*Students in any grade can access all courses. The grades listed are recommended age ranges, so students below this range should consult with their counselor prior to enrollment. ** = Courses with no prerequisite requirements
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Physical Education Readiness **
Recommended for Grades 9 - 12 * Semester Course * Semester 1 - 69901; Semester 2 - 69902 * ½ Credit
Students will reach competency using the BFS weight-training system. In addition, the course will focus on the understanding and practice of basic skills and techniques of individual, team, and recreational sports. Grading will consist of in-class participation, written/skill assessments, and homework/in-class assignments.
Team Sports **
Recommended for Grades 9 - 12 * Semester Course * Semester 1 - 69921; Semester 2 – 69922 * ½ Credit
Prerequisite: Physical Education Readiness or Teacher Approval.
This course will focus on the understanding and practice of basic skills and techniques of team sports. Instruction will include, but not be limited to basketball, volleyball, soccer, softball, and football. Grading will consist of in-class participation, written/skill assessments, and homework/in-class assignments. May be taken both semesters with teacher approval.
Physical Education Assistant
Recommended for Grades 11 - 12 * Semester Course * Semester 1 – 69985; Semester 2 – 69986 * ½ Credit * Pass/Fail Credit
Prerequisite: Physical Education.
Must be a junior or senior with department coordinator permission. A one semester or one-year course. Assistants will be used in Foundation physical education courses. This program is designed to allow those students who have demonstrated a proficiency in sports and a desire to work with other students the opportunity to participate in the teaching of physical education. The job will be to assist the teacher in various tasks and display a good attitude for other students to follow. Assistant application form is required.
BFS Weight Training **
Recommended for Grades 9 - 12 * Semester Course * Semester 1 - 69935; Semester 2 - 69936 * ½ Credit
Prerequisite: Physical Education Readiness or Teacher Approval.
The purpose of this course is for the student to understand and practice the basic skills and techniques of weight and speed training. The main objective is for students to obtain knowledge and practice weight and speed training, nutrition, stretching, and muscle identification. Grading consists of in-class participation, written quizzes and tests, and homework/in-class assignments.
Nutrition and Fitness **
Recommended for Grades 9 - 12 * Semester Course * Only Semester 1 – 69945 * ½ Credit
Prerequisite: Physical Education Readiness or Teacher Approval.
The student will reach competency using the modern nutritional techniques and basic fitness fundamentals. Instruction will focus on BFS body shaping system and will also include, but not limited to weight room safety, plyometrics, flexibility, aerobic/anaerobic training systems, agility based exercises, yoga and cross-fit/boot camp training. Grading will consist of in-class participation, final project, and group or individual assignments.
Sports Tech
Recommended for Grades 10 – 12 * Semester Course * Only Semester 1 - 69947 * ½ Credit
Prerequisite: Physical Education Readiness or Teacher Approval.
Students will practice sport-specific training methods as well as BFS weight-training system. Instruction will include, but not limited to sport-specific drills, plyometrics, flexibility, speed and agility. Grading will consist of in-class participation, final project, and BFS weight-lifting log. Focus sports: Baseball/Softball, Track & Field, Lacrosse, Soccer, Wrestling, Basketball, Rugby.
Sports Tech **
Recommended for Grades 9 - 12 * Semester Course * Only Semester 2 – 69948 * ½ Credit
Prerequisite: Physical Education Readiness or Teacher Approval.
Students will practice sport-specific training methods as well as BFS weight-training system. Instruction will include, but not limited to sport-specific drills, plyometrics, flexibility, speed and agility. Grading will consist of in-class participation, final project, and BFS weight-lifting log. Focus sports: Football, Volleyball, Cross Country, Cheer, Pom, Golf, Tennis.
Sports Management
Recommended for Grades 11 – 12 * Semester Course * Semester 1 – 69983; Semester 2 – 69984 * Pass/Fail Credit * ½ Credit
Prerequisite: Teacher Approval.
Sports management is a course which provides students with the opportunity to learn essential concepts and principals applied to the field of sports. Students will monitor the safety of the class participants in cooperation with the instructor, aid students with the focus points of lessons, provide individualized instruction, and co-facilitate organized group activities. Any elective P.E. class may be taken as soon as student completes P.E. It is possible to take P.E. class first semester and an elective P.E. class 2nd semester *Students may only select one Physical Education class per semester *