Program Foundations Syllabus HYDE SCHOOL
Be The Best Possible You
Hyde Leadership Public Charter School • Brooklyn, NY
HEALTH & FITNESS
Syllabus 2026-2027
Building Our Athletic Culture
PLAY. LEARN. GROW.
Our Program Mission
Our Health & Fitness classroom is a place where students learn how to move, compete, work together, make healthy choices, and become confident athletes and teammates. Our goal is to help every student become a good athlete, great teammate, strong leader, and healthy person.
The Big Idea for Athletes
"In Health & Fitness, you are not expected to be the best athlete. You are expected to be a good teammate, work hard, respect others, and become better than you were yesterday."
The 7 Team Rules
1
RESPECT
Respect your teacher, classmates, coaches, equipment, and playing space.
2
LISTEN
Stop, look, and listen when the teacher or coach is speaking.
3
PLAY SAFE
Keep your hands, feet, and equipment under control at all times.
4
TRY YOUR BEST
Effort matters more than being the best athlete. Give 100%.
5
BE A TEAMMATE
Encourage others and help your classmates succeed in every drill.
6
USE POSITIVE LANGUAGE
Speak to others the way you want to be spoken to. Build your team.
7
TAKE CARE OF OUR SPACE:
Use equipment correctly and leave the classroom/gym better than you found it.
Grading Process & Policy
50%
Classwork
Daily physical participation, safety compliance, effort, and sportsmanship during activities.
40%
Assessments
Physical skill tests, team play benchmarks, safety protocols check-ins, and written/verbal rules quizzes.
10%
Homework
Reflection logs, goal-setting worksheets, hydration logs, and character reflection slips.
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K-5 Comparative Framework
Developmental Progression & Outline
Grades K-2 vs. 3-5
PRIMARY BAND: GRADES K-2
UPPER ELEMENTARY: GRADES 3-5
Subject Description & Focus
The primary focus is on establishing fundamental movement patterns, body awareness, and basic cooperative structures. We prioritize simple gym routines and physical safety boundaries in active play.
Subject Description & Focus
The focus shifts toward complex team sports concepts, strategic thinking, skill refinement, and self-assessment of fitness levels. We prioritize peer accountability, sportsmanship, and personal growth.
Key Program Goals
Demonstrate constant personal body control.
Safely share gym equipment and playing space.
Understand basic boundaries and physical cues.
Key Program Goals
Apply strategic thinking in cooperative and competitive games.
Lead gym warm-ups and support classmates.
Handle winning and losing with mature, supportive habits.
Required Materials
👟 Athletic Sneakers (velcro or tied laces)
Required Materials
👟 Clean Athletic Sneakers (with secure laces)
Quarter One Focus: September - October ES Curriculum
Unit Title: Gym Safe, Gym Ready
Key Standards:
SHAPE America Standards 1, 4 (Self-control, space, pathways, speed, direction, respecting space).
Key Skills & Concepts:
• "Ready to Play" entrance routine
Unit Title: Culture & Self-Regulation
Key Standards:
SHAPE America Standards 4, 5 (Accepting feedback, rules, safety, cooperating, sportsmanship, peer leadership).
Key Skills & Concepts:
• Sportsmanship Formula implementation
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Visual Safety Rules Posters HYDE SCHOOL ATHLETICS
PLAY SAFE
Keep Your Hands, Feet,
1
Watch Your Speed
Always look where you are running. Be ready to brake or dodge safely.
2
Respect the Boundaries
Stay inside the active play area. Never run into walls, bleachers, or doors.
3
Protect Your Teammates
If someone falls or is hurt, STOP playing immediately and signal the coach.
ONE TEAM • ONE GOAL
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HYDE SCHOOL ATHLETICS
SOFT TOUCHES
Gentle Tags Keep the Game Fun!
Feather Light
A tag should feel like a butterfly wing or a feather landing. No pushing, slapping, or grabbing!
Safe Zones Only
Only tag classmates on the shoulder or upper back. Never tag the face, neck, chest, or stomach!
Instant Respect
If you tag someone, say "Tag, nice try!" If you are tagged, say "Nice job!" and follow the game reset.
PLAY. LEARN. GROW.
