West Broward HS

HOPE Course Syllabus

Teacher
Subject
Room:

Coach Bentivegna
H.O.P.E.
731/Cardio Room/Mini
Gym/Outdoors

Phone:

754-323-2600

Email:

michael.bentivegna@
browardschools.com

Planning
Hour:

Period 3,5

Course Description:
The course is wellness oriented and emphasizes responsible decision-making for a
healthy lifestyle. The purpose of this course is to provide students with the knowledge,
skills, and values they need to become healthy and physically active for a life time. The
course addresses both the health and skill-related components of physical fitness which
are critical for student success. The course is designed to produce health literate students
that make sound decisions and take positive actions for healthy and effective living.
Resources:
Text:

Glencoe Health / Personal Fitness (Looking Good Feeling Good)

Magazines:
Websites

Content articles from various newspapers and magazines

www.theantidrug.com / www.justthinktwice.com / www.stayfit.com
Educational YouTube Broward County Approved site

Classroom Materials: Notebook, pen, pencil, paper, highlighters, colored pencils.

Dressed Out Materials: School purchased uniform, socks preferred, athletic sneakers for
running.
Locker Materials: Store bought Combination Lock, Deodorant, towel, soap, School
P.E. uniforms, socks, sneakers.
Student Expectations:
*Students are expected to dress out AND actively participate in order to receive full
points for the day.
*Students are expected to complete all assignments on time.
*Students are expected to arrive to class on time. Tardy students will not receive the full
amount of Points for the day. Absences may have the opportunity to make up
work as per school policy. Grading is on a point system.

Broward
County Grading
Scale

Approximate Grading Breakdown for Dress out days

2 PTS WARM UP
6 PTS PARTICIPATION 2
2 PTS COOL DOWN
TARDY -3 PTS
NO PARTICIAPTION AND NO DRESS = 0 PTS
H.O.P.E. GRADING BREAKDOWN
50% Physical Activity (dressing out and participating)
50% Assignments (class work, quizzes and homework)

Evaluation:

There will be a Midterm exam (1st. semester) and Final exam 2nd semester) for this
course.
1st Semester Topics
Components of fitness, Goal setting, Guidelines for exercise, Principals of
training/Flexibility, cardiovascular/Muscular fitness, Nutrition, Body
composition/Weight control

PE.A.3.4.6
PE.B.1.4.1
PE.A.3.4.7
PE.C.2.4.2
PE.B.1.4.4
PE.B.2.4.1
PE.B.1.4.5

Common Core State Standards

Understands the importance of making a commitment to physical activity
as an important part of ones lifestyle.
Knows how to maintain appropriate levels of cardiovascular fitness,
muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition
necessary for a healthy lifestyle.
Understands the utilization of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates as related
to activity
Participate in games, sports, dance, outdoor pursuits, and other physical
activities that contribute to the attainment of personal goals and
maintenance of wellness.
Maintain and improve motor skills and knowledge necessary for
participation in beneficial physical activity.
Knows risks and safety factors that may affect physical activity
throughout life.
Knows how to make changes in an individual wellness pan as lifestyle
changes occur.
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2nd Semester Topics

STDs/Reproductive system, Alcohol/Tobacco, Communicable diseases,
Medicine/Drugs, Mental health/Health relationships

Common Core State Standards

HE.912.B.2.1 Explain skills needed to communicate effectively with peers, family, and
others to enhance health.
HE.912.B.3.1 Assess refusal, negotiation, and communication skills to enhance health and
avoid or reduce health risks.
HE.912.B.2.3 Determine the value of applying a thoughtful decision making process in
health related

The Syllabuss timeline can be altered due to unforeseen changes during the school
year.
After reading and understanding the above syllabus, the student and parent must
Sign, make a copy for their records, and return one copy to your teacher.
This is your first grade for the term. It is worth 30 points. Have it turned in by
Friday 8/29/16. After that, you will not receive full credit.
I have read and understand the Physical Education Policy and Information sheet:
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Print Students Name

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Students Signature

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Date

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Print Parents Name

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Parent/ Guardian Signature

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Date

Please list any pre-existing conditions or any concerns:___________________________