PE - Junior

ADVANCED TEAM SPORTS/FITNESS (933)

Grades 11-12

(Semester) .50 credits

This course is designed to offer students an arena in which to participate in a more competitive atmosphere.  Students have an opportunity to show teamwork, sportsmanship, understanding of rules, and strategies.  Students participate in tournament play and are required to officiate games.  This course is also designed to have students actively participate in cardiovascular and muscle fitness activities.

Team sports may include, but are not limited to the following: Basketball, Flag Football, Floor Hockey, Handball, Soccer, Volleyball.

PRINCIPLES OF ATHLETIC TRAINING (919)

Grades 11-12

(Semester) .50 credits

Students receive an introduction to the allied health profession of athletic training, as a part of the Sports Medicine field, and its concepts which include: basic anatomy, emergent injuries and their management, athletic taping techniques, concussion management, and students will have the opportunity to become certified in CPR and AED use.  They will be able to work cooperatively in pairs or small groups to practice skills and to communicate what and why they are doing said skills.

RECREATIONAL SPORTS & FITNESS (934)

Grades 11-12

(Semester) .50 credits

This course is designed to offer students games and activities they can participate in throughout their life. This course is also designed to have students actively participate in cardiovascular and muscle fitness activities. In the recreational game/lifetime activity students may be given a choice of activity that has been determined by the instructor. In the area of personal fitness, the students are shown options of how to stay fit in activities beyond high school.  The goal of both these programs is to help the student understand and encourage a lifetime of fitness.  

Activities may include, but are not limited to the following: Fitness walking, Badminton, Basketball, Bocce, Bowling, Tennis, Volleyball.

INTRODUCTION TO YOGA (917)

Grades 11-12

(Semester) .50 credit

This is an introductory Hatha Yoga class where students learn basic postures, breathing techniques, relaxation, and stress management.  They have fun exploring the many benefits that yoga has to offer and are able to work at an individual pace.  Yoga is for everyone regardless of perceived skill level.  Each class will focus on a new “posture”.  Over time, these postures will be incorporated into a “flow” where each posture is held for a few minutes before transitioning to the next.  Additional benefits are improved strength and flexibility, balance, concentration, and sense of accomplishment.

INTRODUCTION PERSONAL STRENGTH AND DEVELOPMENT (937)
Grades 11-12

(Semester) .50 credit

This class will focus on the fundamentals of muscle development, safety when lifting weights, understanding and use of equipment, and the development of a personal fitness plan to use beyond the semester course.

Students will learn and demonstrate proper form and technique of exercises for all muscle groups using different types of training such as:  Strength, Resistance, Interval, Yoga, CrossFit, and performance training utilizing DYRHS fitness equipment.

Students will demonstrate use of PreRehab materials such as a Bosu, Foam Roller, Yoga Mat, Kettlebell, resistance bands, medicine balls, slam balls, weighted ropes, and stability balls for core training.

ADVANCED PERSONAL STRENGTH AND DEVELOPMENT  (971)

Grades 11-12

(Semester) .50 credit

This class will focus on the hypertrophy of muscle development.  Specifically, students will train for the development of size and strength of all muscle groups. Students should have, but are not required to, a basic understanding of strength training, and have previously participated in a school or personal lifting program.

Students will be instructed on: proper technique of various resistance training techniques such as the bench press, front and back squat, deadlift, and hang clean. 

Students will receive instruction on safety precautions when lifting weights such as the use of clips, loading plates correctly, and ensuring proper spacing. 

Students will participate in weight training and strength development lifting.  Some exercises that will be included in this training include: Various styles of resistance training and athletic conditioning, this includes but is not limited to power lifting, Olympic lifting, plyometrics and agility drills.

Students will properly plan and chart a workout through the use of periodization models as well as create a personal fitness plan to personally monitor their hypertrophy of different muscle groups beyond the semester class.

LIVING WELL (938)
Grades 11-12
(Semester) .50 credit

This course is designed to offer students a more in-depth look at wellness with an opportunity to gather tools on how to live our best lives beyond the high school years.  The class will focus on current events, health topics, and activities within the scope of ‘Wellness’ that include but are not limited to: physical, emotional, and social.  Students will be trained with the option to receive certification in CPR, First AId, & AED.  Student assessment is based on daily participation in all activities, discussions, and written work. Potential topics -Physical: fitness/nature walks, yoga/stretching, nutrition.  Emotional: mental health, stress management.  Social: healthy relationships, dating safety. Students are not required to change daily but should be prepared for light movement activities.