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HYDE SCHOOL ATHLETICS
HANDS TO SELF
Protect Your Personal Bubble!
Transitions & Lines
When entering the gym, standing in lines, or waiting for cues, keep your hands folded, in your pockets, or at your sides.
The "Bubble" Rule
Every athlete has a personal space "bubble." Do not enter another classmate's bubble unless the activity explicitly requires it.
Consent & Safety
No wrestling, tackling, horseplay, or friendly grabbing. We show respect by keeping our physical distance and staying in control.
BE STRONG. BE KIND. BE YOU.
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Safe Play Slides HYDE ATHLETICS Week 1 Welcome
READY TO PLAY
Gym Safety & Body Control
PLAY. LEARN. GROW.
Let's Build Our Team
Rule Number 3 PLAY SAFE
What is Body Control?
It means keeping your hands, feet, and equipment safe in our gym space at all times.
Look where you are running!
Be ready to stop and change direction.
Never run into walls or gym boundaries.
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Our Spaces PERSONAL BUBBLE
Your Personal Bubble
Imagine a soft, safe air bubble completely surrounding your body. When we move in the gym, our bubbles should never touch!
STAND
Spread your arms wide. That is your safety zone!
MOVE
Run in curves and open lanes. Avoid crowds.
CHECK
If you get too close to a teammate, step back!
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Tag Protocols SOFT TOUCHES ONLY
What is a Soft Touch?
In games like tag, we ONLY use feather-light touches. No pushing, hitting, or slapping!
WHERE?
On the shoulder or upper back only.
HOW?
Use two fingers. Touch gently like a butterfly.
WHAT?
Never tag the face, chest, or stomach!
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Active Lines HANDS TO SELF
When do we use Hands to Self?
Entering and exiting class
Standing in gym lines
Listening to the coach
Keep Your Bubble Safe
Keep your hands on your hips, in your pockets, or folded when waiting. Friendly wrestlers are safe, but gym space is for safe movement!
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Daily Checklist THE ATHLETE TEST
Before you leave, check your performance!
Did I show respect to everyone?
Did I play safely today?
Did I give my absolute best effort?
Did I keep my hands to myself?
If you said YES, you had a successful day!
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Safety Space Lesson Bundle Teacher Facilitation Guide
Week 1 Safety Lesson Plan
Unit: Foundations
Focus Areas
• Safe space navigation
Student Objectives
Students will be able to travel safely throughout the gym without popping personal space bubbles and demonstrate correct soft tags.
Part 1: "Ready to Play" Routine (10 Mins)
Line up students at the gym door. Explain that before entering, we must protect our personal bubbles and check our body control.
Teacher script & cue:
"Athletes, standing in lines or listening is when we keep our hands to ourselves. To show you are ready, lock eyes with me. Athletes, get ready! "
Expected Student Response:
"Ready to learn!" (Students walk in calmly to their assigned spots).
Part 2: Defining Gym Space & Soft Touches (15 Mins)
Gather students on the center circle. Introduce the three core principles on your posters:
1. Play Safe
Watch speed, avoid walls, check surroundings constantly.
2. Soft Touches
Two fingers only, shoulder/upper back, feather-light.
3. Hands to Self
Hands on hips or sides in line. Respect other bubbles.
Demonstration: Invite a student leader. Demonstrate a "hard tag" (pushing) vs a "soft tag" (butterfly touch). Have students practice touching their own shoulders with two fingers to feel how light it is.
Grade Band Customization
Grades K-2: Focus purely on basic "Bubble Space" navigation. Use concrete imagery. Keep tag speeds down to a skip or fast walk.Grades 3-5: Incorporate the Sportsmanship Formula and peer tracking. Emphasize self-regulation when games get competitive.
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Gym Activity Guide
Active Safety Practice Games
Part 3: Games (20 Mins)
Game 1: Bubble Space Run Skill: Spatial Awareness
Setup: All students stand inside gym boundaries, spread apart. Each student spreads arms to define their "bubble space."
Play: On the whistle, students walk slowly (jog in later rounds) inside the gym boundaries. They must constantly move but cannot let their bubble touch anyone else's bubble!
Whistle Signal: If the teacher blows the whistle once, everyone freezes in place and immediately folds their hands (Hands to Self).
