PE/Health Course Offerings

PE/Health Course Descriptions

PE I

This course is designed to give students the opportunity to learn through a comprehensive sequentially planned Physical Education program in accordance with the Kentucky Academic Standards for High School (9th-12th Grade) Physical Education. The emphasis of this course is to provide students with the skills, knowledge, attitude and confidence to be active for a lifetime. Students will have the opportunity to develop skills in fitness/conditioning activities, individual/team sports and recreational activities. Students will learn how lifetime physical activity contributes to optimal physical, mental, emotional and social health.

Health

This course is designed to give students the opportunity to learn through a comprehensive sequentially planned Health Education program in accordance with the Kentucky Academic Standards for High School Health Education. The emphasis of this course is to teach students the ability to access, understand, appraise, apply and advocate for health information and services in order to maintain or enhance one's own health and the health of others.

Co-Ed Team Sports

This course is designed to be an extension of Physical Education I to provide students with the advanced skills, knowledge, attitude and confidence to be active for a lifetime. Focus is on team sports and cooperation. Course has future sections (2, 3, and 4) to allow taking multiple times.

Fitness/Wellness

This course is designed to be an extension of Physical Education I to provide students with the advanced skills, knowledge, attitude and confidence to be active for a lifetime. Focus is on nutrition and exercise regimens to increase personal health.

Strength Training

This course is designed to be a guided study for student athletes interested in building muscle, speed, and agility. Emphasis will be placed on proper training and nutrition regimens that help students attain their health and athletic goals. Teacher or Coach recommendation is required.

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