Physical Education

(1.0 credit)

The PE I curriculum enables students to experience a wide variety of physical activities. The year encompasses Adventure Programming; Fitness: Power walking, running, weight training, aerobic activities, fitness testing, and swimming; Lifetime Activities: softball, soccer, floor hockey, flag football, dance, and badminton.

Health is a 20-week program that encourages students to lead a healthier lifestyle as exemplified by the balanced elements of intellectual, physical, social, and emotional wellness.

(1.0 credit; Prerequisite:  PE I, PE II, application process and department approval)

Along with various team building activities, this program includes training on exercise fundamentals, fitness testing, and team sport skills and officiating. Students will become familiar with the department curriculum and develop teaching units with their peers. This course is a prerequisite for the Senior Leader Program.

(1.0 credit; Prerequisite: Junior Leaders)

In this course, students are assigned to a section of PE I or PE II. Under the guidance of their PE instructor, these trained leaders assist with implementing exercise fundamentals, facilitating adventure education initiatives, fitness testing, team sport skills and officiating. 

(1.0 credit; Prerequisite: PE I, PE II)

This course will involve safety, improvement of muscular strength, advanced weight training practices, sports specific weight training, plyometrics, and proper nutrition. Both theory and practices will be emphasized and developed into a specific individualized program.

(1.0 credit; Prerequisite: Suggested letter grade of A or B in Advanced Weight Training I)

A variety of advanced weights training principles are introduced and skills in the basic lifts are reinforced. There is an emphasis on biomechanics, nutrition, and exercise physiology. 

(1.0 credit; Prerequisite:  PE I, PE II)

This course is designed to promote life-long leisure activities such as: rock climbing,  badminton, pickleball,  volleyball, basketball, swimming, soccer, ultimate frisbee, flag football,  team handball, softball  and golf.  There will also be a significant amount of time to participate in various cardio and/or strength training activities to work towards individual fitness goals. . There is an emphasis on skill development that will empower individuals for lifelong activity.

(1.0 credit; Prerequisite:  PE I, PE II)

This class is designed to promote physical and emotional wellness by focusing on the individual. Students will acquire and apply skills to develop healthy identities, progress towards personal goals, and manage their emotions by focusing on how physical activity enhances mental health. Students will learn how to improve all health related components including muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility and body composition. Students will also participate in a combination of physical activities such as walking/jogging, yoga, circuit training and more.  

(1.0 credit; Prerequisite:  PE I, PE II, Personal Fitness & Wellness I)

This course encourages and directs students how to practice physical and emotional health on a daily basis. The students will build on physical and emotional skills gained in Personal Fitness/Wellness I. Students will participate in physical fitness activities while also learning and engaging in the practice of mindfulness. Physical and emotional goals are set and worked on throughout the year to help them achieve more balance in their lives.

(1.0 credit)  According to the New York Times, taking regular walks lowers the risk of many health problems including anxiety, depression, diabetes and some cancers. In this class, students will participate in walking at a recreational level every other class day and will participate in a beginning yoga class on alternate days. Students will participate in appropriate warm-ups, in stretching and cool-down, and in maintaining target heart rate while walking. Students will improve their overall health and fitness level, and apply personalized fitness goals to enhance their endurance, cardiovascular health and mental well being. The course will also provide students with an understanding of the importance that nutrition and exercise has on the pursuit of healthy living. Students will develop and maintain a wellness journal and increase their walking distance, walking duration, and flexibility progressively over time based on SMART goal setting.