Coach Mark Daniels
mdaniels@bvps.org
276-821-5690 (VMS) / 276-821-5885 (VHS)

 

• 1985 Graduate of Virginia High School
• 1990 Graduate of Lincoln Memorial University - BS in Physical Education and Health
• 1989 / 1990 NCAA II Baseball - Academic All American
• Current Wellness Teacher in Bristol Virginia Public Schools (1990- present)
•  Current Head Baseball Coach - Virginia High
• Current Associate Scout with Atlanta Braves
• Married: Angie / 2 daughters: Kayla and Keeley

  1st Period	6th grade Wellness
  2nd Period	6th grade Wellness
  3rd Period	6th grade Wellness
  4th Period	6th grade Wellness
  5th Period	Travel to VHS
  6th Period	9th grade Wellness
  7th Period	Planning

COURSE GOALS:

Lifetime wellness is to help students understand and learn skills necessary to achieve and maintain good health and live a physical active lifestyle.  This process will lead to personal enjoyment, challenge, satisfaction and a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.  Our program is consistent with our school’s philosophy, goals and the Virginia ‘s SOL’s.

OBJECTIVES:

      ·        The student will demonstrate proficiency on the physical fitness assessment.
·        The student will learn and demonstrate competence in a variety of fundamental movement skills and patterns.
·        The student will learn and demonstrate responsible personal and social behaviors in physical activity setting.
·        The student will learn and demonstrate physical active lifestyle that includes activities in and outside of the school.
·        The student will learn and demonstrate movement concepts and principles to improve their motor skills.
·        The student will learn and demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and behaviors that reduces health risks and enhances the health of themselves and others.
·        The student will learn and demonstrate the ability to access, evaluate and use health information, products and services that influence health and well-being in a positive manner.
·        The student will learn and demonstrate the use of appropriate health practices and behaviors to promote the health and well-being of individuals, family and community.
·        The student will complete six writing assignments based on tasks/concepts of studies during the school year.

WELLNESS 6^TH GRADE
MENTAL HEALTH
EXERCISE
PERSONAL FITNESS RELATED SKILLS
SAFETY
FAMILY LIVING/ADOLESCENT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
SUBSTANCE ABUSE (Legal/Illegal drugs)
CONSUMER HEALTH CARE
DARE
HUMAN BODY SYSTEM
LIFE SKILLS 

 *** Throughout the school year the students will gain knowledge and understanding about a variety of individual and teams games/sports.

       ·       Badminton
·        Tumbling
·        Dodge games
·        Softball
·        Running games
·        Tug of War
·        Horse Shoes
·        Table Tennis
·        Frisbee Ball
·        Flag Football
·        Speedball
·        Walking
·        Aerobic
·        Swimming
·        Volleyball
·        Basketball
·        Dance
·        Many more games, sports and activities.

 CLASS OVERVIEW

This course will be a combination of lectures, guest speakers, demonstration and participation.

 EVALUATION:
Each student will be graded on the following items
  ·   Dressing out for Physical Education
·        Participation
·        Classroom work
·        Projects
·        Reports
·        Test
·        Notebook/Folders
·        Homework

 ATTENDANCE
Appropriate research work will be given to meet the requirements of the course for excessive absenteeism.

SUPPLIES NEEDED
Dark Shorts
Light-T-Shirt
Socks
Athletic/Tennis Shoes
Notebook/ Folders
Pencil or Pen
 Students with a doctor’s excuse may ride a Schwinn Airdyne bike. (with the doctor permission).