Driver's Education Classroom

Driver Education, “classroom phase,” is incorporated within sophomore Physical Education. The content of this course includes existing and proposed rules of the road, graduated licensing laws,

The “Behind the Wheel” phase is a four week program offered for students upon completion of the classroom portion of the course. Behind the Wheel is offered to students before and after school and in summer school.

Student enrollment is based upon the age of the student. Those students who are over 16 or near their 16th birthday are offered this phase of the program prior to younger students.

During the Behind the Wheel phase, the students are exposed to varying driving situations that emphasize motor skills, application of the laws, accurate judgment, properly timed correct responses, and driving emergencies. There is a lab fee for the Behind the Wheel phase of Driver Education to help defray the maintenance of the driver education vehicles. Fee: $200.00

In addition, Fenton High School requires that a student be of sophomore standing (10 or more credits earned) in order to enroll in Behind the Wheel and Driver Education Classroom. Registration for Behind the wheel will be conducted at the appropriate time by the Driver Education staff.

Note: In order to be enrolled in either the “classroom phase” or the “Behind the Wheel” phase of Driver Education, state law now requires students to have passed a minimum of eight courses during the previous two semesters.

Prerequisite (For Behind the Wheel): Successful completion of the classroom phase of Driver Education

Course Code: 8092 Grade Levels: 10-12

Behind the Wheel

The “Behind the Wheel” phase is a four week program offered for students upon completion of the

classroom portion of the course. Behind the Wheel is offered to students before and after school and in

summer school. Student enrollment is based upon the age of the student. Those students who are over

16 or near their 16th birthday are offered this phase of the program prior to younger students.

During the Behind the Wheel phase, the students are exposed to varying driving situations that

emphasize motor skills, application of the laws, accurate judgment, properly timed correct responses,

and driving emergencies. There is a lab fee for the Behind the Wheel phase of Driver Education to help

defray the maintenance of the driver education vehicles. Fee: $200.00 (reflect correction of print copy

of Curriculum Guide)

In addition, Fenton High School requires that a student be of sophomore standing (10 or more

credits earned) in order to enroll in Behind the Wheel and Driver Education Classroom. Registration for

Behind the wheel will be conducted at the appropriate time by the Driver Education staff.

Note: In order to be enrolled in either the “classroom phase” or the “Behind the Wheel” phase of

Driver Education, state law now requires students to have passed a minimum of eight courses during

the previous two semesters.

Prerequisite (For Behind the Wheel): Successful completion of the classroom phase of Driver Education

Course Code: 8092 Grade Levels: 10- 12

Health

Fenton’s Health Education course meets daily for one semester of the freshmen year. The topics of

instruction are: Health Skills, Mental and Emotional Health, Family and Social Health, Growth and

Development, Communicable and Chronic Diseases, Nutrition, Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs, and

Consumer and Community Health.

Prerequisites: None Semesters: 1 Credits: 1

Course Code: 8025 Grade Level: 9

Adaptive P.E

This course is designed to help students identify their individual talents, create the internal

motivation and drive to expand those talents, assume responsibility for themselves, interact

responsibly with others and claim their self-esteem. Students will develop the ability to set specific

goals and the commitment and determination to stick with them.

Note: This course does not meet the requirements for a mandated Health course per ISBE.

Prerequisites: Counselor approval Semester(s): 1 Credits: 1

Course Code: 4003 Grade Levels: 9, 10, 11, 12 (Seniors may enroll 1st semester only)

Physiology Of Exercise 1 For Freshman

Physiology of Exercise offers a variety of activities designed to develop an understanding of the

effect exercise has on the body. In addition, these activities will enhance strength, flexibility, and

cardiovascular endurance. The activities include an introduction to physiology of exercise, soccer,

tennis, weight training and fitness, and track and field.

Prerequisites: None Semester(s): 1 Credits: 1

Course Code: 8001 Grade Levels: 9

Physiology Of Exercise 3 and 4 For Sophomores

This two-semester course is built upon the skills and activities of the freshmen year. The students

may participate in weight training and fitness, badminton, basketball, volleyball, team handball, flag

football, pickleball, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, and ice skating.

