Name of Activity: =/FONT>PE Rules Suggested Grade =evel: K-12

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The following are rules that physical educators have submitted =o PE Central. PE Central does not endorse or suggest using any of these =ules in your classroom. They are put forth so other teachers can see =hat others are using and therefore it may be helpful to use some of =hese ideas in your own classroom. It is best to formulate your own =ules and consequences based on your expectations, students, and situation. =e sincerely appreciate those who have submitted their ideas. PE Rules 2009 from our Classroom Management Managing Editor Ulrike =erstges (PDF) Rules
Freeze Up: stop, look at the teacher, mouth =losed, eyes and ears open.

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Wayne Herninko Norwood School

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Move Under Control: not Bethesda, MD running into anyone or =nything. Get Equipment: one at a time, politely (explaining =nd demonstrating what politely means), and carefully. Reminder For Any Cue: "What am I looking for?" Always praise the students' good work as you help them at =he beginning of the year, and during periodical "refresher =ourses" (i.e., after holidays, other breaks, etc.). Wear gym shoes Respect your self and others Move carefully Larry Satchwell

Use equipment with care Try your hardest Be nice to each other Steve Arnold Westridge Elementary Lake Oswego, OR Listen and Do Hands off Be careful Peoria, IL On Whistle/Freeze Respect How the rules are used: During the first month of school, =ules are frequently reviewed. Students are asked to tell what the =ules are and what they mean. Rules are included on two tests for =-8 graders. When 4-8 graders violate the rules, they have a =aper to fill out explaining which rule they broke, why the rule is important, and how they will avoid violating the rule in the = future. We start out the year with the word RESPECT. We involve =tudents in a meaningful discussion related to each letter during the =irst week of school and also put the word in our newsletters and communications home. For years we used to list ten or more =ules -- this works much better and is very easy to remember. Rob Matthews Pleasant Valley School These rules are not originals. I got them from a book =urchased at a convention. I like them because they are short and =weet. In my 23 years of teaching elementary PE, I have found =hat pretty much everything can be handled within these two rules.

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. R - Right to learn E - Effort S - Safety P - Purpose E - Enthusiasm C - Challenge T - Trust/Team Building A - Act safely B - Be prepared and be positive.

Nancy Gordon

Kent Kuelper Spring Hill Elementary

For 18 years, all at the elementary level, these ABCD =uidelines and the motto have served me well.

C - Cooperate D - Do your best Have Fun - Work Hard - Learn

School Anchorage School District Anchorage, Alaska

Be a good listener Always follow directions Treat others with respect Use equipment correctly Always try your best Follow directions Actively listen when a teacher is talking Respect others Keep your hands and feet to yourself RESPECT:

Mark Searles Momet Elementary School Plattsburgh, NY

I explain each rule in some detail, the older the =tudents the more detail they get. For example, Being a good listener =eans: eyes on the speaker, hands quiet, voices quiet, and raise your =and to speak.

Millie Gower West School Willowbrook, IL

We believe in using a few simple rules that can cover any = situation. These rules are sent to all parents at the =eginning of the school year.

Jeff Leer

* Yourself (By working hard and Central safely every day to =mprove your Elementary fitness level) School * Others (Always encourage, never put down) * Equipment (By using it for intended =urposes) Always try your best. If someone in class is having trouble, HELP instead of laughing. Chuck McNevich Carver Elementary Sedro-Wooley, WA

These are my posted rules. I haven't found anything I =ouldn't somehow relate to these rules.

The equipment belongs to all of us - let's take care of =t! Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself. When the teacher or your classmates are talking, you are not. Find a spot and get ready for activity. Be kind to others. Know when to talk. Participate for the entire activity. Follow all directions. Walk into the gym and sit on your number and listen for instructions Be kind and courteous to teammates and opponents Use words to discuss any disputes. If unsettled get the =eacher involved. Stop any activity when you hear the signal. Exit the gym from your number and be ready to resume =lassroom activity

Lexington Park, MD

Bryan Walker

Kathleen Leadley Wilder Elementary School Green Bay, WI

Consequences to the violation of the rules: A violation of the above rules the student receives an =S", a warning. A second violation receives an "I" and the third =arrants a "T". SIT. The student will sit out of activity a certain =mount of time until they can verbalize to me how they will come back =o activity ready to learn. This is for one period of =nstruction. The letters are erased and the students starts over the next =eriod. I have these rules typed and if constant rule breaking =ontinues period after period, a note goes home with the rules listed. =he parents are asked to review with the student the rules, sign =he sheet and they then can come back to class. Actually the =arents receive a list of the rules and expectations at the =eginning of the year.

