Course Offerings -- Health & PE

Health and Physical Education Department

HPE I 7610/ HPE II 7620

Prerequisite: None Length: One Year each

Credit: One full credit per year

Description: AISL integrates both Health and Physical education into the HPE courses. AISL believes that participation in Physical Education is an essential part of each student’s overall education. The Physical Education (PE) teacher provides a sequential program of motor skill development and sports knowledge in a variety of settings that address students’ needs and potential. The program strives to increase personal fitness while at the same time encouraging students to become life-long participants in physical activity.

In grades 9 and 10, the program prepares students to be self-committed to physical education through participation in a wide range of activities and sports as well as with the introduction of standardized fitness assessment. Acquisition of knowledge goes beyond rules and regulations to include sport-specific fitness, tactics, and strategies, as well as officiating and etiquette. While skill development and team play is assessed, the major focus in all units is attitude, participation, and effort. Opportunities are provided for students to develop their cooperation and communication skills. Finally, students are empowered to improve their individual fitness.

Health is a compulsory element of the HPE course. Health classes are designed to provide students with the tools for making health-enhancing decisions. Students work to understand the impact of health issues on their wellbeing and others. Through the development of critical thinking skills, students are also introduced to and made aware of health issues that affect various people around the world.

Self Defense I 7631

Prerequisite: None Length: One Year

Credit: One full credit per year (0.5 credit per semester)

Description: This class will cover the basic principles of martial arts and key concepts in self-defense. Students will cover all the material required to advance in the martial arts ranks, however, attempting to advance in rank through the testing system is optional.

Health is a compulsory element of the Self Defense course. Health classes are designed to provide students with the tools for making health-enhancing decisions. Students work to understand the impact of health issues on their wellbeing and others. Through the development of critical thinking skills, students are also introduced to and made aware of health issues that affect various people around the world.

Sports Training I 7630

Prerequisite: None Length: One Year

Credit: One full credit per year (0.5 credit per semester)

Description: This class covers the various aspects of fitness training and conditioning. Students will increase their fitness levels through a variety of training methods. Students will be expected to design their own training programs that will meet their personal fitness goals.

Health is a compulsory element of the Personal Fitness and Conditioning course. Health classes are designed to provide students with the tools for making health-enhancing decisions. Students work to understand the impact of health issues on their wellbeing and others. Through the development of critical thinking skills, students are also introduced to and made aware of health issues that affect various people around the world.