Aims and Objectives of the Grades the 9/10 PE Programme The aim of the PE programme at YIS is to develop a combination of transferable skills promoting physical, intellectual, emotional and social development, and to encourage present and future choices that contribute to long-‐term healthy living. In Grades 9 and 10, physical
education continues to build upon the foundations of physical skills, concepts, knowledge and attitudes laid earlier in PE. The development of a student’s wellbeing is implicitly and explicitly addressed through a variety of areas of the curriculum. Grades 9 and 10 Content-‐ Students in Grades 9/10 have 1 double period a week. Content includes outdoor and indoor invasion games, movement composition, track and field, net games, health related fitness and striking and fielding games. Assessment-‐ a variety of assessment techniques are used to evaluate student development in PE, such as video analysis, teacher observation and peer assessment. Students will be assessed twice in each semester in the following assessment criteria; A-‐Organisational skills B-‐Collaborative Skills C-‐Critical Thinking skills D-‐ Reflection and Communication They will receive two narrative and approaches to learning indicator reports a year (At the end of Semester 1 and 2).
IGCSE PE In Grade 10, students have the option to choose IGCSE Physical Education. Aims/Objectives of IGCSE PE The aim of this course is to give students the opportunity to study sports in depth and study the theoretical side of physical education. Skills • In depth understanding in four sports including: training methods, technique / strategies and rules /officiating. • Theoretical knowledge on various aspects of physical education
outlined in the course description. Assessment Internal Assessment • 40% Performance -‐ Practical performance in the sports being performed • 40% Coursework -‐ Assignments related to the theory section of the syllabus • 20% Tests -‐ Tests based on the theory section of the syllabus External Assessment • 50% of the grade for this course is based on the practical assessment of candidates in four different sports. The criteria for this assessment are set in by Cambridge • 10% of the grade for this course is based on the student's critique of themselves and their peers within the four sports being assessed in the practical section • 40% of the grade is based on a test of theoretical knowledge Course Description Theory Unit 1 -‐ Factors Affecting Performance • Skill • Motivation and Mental Preparation • Skeletons and Joints • Muscles and Tendons • Circulatory and Respiratory Systems • Fitness • Physique • Drugs Unit 2 -‐ Health, Safety and Training • Health • Diet • Games: Safe Practice • Injuries • Exercise and Training Unit 3 -‐ Reasons and Opportunities for Participation in Physical Activity • Leisure and Recreation • Facilities, Participation and Excellence
• Amateur / Professional • Media • Access to Sport Practical Students must choose to be assessed in four sports from any two of the following categories. Gymnastic Athletic Outdoor Games Swimming Activities Activities Activities Soccer Artistic Cross Country Canoeing Swimming Badminton Rhythmic Track & Field Horse Riding Figure Basketball Weight Training Orienteering Skating Golf Trampoline Rock Climbing Field Hockey Sailing Netball Skiing Rugby Windsurfing Union Softball Squash Table Tennis Tennis Volleyball Cricket
Aims and Objectives of the Grade 11/12 PE Programme PE in grades 11 and 12 is designed to provide an outlet to the rigours of the academic IB curriculum. Much research suggests students who participate in regular physical activity are more able to cope with anxiety and stress, and in some cases, physical activity has been found to improve academic performance. Students are given the opportunity to choose a variety of activities such as soccer, basketball, pilates, yoga and table tennis. Students have 1 double lesson per week. Their performance is not assessed but attendance is mandatory to achieve a pass grade on their transcript.
Personal, Social And Health Education Grade 9 & 10 PSHE at YIS is the Personal Social Health Education component of the 9th & 10th Grade curriculum. This decision making and values based course occurs weekly and addresses a wide range of topics including: interpersonal relationships, personal safety and injury prevention, nutrition, substance abuse, and human growth & development. These topics have been selected due to their relevance to the age level of the students and the societies that the students are and will be living in. While we strive to address the issues that often arise for students living in the greater Tokyo area and into university beyond this community, we recognize that not all of the topics will be equally relevant to all of the families in our community. Please take an opportunity to discuss these important life decisions with your son or daughter in a manner that is consistent with your home cultures and values. We respect and include all of the perspectives brought into the PSHE classroom.The course commences with an introduction to Healthy Living and is flexible enough to include issues that arise incidentally throughout the year as well as topics of particular student interest.
The PSHE course naturally extends from the knowledge that students have gained in the Middle School at YIS and is intended to equip students for the next stage of teenage life and beyond. A friendly and enjoyable approach is applied to the teaching and learning of the PSHE course and care and sensitivity are considered paramount to the esteem and wellbeing of the students.Collaborative methods as well as individual activities are utilized in PSHE and the course is designed to be dynamic and stimulating. It is intended that students will move into the upper High School and young adulthood with the skills and knowledge to maintain balance and achieve a life long healthy lifestyle. Students are assessed across four criteria. • • • •
Understanding of PSHE topics Quality of individual contribution Links to your own personal perspective Organization of work produced.
