Mr. Petriello
Courses:
Physical Education
Health
Education:
- Herkimer CCC/Associate's Degree- Sports and Recreation Management
- Mercy College/Bachelor's Degree- Behavioral Science
- Manhattanville College/Master's Degree- Physical Education and Sports Pedagogy
Number of Years at BCA: 15
Favorite BCA memory:
Student/Staff basketball games!
Fun Fact:
I spend more time outdoors than indoors!
Welcome to Physical Education
Course Syllabus and Curriculum
Course Objective: The goal of physical education is to develop physically literate individuals who have the knowledge, skills and confidence to enjoy a lifetime of healthful physical activity. We will also assess and monitor current physical health to meet fitness goals. Listed below are some ways to reach our goal:
- Teaching Essential Body Management Skills.
- Promoting Physical Fitness as Fun.
- Developing Teamwork, Sportsmanship, and Cooperation.
Year Long Plan: Students will have a chance to learn, participate and play a various number of activities.
Unit 1: Fitness
Unit 2: Volleyball
Unit 3: Basketball
Unit 4: Soccer
Unit 5: Team handball
Unit 6: Recreational games
Unit 7: Flag football
Unit 8: Ultimate Frisbee
Grading Policy: You do not have to be a great athlete to pass Physical Education. You must follow the rules and participate in all class activities. It is the student’s responsibility to check their grades online or in person with their teacher.
Scholarship 20%
Participation/Engagement 80%
Attendance Policy For In Person: Except for all illness or other justifiable reasons, attendance in all classes is expected. On your return to school from being absent you must present a note from a doctor or guardian signed. If you are absent (5) or more times during a marking period, you are in jeopardy of receiving an incomplete grade.
Attendance Policy For Remote Learning: Please follow the “in person” attendance policy. The only difference will be that your attendance will be recorded online and your excuse/doctor notes will be submitted online.
Phys Ed Attire: Please make sure to have sneakers, shorts/sweatpants, t-shirt/sweatshirt for class.
Behavior: There will be (3) main class rules to follow:
- Respect your teacher
- Respect your classmates
- Respect the equipment
Let’s all have a great year!!
Welcome to Health
Course Syllabus and Curriculum
Course Objective: This course provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to maintain health and wellness throughout their lifetime. The intent of a comprehensive health education program is to motivate students to improve their health, prevent disease, and avoid or reduce health related risk behaviors.
Year Long Plan: Students will have a chance to learn, participate and demonstrate their knowledge of the contents listed below:
Unit 1: Emotional and Mental health
Unit 2: Violence and Injury Prevention
Unit 3: Nutrition and Physical Activity
Unit 4: Abstinence Personal and Sexual
Unit 5: HIV STD and Pregnancy Prevention
Unit 6: Tobacco, Alcohol and other Drug Prevention
Unit 7: Reducing the Risk Curriculum
Projects/Presentations: During the course of the semester there will be two projects that will be counted towards your grade. In addition we will have class participation of dialogues from the text.
Grading Policy: You must follow the rules and participate in all class activities. It is the student’s responsibility to check their grades online or in person with their teacher.
Scholarship 80%
Participation/Engagement 20%
Attendance Policy For In Person: Except for all illness or other justifiable reasons, attendance in all classes is expected. On your return to school from being absent you must present a note from a doctor or guardian signed. If you are absent (5) or more times during a marking period, you are in jeopardy of receiving an incomplete grade.
Attendance Policy For Remote Learning: Please follow the “in person” attendance policy. The only difference will be that your attendance will be recorded online and your excuse/doctor notes will be submitted online.
Behavior: There will be (3) main class rules to follow:
- Respect your teacher
- Respect your classmates
- Respect everyone’s ideas and beliefs
Let’s all have a great year!!