CORE Syllabus
8th Grade Physical Education:
Tennis
o Demonstrate understanding of Rules and Regulations.
o Learn how to serve and receive properly.
o Learn the lob and smash.
o Learn how to score a game of tennis.
Football
o Demonstrate understanding of Rules and Regulations.
o Learn how to properly throw and catch a football.
o Learn the various positions on a team.
o Learn how to kick and punt.
o Learn basic offensive plays.
o Learn basic defensive strategy.
Table Tennis/Badminton
o Demonstrate understanding of Rules and Regulations.
o Learn how to serve and receive properly.
o Learn how to score in badminton and table tennis.
Basketball
o Demonstrate understanding of Rules and Regulations.
o Demonstrate proper shooting form.
o Demonstrate dribbling and passing.
o Learn proper defensive stance and strategy.
Volleyball
o Demonstrate understanding of Rules and Regulations.
o Demonstrate proper underhand and overhead passing form.
o Demonstrate proper underhand and overhead serving form.
o Learn basic offensive and defensive strategies.
o Understand rally scoring.
Softball
o Demonstrate understanding of Rules and Regulations.
o Understand where the different players on a team play defense
o Demonstrate proper throwing and catching technique.
o Understand how to run the bases properly.
o Learn how to swing a bat and contact the ball.
Presidential Physical Fitness
o To gain insight into their own fitness level.
o To understand specific ideas to improve their fitness level.
Frisbee Golf
o Learn the rules and regulations of the sport.
o Learn how to judge distance.
o Learn which disc to use in which situation.
o Learn proper throwing techniques.
8th Grade Physical Education
Individual Syllabus
Instructor: Mr. Jeff Grotenhuis
Office Phone: 262-626-8427 ext. 2036
Room: 33/Gym/Outdoor Facilities
Website: http://www.kewaskumschools.org/faculty/jgrotenh/?from_faculty_listing=1
Daily Fitness
o Develop an appreciation for the benefits of daily physical activity.
o Develop upper body strength by performing push-ups.
o Develop core strength by performing sit-ups.
o Develop cardiovascular strength by running.
Football
o Demonstrate understanding of Rules and Regulations.
o Learn how to properly throw and catch a football.
o Learn the various positions on a team.
o Learn how to kick and punt.
o Learn basic offensive plays.
o Learn basic defensive strategy.
Volleyball
o Demonstrate understanding of Rules and Regulations.
o Demonstrate proper underhand and overhead passing form.
o Demonstrate proper underhand and overhand serving form.
o Learn basic offensive and defensive strategies.
o Understand rally scoring and be able to score a match.
Softball
o Demonstrate understanding of Rules and Regulations.
o Understand where the different players on a team play defense
o Demonstrate proper throwing and catching technique.
o Understand how to run the bases properly.
o Learn how to swing a bat and contact the ball.
Presidential Physical Fitness
o To gain insight into their own fitness level.
o To understand specific ideas to improve their fitness level.
Disc Golf
o Learn the rules and regulations of the sport.
o Learn how to judge distance.
o Learn which disc to use in which situation.
o Learn proper throwing techniques.
o Learn how to score in disc golf.
o Learn proper golf etiquette.
