Health & PE

This course is designed for eleventh and twelfth grade students as PE elective. Throughout the course, students will be involved in a number of activities that focus on team building, cooperation and physical challenges. A large part of the class will take place outdoors, across multiple seasons and weather conditions. They will participate in lifetime activities and learn skills such as orienteering and basic survival. The course will be enhanced by field trips to Shenandoah National Park, indoor climbing facilities and a high ropes course. 

Prerequisites: Health & PE 9 and Health & PE 10 

Grades: 11-12 

Other Information: This course requires some additional fees for course-related field trips.

This course combines students of all abilities to participate in lifetime activities, physical fitness, and sports. Students will work together to increase competence and confidence in a variety of activities. Through ongoing leadership opportunities, members of this course will be empowered to help create a more inclusive and accepting school environment for all students. 

Prerequisites: None 

Grades: 11-12

This course is designed to support students along their fitness journey. Students will participate in a variety of competitive and non-competitive activities, as well as activities focused around mental health and wellness. Units to include but not limited to are as follows: archery, disc golf, pickleball, badminton, tennis, volleyball, basketball, soccer, yoga, meditation, nature walks, swimming, and kickball. Students of all skill and experience levels are encouraged to enroll in Women’s Fitness. 

Prerequisites: None 

Grades: 10-12

Weight Training I 

This course will focus on learning proper technique, major muscle groups, and weight room safety. Individuals will strengthen and solidify the core, gain muscle mass, increased flexibility, and overall strength and athletic ability. The class will be fast paced and very structured. Assessments will be done periodically to measure body composition and fitness levels. 

Prerequisites: None 

Grades: 9-12 

Weight Training II 

This course will focus on learning proper weight training technique, major muscle groups, and weight room safety. Individuals will strengthen and solidify the core, gain muscle mass, increase flexibility, and overall strength and athletic ability. The class will be fast paced and very structured. Assessments will be done periodically to measure body composition and fitness levels. This course will build upon the principles gained during Weight Training I. 

Prerequisites: Weight Training I 

Grades: 10-12 

Weight Training III 

This course is an extension of proper weight training technique, major muscle groups, and weight room safety. Individuals will further strengthen and solidify the core, gain muscle mass, increase flexibility, and overall strength and athletic ability. The class will be fast paced and highly structured. Assessments will be done periodically to measure body composition and fitness levels. This course will build upon the principles gained during Weight Training II. 

Prerequisites: Weight Training II 

Grades: 11-12

This course will focus on improving athletic performance with an emphasis on developing speed, agility, and power. Students will learn proper sprint mechanics, develop agility through timed reactionary movements, and improve power through plyometrics and Olympic-based lifts. Students will be tested periodically in the vertical jump, broad jump, 40-yard dash, fly 10, the 5-105 drill, as well as back squat, bench press, and hang-power clean. This course will incorporate both the outdoor track and indoor weight training room to support the development of athletic performance. 

Prerequisites: Varsity Athletic Team Participation

Grades: 10-12