Physical Education

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT: All students are required to pass a minimum of one credit of Physical Education to graduate. 

• Two semester of PE

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT: All students are required to pass a minimum of one half credit of Health to graduate. 

Course Descriptions

Health

Grade: 9-12             Credit: 0.5 Health       Length: Semester

Prerequisite: none

Course Description: This required course will emphasize decision making skills and life lessons which are necessary in one's personal health behavior. Students will examine health issues and topics, such as, wellness, mental health, stress, relationships, disease prevention, substance abuse and prevention, safety and first aid, nutrition, and community and environmental health. 

Physical Education

Grade: 9-12             Credit: 0.5 PE       Length: Semester

Prerequisite: none

Course Description: The main focus of this required course is introducing various game concepts in several sports and individual activities. Units that may be included are flag football, volleyball, lacrosse, fitness, weight training, soccer, floor hockey, swimming, basketball, softball/baseball, team handball, badminton, pickleball, and ultimate frisbee. Students will be expected to complete written work, skills testing, and participate in class activities. Students are required to take two semesters of Physical Education. Students are required to have appropriate clothing and shoes for class. 

Fitness for Life

Grade: 9-12             Credit: 0.5 Physical Education       Length: Semester

Prerequisite: none

Course Description: Fitness for Life is a co-educational course designed to increase a student’s knowledge and participation in health and skill-related activities. This class will be focused on assessing your current fitness levels and then creating a plan to make improvements in all areas. Students will participate in a variety of aerobic and anaerobic activities centered around fitness rather than athletics. There will be some emphasis on individual activities such as pickleball, Speedminton, spikeball, and swimming as well as aerobics, weight training, yoga, dance, and other fitness activities. Students are required to have appropriate clothing and shoes for class. 

Elective Team Sports 

Grade: 10-12             Credit: 0.5 Physical Education       Length: Semester

Prerequisite: Successful completion of two semesters of Physical Education

Course Description: The main focus of this course is team sports and individual activities. Units that may be included are flag football, volleyball, lacrosse, fitness, weight training, soccer, floor hockey, water unit, basketball, softball, team handball, badminton, pickleball, and Ultimate Frisbee. Ongoing assessment includes both written and performance-based skill evaluations. This is a co-educational class setting. Students are required to have appropriate clothing and shoes for class. Self-motivation is important to this course. 

Weight Training

Grade: 10-12             Credit: 0.5 Physical Education       Length: Semester

Prerequisite: Successful completion of two semesters of Physical Education

Course Description: This course will instruct students on safety procedures in the weight room, as well as proper warm-up and training methods. Students will learn the fundamentals of weight lifting and how to follow and design a workout plan. Ongoing  performance-based evaluations to track student progress will be done every 4-6 weeks. This is a co-educational class setting. Students are required to have appropriate clothing and shoes for class. Self-motivation is important to this course.