Physical Education Courses

Physical Education 1 

Credit: 1 credit 

This course will provide a wide array of topics related to health, physical fitness and how to establish a high quality life-style. Students will be involved in a wide range of fitness activities, learn how to assess their own health and fitness levels, and participate in a variety of team sports and lifetime activities. PE 1 is a required course to receive a high school diploma. All five standards set up by the state of South Carolina must be passed in order to receive credit for the course. 

Physical Education 1- Dance focus 

Credit: 1 credit 

This course will provide a wide array of topics related to health, physical fitness and how to establish a high quality life-style. Students will be involved in a wide range of fitness activities, learn how to assess their own health and fitness levels, and participate in a variety of team sports and lifetime activities in addition to dance techniques and styles. PE 1 is a required course to receive a high school diploma. All five standards set up by the state of South Carolina must be passed in order to receive credit for the course. 

Physical Education 2: Weight Training 

Prerequisite: Physical Education 1

Credit: 1 credit 

This elective course is designed for student athletes who want to improve their personal fitness. Physical training (weight training and conditioning) is the focus of the class with emphasis on proper development of weight training techniques and improving the students’ physical fitness. (This course can be repeated as space allows, however; only the first credit earned will be counted towards total credits earned.)

Physical Education 3: Intermediate Weight Training 1 

Prerequisite: Physical Education 1 

Credit: 1 credit Physical Education 3 is an intermediate weight training course. 

This course will consist of learning about how weight training can positively impact your health. This course will cover the fundamentals of power lifting. Lifts can include, bench press, squat, hang clean and deadlifts. We will learn the mechanics behind each lift. Conditioning and dynamic movements will be incorporated in the course. 

Physical Education 4: Intermediate Weight Training 2 

Prerequisite: Physical Education 3 

Credit: 1 credit 

Intermediate weight training 2 is a continuation of the progress made in PE 3 Intermediate Weight Training 1. Students will continue to develop healthy life skills and demonstrate progression in technique and fitness as measured in PE 3 Intermediate Weight Training. This course will consist of all power and Olympic lifts as well as upper-level conditioning and speed training. This class is very fast paced and is designed for athletes in mind. 

Physical Education 5: Advanced Weight Training 1 

Prerequisite: Physical Education 4 

Credit: 1 credit 

Physical Education 5 is an advanced weight training course. This course will stress mastering the fundamental skills of weight training. It is designed to build upon student knowledge of weight training techniques, plyometrics, and improving students’ physical fitness. Students will demonstrate progression in technique and fitness as a measured in prerequisite course. 

Physical Education 6: Advanced Weight Training 2 

Prerequisite: Physical Education 5 

Credit: 1 credit 

This course will stress mastering the fundamental skills of weight training. It is designed to build upon student knowledge of weight training techniques, plyometrics, and improving students’ physical fitness. Students will demonstrate progression in technique and fitness as measured in prerequisite course. 

Team and Life Sports 

Prerequisite: Physical Education 1 

Credit: 1 credit 

This elective course is designed for students who enjoy being active and would like to continue participating in PE class. Students will participate in team and individual or partner sports in a recreational setting. This course will focus on game strategy through sport enjoyment. Sports such as volleyball, soccer, basketball, ultimate frisbee, badminton, spike ball, flag football, softball and more are included. This course may not be used in lieu of PE 1 to satisfy the graduation requirement. (This course can be repeated as space allows, however; only the first credit earned will be counted towards total credits earned). 

Competitive Team Sports 

Prerequisites: Physical Education 1 

Credit: 1 credit 

This elective course is designed for students interested in the competitive game play aspect of sports. There will be competitive, cardiovascular conditioning, agilities, and plyometrics. This course will focus on game strategy through sport enjoyment. Sports such as volleyball, soccer, basketball, ultimate frisbee, badminton, spike ball, flag football softball and more are included. This course may not be used in lieu of PE 1 to satisfy the graduation requirement. (This course can be repeated as space allows, however; only the first credit earned will be counted towards total credits earned). 

Adaptive Physical Education (APE) 

Prerequisites: Physical Education 1 

Credit: 1 credit 

This elective course is designed for students who are considering a career in a Human Service field, Education or who enjoy supporting others. Students will be paired with classmates who have physical, cognitive, emotional, or behavioral challenges that impede the benefits of being active in a typical PE setting. Students will participate in team and individual or partner sports in a recreational setting, as well as other incorporated physical activities that promote movement and overall health. This course may not be used in lieu of PE 1 to satisfy the graduation requirement. (This course can be repeated as space allows, however; only the first credit earned will be counted towards total credits earned). 

Dance 

Prerequisites: Physical Education 1 

Credit: 1 credit 

This class focuses on technique and students will study a variety of dance styles as well as dance history. Students will be required to dress out and participate every day. A dance recital at the end of the semester is required. Dance students are graded on performance, class participation, tests and projects. (This course can be repeated as space allows, however; only the first credit earned will be counted towards total credits earned). 

Strength & Conditioning 

Prerequisite: Physical Education 1 

Credit: 1 credit 

This elective course is designed for students interested in muscle toning, strength gains, and cardio-respiratory fitness. A variety of equipment will be used, including treadmills, bands, dumbbells, and other weights and machines to design and participate in an individualized fitness plan with the goal of improving their physical health. Students will learn content including muscle anatomy, exercise physiology, and the relationship between diet and exercise that will help guide them toward lifelong health. Students with an interest in personal training would benefit from this class. Students will be required to apply prior fitness knowledge from PE I. This course may not be used in lieu of PE 1 to satisfy the graduation requirement. (This course can be repeated as space allows, however; only the first credit earned will be counted towards total credits earned).