I am a middle school and an elementary teacher. I use the =ame rules for both schools. Don Hellison's methods work best for =e. At the elementary level the art teacher made me a beautiful

=otem pole where I have the behavior levels posted. At the middle =chool level I have the behaviors written on a drawn stairway. 1. Bottom of the totem pole/basement is below the line = behavior 2. Second face on pole/1st step on stairway is =elf-control 3. Third face on pole/2nd step is =articipation 4. Fourth face on pole/3rd step is self-directed =earners 5. Fifth face on pole/4th step is kind and caring During the first couple of weeks of school we discuss the = behavior levels at the beginning of class. Every quarter, I =ave the students assess their own behavior. I send this assessment =ome to parents. I have been doing this for 3 years. Hilary Nichols, Roselawn Elemenatary, Chetek, =I EYES watching EARS listening MOUTH quiet Leechburg, PA HANDS to yourself BRAIN thinking RESPECT others USE equipment correctly SAFETY - Stop , look and listen When others TALK, we LISTEN Joe Nardino We show good SPORTSMANSHIP and ENCOURAGE one another We RESPECT each other We take CARE of OUR equipment Indian Fields Elementary School South Brunswick, NJ Gerry Cernicky Allegheny/Hyde Park Elementary

We ALWAYS try our BEST and LEARN Stop, look, and listen when whistle blows. Joe Paslov Rewards 1. Praise. 2. Recreation day. Be responsible for gym equipment. Bridgeport, CT 3. Awards. Consequences 1. Time out. 2. "F" for the day. 3. Letter home. 4. Referral to administrator. Respect yourself, others and the environment. Win without boasting Lose without blaming. High fives before you leave. Ewing, NJ P. E. A. C. E. Mike Vaughn and Bonnie Richardson Consequences: If any of these rules are broken during a P. E. class =eriod, the student is issued a behavior ticket. Behavior =ickets count against their conduct grade. Parkway Elementary School Lorraine Simbala and Tracy Radler

Luis Munoz Demonstrate good sportsmanship. Marin School

P - Protect P. E. Equipment E - Enter and Exit Quietly A - Attention: Follow Directions Hanes Elementary =he First Time School C - Cooperation: Work Well With =thers Irving, TX E - Esteem: Respect =thers SAFETY =nbsp; USE GOOD MANNERS RESPECT SELF, OTHERS Thomas P. Craddock =lementary School P.E. Rules

These are very broad but they, for the most part, cover =ll that can happen in a Physical Education Class. Our students =reated these rules and do a great job obeying the =ules.

and EQUIPMENT HAVE FUN AND ENJOY PE CLASS = Sha re

Grades 2-4 Aurora, Ohio

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Friday, August 27, 2010 Don't be a hippo-- small ears -- big mouth Ramesh Kumar [Report Abuse] Monday, August 09, 2010 Positive attitude. Do the work given whole =eatedly. Listen to the whistle. Follow the direction given. gulsherasif [Report Abuse] Saturday, May 08, 2010 in pe programme childrens shud be proper dress and all =afety eqipments second teacher know all the rules and regulations =ports and games and mimnimum qualification master of physical education [Report Abuse] Wednesday, March 24, 2010 I need talk to Miss =eoples.

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Roberto [Report Abuse] Heredia Rivera Wednesday, December 09, 2009 I,m from Domincan Republic. I share some opinions with =ou,but when I going to work the PE class we used to aplicated only Atention,listenig good, be care an do your work carfully. Carol Pierce [Report Abuse] Thursday, August 20, 2009 I can't take credit for this, but I use the "BE Rules" =hich are; Be Prompt, Be Prepared, Be Polite and Be A Participant. =hat's it! And it works. I am a middle school teacher. [Report Abuse] Monday, August 17, 2009 I created a S.T.A.R.S. Program for my

Ryan Scott Tonganoxie, Kansas

classroom rules. =hey are plain and simple and easy for students to remember. S-Stay on Task T-Try your Best A-Active Listening R-Respect yourself, others, and equipment S-Sportsmanship Feel free to start using this program in your class and =ee if your students can become "All-S.T.A.R.S.!" Eshetu [Report Abuse] Thursday, March 12, 2009 my coment for P.E rules Be safe, Be responsible, and =e respectfuil. Additional Expectations for P.E, Empty mouth, =mpty hands, Empty pockets and P.E shoes that are tied =p. Friday, 13,2009

Kathy Houston [Report Abuse] Thursday, November 13, 2008 We, as educators must create our own classroom management =lan - sharing ideas does assist the guidance needed to CREATE. Be =afe, Be Respectful, Be here and Be ready are our school rules POSTED = everywhere and stated all the time. By working from that, =he kids are familar with them. The added twist of what they mean in =hysical Education and by adding Be fair is what creates a =ersonalized plan - with specific examples based on daily routine, procedures =nd activity from entrance to exit. More suggestions at IAHPERD Convention - Classroom Management-Save Your Voice on =hursday, at 9:30 in St. Charles Ballroom. Join us! Interested in your =xpertise and ideas too- bring =hem. Gopal singh [Report Abuse]

Tuesday, October 14, 2008 P Physically fit H Healthy Y Yielding S =tout I Intelligent C Co operation A Attention L Leadership = qualities John Riewer Pine River Backus Elementary [Report Abuse] Thursday, September 04, 2008 2 Sets of 3's 1 - Always do your best! 2- Never give up! 3 - =lways have fun! 1 - Be on time! 2- Do what is right! 3 - Treat =thers the way you want to be =reated. Debbie Giltner [Report Abuse] Wednesday, August 13, 2008 I would be interested in the consequences when the rules =re broken and how you determine your conduct and participation grades. John Dugan, Lancaster, N.Y. [Report Abuse] Thursday, August 07, 2008 The less words the better, especially at the younger =lementary level. I like the rules submitted by Steve Arnold, Kent =uelper, Mark Searles, and Millie. The rules are stated in simple but =lear language. The choice of words is perfect for P.E. For 11 =ears I have used very similar words: Be prepared, Follow =irections, Be Respectful, Be A Good Listener, and Have Fun!