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Open to grades 11, 12 and current athletes enrolled in Athletic PE Strength training is done weekly for strength and muscular development. Circuit training for muscular endurance and tone is also included. This class does not replace PE I or PE II; it is PE elective credit only. This is a one- semester course.
This course is designed to give students an awareness of lifetime fitness through exposing them to a variety of sports that can be enjoyed throughout the life cycle. Students are provided with information that can be incorporated into their lifestyle no matter what their age and fitness level currently is. Students are encouraged to find the fitness activity that interests them and hopefully carry that activity over to later years. This class does not replace PE I or PE II; it is PE elective credit only. This is a one- semester course.
PE I is an introduction to the principles and philosophy of physical education. The student will explore theories of exercise, biomechanics, and movement. Students will participate in a lab studying the effects of exercise on their bodies and be placed on a program to enhance physical fitness. The four components offered to freshman are 21 biomechanics, fitness, aquatics and team sports are designed to enhance the student’s physical fitness, motor development, and social skills. This course fulfills one year of the graduation requirements in PE.