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Physical Education

Students must have one (1) credit of Physical Education, including ½ credit of Fitness (Lifetime) for graduation.
Additional courses are electives and will help fulfill the elective graduation requirement.
 

Fitness

Course Number:  #351

Length Of Course: 1 Trimester – ½ Credit

Prerequisites:  None

Grade Level:  9 - 12

Lifetime Sports will include fitness instruction, lifetime conditioning skills, and introductions into various small group and individual sports.  During each unit of study, students will learn physical skills, rules, concepts, game strategies, and sportsmanship.  This is a beginning level PE course and will engage students in a number of sports that will keep them active and healthy over their lifespan.  Outdoors:  Running, Orienteering, Biking, Tennis, Frisbee Golf, and Golfing.  Indoors:  Badminton, Pickle Ball, Wall Climbing, Bowling, Eclipse Ball, and Satryan Ball.

 

Team Sports

Course Number:  #357

Length Of Course: 1 Trimester – ½  Credit

Prerequisites:  Fitness

Grade Level:  10 – 12

This class will focus on game rules and strategies associated with a variety of team sports.  The emphasis will be on teamwork, sportsmanship, and higher level skills and

concepts related to the sports covered during this unit.  Units of study will include:  Outdoors – Football, Tennis, Soccer, Softball, Golf, and Track and Field.  Indoors - Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Bowling, and Floor Hockey.  This class may be repeated for credit.

 

Physical Conditioning

Course Number:  #355

Length Of Course: 1 Trimester – ½  Credit

Prerequisites:  Lifetime Sports

Grade Level:  10 - 12

Physical Conditioning class will involve a combination of cardiovascular and strength training exercises.  Students will learn proper lifting technique and weight training strategies along with safe and effective cardiovascular conditioning.  Students will develop an exercise program directed toward their own individual needs or interests that will promote health and fitness across the lifespan.  This class may be repeated for credit.

 

Fundamentals of Coaching

Course Number:  #353

Length of Course:  1 Trimester – ½ Credit

Prerequisite:  None

Grade Level:  11 – 12

Topics:  CPR certification, PACE, practice planning, psychology of athletes, parental/player/official relationships, coaching styles, game/practice management, pre-season prep, post-season evaluation, liability and legality, athletic training, etc.

 

Advanced Weight Training

Course Number:  #356

Length of Course:  1 Trimester – ½ Credit

Prerequisites:  Pass Physical Conditioning with a “B” or better or Teacher Recommendation from P.E. staff

Grade Level:  10-12

This class is for the students who are serious and dedicated to physical training.  A combination of cardiovascular and strength training exercises will be involved.  Students will weight train four days a week and cardiovascular condition the other day.  Students will develop an exercise program directed toward their own individual needs and interests that will promote health and fitness across the lifespan. This class may be repeated for credit.