Note: Classroom phase of Driver’s Education will be included in the sophomore Physical Education sequence.

Prerequisites: None Semester(s): 2 Credits: 2

Course Code: Physiology Of Exercise 3 - 8021, Physiology Of Exercise 4 - 8022 Grade Levels: 10

Adventure Education

Adventure Education is a course that emphasizes student teamwork, communication, character

development,and conflict resolution. Adventure Education is an experiential-based learning process

where students are encouraged to take an active role in their education. The course will focus on both

group and individual activities. By emphasizing team building, problem solving, communication skills,

and goal setting, we hope to help students develop self-esteem through group and individual

accomplishment, enhance their social skills with others, increase their ability to problem solve, and

develop leadership skills as well as fitness activities and assessments. These goals will be reached

through activities such as Frisbee golf, wall climbing, team building activities, golf, bowling,

orienteering, camping, and hiking.

Note: Students who enroll should expect to pay $30.00 per semester for field trips.

Semester(s): 1 or 2 Credits: 1 or 2

Course Code: 1st Semester - 8081, 2nd Semester - 8082 Grade Levels: 11-12

Aerobics

This emphasis of this course is on cardiovascular conditioning and total body toning to achieve the

students’ individual fitness goals. Students in this class will be given the proper training and knowledge

to allow for improvements in body composition and muscle tone. Students will be engaged in fitness

routines to music, which may include kickboxing, resist-a-ball, boot camp, yoga, BOSU, step aerobics,

power abs, pilates, and speed training. The fundamentals of movement and dance may be included in

the course. Athletes are encouraged to participate in this course.

Semester(s): 1 or 2 Credits: 1 or 2

Course Code: 1st Semester - 8081, 2nd Semester - 8082 Grade Levels: 11, 12

Fitness and Nutrition

Fitness and Nutrition is a course that combines fitness activities and a food lab experience. It

emphasizes a healthy lifestyle and helps students attain their fitness goals. Students will be exposed to

a variety of physical activities such as circuit training, weight training, and cardiovascular endurance

training. Some sports units will also be included in this course. Students will understand how to make

fitness part of their daily routine. Students will also learn the role of nutrition in a healthy lifestyle.

Food lab experiences incorporate developing and preparing tasty, healthy food. After completing this

course, students will know how to exercise without using an expensive health club and have a wellness

plan for life.

Semester(s): 1 or 2 Credits: 1 or 2

Course Code: 1st Semester - 8073, 2nd Semester - 8074 Grade Levels: 11, 12

Strength and Conditioning

The Strength and Conditioning class offers students an opportunity to gain knowledge, skills and

techniques, while developing a workout program. Topics of discussion include: anatomical adaptation,

hypertrophy, maximum strength, transition phase, muscle breakdown and recovery, nutrition and

muscle growth, and the proper use of nutritional supplements. Students will also be taught muscle

anatomy, principles and theories of muscle hypertrophy and weight lifting, and avoiding and dealing

with muscle soreness. As students participate in this course they will actively use weight lifting

equipment and will be taught proper usage and safety procedures used in weight training.

Semester(s): 1 or 2 Credits: 1 or 2

Course Code: 1st Semester - 8071, 2nd Semester - 8072 Grade Levels: 11, 12

Team Sports

Team sports offer students an opportunity to learn and enjoy team sports activities. The activities

may include touch football, soccer (outdoor and indoor), floor hockey, volleyball, team speedball,

basketball, and softball. Students will be taught game rules, skills and some strategies to each game. All

students will be expected to learn and participate in all activities. As students participate, the

importance of physical fitness will be illustrated and emphasized as they compete in a team setting.

Students will have a fitness level assessment three times per year. One day a week will be devoted to

fitness concepts in a classroom setting and each student will complete a fitness plan.

Semester(s): 1 or 2 Credits: 1 or 2

Course Code: 1st Semester - 8051, 2nd Semester - 8052 Grade Levels: 11, 12