Injury and Absences From PE Injuries All Physical Education has an element of risk. To minimise these risks programmes are planned and implemented carefully, and risks are thoroughly assessed and managed. Accidents, however, inevitably occur from time to time. All teachers of Physical Education at YIS are qualified in First Aid. Injuries/sickness during school hours will be referred to the school nurse. Injuries out of school will be assessed by PE staff, who will deal with the injury appropriately and communicate with the medical faculty and parents if there is any concern. In the event of an injury in PE, the teacher of the class will fill in the YIS Report and Injury form and submit to the school's medical faculty. Follow up on the injury will be conducted by the school's medical faculty. Absence from PE A student who is unable to participate in lessons due to injury or illness, should bring a note from home/their doctor explaining the reason. They
will remain with their class to enable them to keep informed of the work in progress. Special arrangements may be made in the event of long-‐ term injuries or students recovering from sickness. For sickness occurring during school hours our policy is in line with the parent handbook (page 26) “In the case of illness during the school day, the student must first report to the school nurse. If the illness necessitates early dismissal to return home, the nurse or health educator will first contact the parents/guardians and then issue a note indicating that the student may leave campus. This should then be given to the receptionist at the main entrance or to the guard at the playground gate upon leaving campus. Only the nurse can make the decision to send a student home (for illness). No student will be dismissed until parental contact has been made.” Policy On Periods The school takes a sympathetic approach to girls starting periods. We expect all girls to take part in PE during their periods, but appreciate that they may not perform to their usual standards. No girl is therefore excused from PE during periods. Special Medications, Allergies, Asthma etc. In cases where students require specific medications, these should be submitted to the infirmary office, together with clear instructions (and where appropriate brought to PE when needed, ie Asthma Inhalers). The nurse will then administer the medication as and when required. Parents should inform the health office in writing concerning children who need to take medication on a regular basis, or who have any special medical problem such as diabetes, asthma, epilepsy, allergies, etc. Upon written parental request and permission, medication may be held and administered by the school nurse. Likewise, in cases where students require specific medications on a temporary basis, these should be submitted to the school nurse, together with clear instructions. The nurse will then administer the medication as and when required. This
information will be communicated to the PE faculty who will be informed of any medical issues. ‘Sun Smart’ In Summer and Spring months, the heat and sun can be quite unbearable in Yokohama. Therefore it is very important your child is equipped with a sun hat, sunscreen and a water bottle.
PE Uniform and Valuables
Uniform All students at YIS are expected to wear YIS PE uniform. This includes YIS T-‐shirt, YIS shorts and in winter a tracksuit and track bottoms (these do not have to be YIS brand). Uniform is available to purchase from the School store. On arrival to the school, students will be placed in a house team (Negishi, Minami, Higashi or Kita) and students should buy this house colour. Shoes for indoor and outdoor PE are needed with the exception of students in grades K-‐2. Students in Grade s K-‐2 need only one pair of training shoes. Water bottles (and hats in summer) are also needed. Students often forgetting PE uniform will be reminded in a letter home. Please note we do not allow students to wear team soccer, basketball and baseball shirts. Showering Students, where possible, will be given enough time to take a shower. We strongly recommend that students bring a towel to take a shower, particularly in the hot months. Jewellry and Hair For safety reasons, students should not wear any type of jewellry for PE. This includes watches, necklaces, rings and ear rings. Students with long hair should ensure that it is suitably tied back. Lost Property All sportswear should be clearly named. Lost sportswear will be placed in the PE lost property in the entrance to the gym then sent to the main school lost property in reception. Valuables
NO Valuables should be brought to PE. This includes Ipods, phones, large sums of money and Jewellery (which should not be worn in PE) .If they are, students can use a lockable locker in the gym entrance and should be emptied at the end of the lesson. Staff will not to be responsible for lost items.
PE Facilities
YIS has one Sports Hall with a full range of equipment and changing rooms. Includes: 3 Badminton Courts 1 Basketball Court 1 Volleybal Court 1 Netball Court Floodlit turf football pitch which can also be used for outdoor games. Dance/Fitness Studio complete with AV equipment The school also makes use of local sports facilities such as YCAC, Negishi Park, Naka –Ku sports centre and Honmoku Tennis courts, and occasionally the local area around school for running. Where students go off campus they will normally be transported by YIS sponsored buses with seatbelts. Parents of Elementary students leaving campus will be contacted for their permission.