REQUIREMENTS:

A weekly log must be maintained and turned in bi-weekly to the homebound instructor or physical education teacher.
A minimum of two entries per week are required to receive a satisfactory grade.
A minimum of four entries per week are required to earn an outstanding grade, in addition to completion of a research component (explained below.)
Parent or guardian signature must accompany activity on log as verification of completion of the activity.
A total of 18 classes (activities) are needed to receive credit for a 9 week marking period.
Partial absences should be made up at the rate of 2 activities per week (s) missed
Must follow set time limits (see activity list below).

ACTIVITIES:

Walking on track/neighborhood – 1 hour (minimum of 3 miles)
Jogging – 45 minutes (minimum of 3 miles)
Bike Riding – 1 hour of continuous biking
Golf – 9 holes (walking, not driving a cart)
Tennis – 1 hour
Swimming – 1 continuous hour of lap swimming/treading
Basketball – 1 hour
Weight Lifting – 1 hour
Other activities by permission – Call the high school gym
1. Girls Physical Education Office – 244-4021 ext. 3283
2. Boys Physical Education Office – 244-4021 ext. 3299

LOG EXAMPLE:

All activities must be documented according to the date , the start and end time and the distance covered, if applicable.

A parent or guardian must sign EACH activity to verify the participation.

The activity verification sheet must be turned in to the homebound instructor or physical education teacher bi-weekly to receive credit for the activities.

Homebound Physical Education Log

Date activity completed	Beginning time	Ending time	Distance covered	Activity performed	Signature
10/15/07	9:00	10:10	3 miles	walking
10/18/07	3:15	4:20		9 holes golf
10/20/07	6:15	7:00	3 miles	jogging

Research Component

(Only required for students that want to receive an "O" as a grade for the marking period.)

A five page paper (double spaced, 12 font) complete with a minimum of five internal citations and a bibliography must be completed for an outstanding grade.
This paper must research one of the following topics:
Sports injuries and their treatment.
History/Rules/Regulations of any sport.
The link between physical activity and total health.

2 activities are required per week to receive a satisfactory grade (S) for both class periods missed
Minimum of 4 different activities within the 9 weeks
A total of 18 classes (activities) are needed to receive credit for a 9 week marking period.
Partial absences should be made up at the rate of 2 activities per week (s) missed

Dallastown Area High School

Homebound Guidelines