PHY ED & HEALTH ED

Prerequisite: NONE

Credit: 1/2

Grades: 9th Grade Only

Description:

This course will expose students to a wide variety of activities that will promote lifetime fitness and recreational opportunities. The course will focus on the basic fundamentals, skills, rules, and etiquette necessary to be successful in each activity. Students may be introduced to the following activities; pickleball, flicker ball, fitness, softball, basketball, swimming, floor hockey, soccer, badminton, tennis, flag football, and volleyball. 

Badger Physical Education uniform is required; the uniform costs $10. 

Prerequisite: Completion of PE9

Credit: 1/2

Grades: 10th - 12th Grade

Description:

This course is designed to allow students to work on a variety of individual lifetime activities. The focus will be on recreation and general wellness. Students will be involved with the following activities; bowling, disc golf, croquet, archery, badminton, tennis, table tennis, bocce ball, golf, biking, pickleball, fitness walking, cross country skiing, roller skating. Some activities will be off campus. 

A class fee of $40 is required to cover the cost of bowling, roller skating, miniature golf, and bussing costs. 

Prerequisite: Completion of PE9

Credit: 1

Grades: 10th - 12th Grade

Description:

This is an introductory course in basic weight training knowledge and techniques. Students will be trained in using free weights to enhance levels of strength, flexibility, coordination and endurance. Students will learn what training techniques and systems need to be explored to design a fitness program. Students will ultimately understand why strength training is an important component in physical fitness and how strength training can enhance one’s well being. 

Prerequisite: Strength & Conditioning 1

Credit: 1/2

Grades: 10th - 12th Grade

Description:

This is a strength and conditioning course that is designed to meet the need for a higher level of development within human performance. This course will feature highly structured workouts with regard to workout intensity and exercise frequency. Explosiveness training and speed improvement will be included in this course. 

Prerequisite: Completion of PE9

Credit: 1/2

Grades: 10th - 12th Grade

Description:

This course is designed to offer a wide variety of activities that lead to lifetime fitness. Students will be involved in activities such as basketball, volleyball, soccer, softball, flag football, ultimate Frisbee, speedball, flickerball, floor hockey, and water games. Students will also have an opportunity to explore opportunities for getting involved in many of these activities outside of the school setting. Basic skills and fundamentals will be addressed throughout each unit, along with rules, strategies and teamwork. Students will demonstrate their knowledge of these concepts by being involved in the scorekeeping, refereering, and stat-collection during many of the activities. An appropriate change of clothes is required. 

Prerequisite: Completion of PE9

Credit: 1/2

Grades: 10th - 12th Grade

Description:

This course will allow students to experience new and current trends in fitness such as yoga, pilates, cardio-kickboxing, power walking, biking, step aerobics, water fitness, tone and sculpting, zumba fitness, and interval training. Students will participate in different fitness activities that will help them reach personal goals. Students will also examine their own diet, analyze the newest diet and health trends, experience techniques to better manage their stress and explore local health club facilities in the community. Students will ultimately understand the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. 

Prerequisite: Trends in Fitness 1

Credit: 1/2

Grades: 10th - 12th Grade

Description:

This advanced fitness course will allow students to take their fitness to a whole new level. Students will regularly participate in a variety of fitness activities such as yoga, pilates, cardio-kickboxing, power walking, biking, step aerobics, water fitness, tone & sculpting, zumba fitness, and interval training and other fitness trends. Students will analyze health and fitness needs, and design a fitness program. Students will also learn how to instruct group exercise classes and lead a lesson of their own. Students will ultimately demonstrate the importance of safety in physical activity and benefit to living a healthy lifestyle. 

Prerequisite: Must be able to swim

Credit: 1/2

Grades: 11th - 12th Grade

Description:

This course will have students exploring ways to enhance fitness while participating in adventure-based education activities. Students will improve communication, problem solving, and team building skills. Students may take part in the following activities; cross-country skiing, outdoor cooking, orienteering, geo-caching, kayaking, archery, mountain biking, canoeing and cooperative games. Students will also take part in challenging themselves at local indoor and outdoor ropes challenge courses and rock climbing walls. Students are required to dress appropriately for outdoor and indoor activities. 

There is a course fee of $40 that must be paid at the start of the semester. 

Prerequisite: Completion of Outdoor Adventure I; Must be able to swim

Credit: 1/2

Grades: 11th - 12th Grade

Description:

This applied course will provide students with the opportunity to expand on the skills and adventure activities learned in OA1. Students will further investigate the 7 levels of Adventure, experience many leadership opportunities, and try a variety of new and different outdoor adventure activities. Along with an in-depth look from some of the activities offered in OA1, students may also take part in the following activities; leading team-building activities, snowshoeing, setting an orienteering course, advanced geocaching, paintballing, advanced kayaking skills, zip-lines and challenge course, advanced rock climbing skills, and leading cooperative/team building activities and games for others. Students are required to dress appropriately for outdoor and indoor activities. 

There is a course fee of $45 that must be paid at the start of the semester. Students will also have additional fees of $17 for paintballing. 

Prerequisite: Strength & Conditioning 2

Credit: 1/2

Grades: 11th - 12th Grade

Description:

In level 3 students will design a personal program based on a goal they set for themselves with the help of the instructor. Students will also track and log nutrition and sleep, journaling performance and how they are feeling/recovering. 

Prerequisite: Completion of PE9; must be a strong swimmer, must be 16 or older

Credit: 1/2

Grades: 11th - 12th Grade

Description:

This course is designed for those students who would like to become a lifeguard and swimming instructor. The course will train students to teach swimming lessons to people of all ages and abilities. Students will learn the emergency training necessary to become an American Red Cross certified lifeguard and swim instructor. Students must demonstrate ability to swim specific strokes and complete written exams involving general swimming and water safety. The student must be able to swim 300 yards (12 lengths) in the pool without stopping. They must also dive to a depth of 10 feet, retrieve a 10 pound brick and swim 25 yards in 1 minute and 40 seconds. 

There will be a course fee of $85 which covers the cost of books, materials, and certification. 

Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation

Credit: 1/2

Grades: 9th - 12th Grade

Description:

This course is a dynamic exploration into the world of physical education tailored for all students, encompassing a diverse range of abilities and backgrounds.  Over the semester, students will engage in a multifaceted program designed to foster lifelong fitness habits, embrace inclusive recreational activities, and prioritize health and wellness for personal growth. 

Prerequisite: NONE

Credit: 1/2

Grades: 9th Grade Only

Description:

Health Education is a required course for graduation. The units included in Health Education, along with relevant topics within those units are listed below. For more details about course content, contact your health instructor or reference the course syllabus. 

• Health and Wellness (including CPR and AED training)

• Human Growth and Development (including Shaken Baby Syndrome prevention)

• Mental and Emotional Health (including suicide prevention)

• Substance Use and Abuse

• Nutrition and Fitness 

Prerequisite: Health Education

Credit: 1/2

Grades: 10th - 12th Grade

Description:

This stress management course will explore the effects of stress as it relates to physical activity, academics, and other aspects of life. Coping strategies are discussed and applied through physical activity and other stress management tools, while allowing the student to reflect on their own life stressors. The nature of stress, causes, and the body and mind’s response to stress are addressed in the classroom portion of the course. The activity portion of the class will introduce and implement mental and behavioral stress management techniques and exercise programming.