Physical Education
Possible Career Paths in Physical Education/ Health: Sports Medicine, Sports Marketing/Management, Sports Journalism, Health
Educator, Outdoor Recreation, Personal Trainer, Physical Therapist, Fitness/Exercise Management, Community Health Care Holistic
Therapies, Physical Education Teacher.
Each student is required to satisfactorily complete Fitness for Life (9th grade) and Wellness (10th grade) for high school graduation.
1929: Fitness for Life (Required)
Grade Level: 9
Prerequisite: None
Course Description: This is an introductory course to teach students about lifetime fitness and gain the necessary skills to continue an active and healthy lifestyle throughout their life. Students will learn the basics in strength training and various cardiovascular activities to improve overall physical and mental health.
1960: Athletic Performance I
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Fitness for Life
Course Description: This is an introductory course designed for individuals who want to learn proper fundamentals, techniques, and basic knowledge in the area of athletic performance. Emphasis will be placed on strength training, plyometric training, flexibility training, sprint training, interval training, and agility training using the New Prague High School Strength and Conditioning model. Different strength and conditioning tests will be done during the semester to establish and measure improvement throughout the semester.
1964: Athletic Performance I for the Female Athlete
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Fitness for Life
Course Description: This is an introductory course designed for the female athlete who wants to learn proper fundamentals, techniques, and basic knowledge in the area of athletic performance. Emphasis will be placed on strength training, plyometric training, flexibility training, sprint training, interval training, and agility training using the New Prague High School Strength and Conditioning model. Different strength and conditioning tests will be done during the semester to establish and measure improvement throughout the semester.
1961: Athletic Performance II
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Fitness for Life or Athletic Performance I
Course Description: This is an intermediate course designed for individuals who want to expand their knowledge in the areas of strength training and conditioning. Emphasis will be placed on training methods such as strength training, plyometric training, flexibility training, sprint training, interval training, and agility training using the New Prague High School Strength and Conditioning model. Different strength and conditioning tests will be done during the semester to establish and measure improvement.
1955: Athletic Performance II for the Female Athlete
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Fitness for Life or Athletic Performance I for the Female Athlete
Course Description: This is an intermediate course designed for the female athlete who wants to expand their knowledge in the areas of strength training and conditioning. Emphasis will be placed on strength training, plyometric training, flexibility training, sprint training, interval training, and agility training using the New Prague High School Strength and Conditioning model. Different strength and conditioning tests will be done during the semester to establish and measure improvement throughout the semester.
1962 A: Athletic Performance III A
1962 B: Athletic Performance III B
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Athletic Performance I or II and must obtain a C or better in Athletic Performance I and/or Athletic Performance II to take Athletic Performance III.
Credits: 2 Credits (This class is two semesters long.) **If you fail Part A you will not be allowed to take Part B.
Course Description: This year long advanced course is designed for individuals who want to continue to improve in the area of strength and conditioning. Objectives throughout the semester are to develop quickness, agility, endurance, confidence, and strength of body and mind through hard work and determination using the New Prague High School Strength and Conditioning model. Different strength and conditioning tests will be done during the semester to establish each student’s baseline and measure improvement throughout the course.
1963 A: Athletic Performance IV A
1963 B: Athletic Performance IV B
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Athletic Performance III and must obtain a C or better in Athletic Performance III to take Athletic Performance IV.
Credits: 2 Credits (This class is two semesters long.) **If you fail Part A you will not be allowed to take Part B.
Course Description: This year long advanced course will use a variety of techniques and skills from Athletic Performance III so that students can continue to improve their overall athletic performance. Major emphasis will be placed on strength training, plyometric training, flexibility training, sprint training, interval training, and agility training using the New Prague High School Strength and Conditioning model. Different strength and conditioning tests will be done during the semester to establish each student’s baseline and measure improvement throughout the course.
1930: Team Activities 9 and 10
Grade Level: 9, 10
Prerequisite: None
Course Description: This introductory course is designed to give basic knowledge, skills, and strategies in the following activities: fitness, ultimate frisbee, team handball, basketball, volleyball, indoor lacrosse, razzle dazzle, floor hockey, speedball, soccer, and football.
1931: Team Activities 11 and 12
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Course Description: This course is designed to enhance student knowledge, skills, and strategies in the following activities: fitness, ultimate frisbee, team handball, basketball, volleyball, indoor lacrosse, razzle dazzle, floor hockey, speedball, soccer, and football.
1938: Lifetime Sports 11 and 12
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Fee: $35 for bowling
Course Description: This course is designed to enhance student knowledge, skills, and strategies in the following lifetime sports: fitness, golf, tennis, badminton, table tennis, bocce ball, croquet, bowling, archery, pickleball, spikeball, and frisbee golf.
1933: Outdoor Activities 9 and 10
Grade Level: 9, 10
Prerequisite: None
Fee: $35 for bowling
Course Description: This introductory course is for students wishing to experience a variety of team sports that normally take place outdoors. Students will learn skills and strategies in the following activities: fitness, football, speed-ball, soccer, softball, lacrosse, bowling, broom-ball, hockey, ice skating, snow football, snow softball, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.
1934: Outdoor Activities 11 and 12
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Fee: $35 for bowling
Course Description: This course is designed for students wishing to advance their experience in a variety of team sports that normally take place outside. Students will learn and enhance skills and strategies in the following activities: fitness, football, speedball, soccer, softball, lacrosse, bowling, broomball, hockey, ice skating, snow football, snow softball, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.
1967: Aquatics
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11,12
Prerequisite: Fitness for Life
Course Description: This introductory course is designed for the individual who wants to become a stronger swimmer while enhancing their aquatic skills. Class time is spent on improving individual swimming strokes and other aquatic activities such as water polo, underwater hockey, various aqua fitness classes, and other water sports. Students are responsible for finding or providing their own transportation to and from the pool located at the Community Education Center.
1965: Lifeguard Training & Swim America
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 *Students must be 15 years of age
Prerequisite: Fitness for Life and either pass Aquatics or pass the pre-lifeguard skill test
Class fee: $35-100. This fee includes a Lifeguard & Swim America certification
Course Description: This course is designed for the individual who wants to become a certified lifeguard and/or Swim America certified. This course is to teach future lifeguards how to effectively prevent and respond to water emergencies and prepare future candidates to teach swimming lessons through the Swim America program. In addition, students will master basic swimming strokes and participate in various aquatic activities. Students are responsible for finding or providing their own transportation to and from the pool located at the Community Education Center.
Health Courses
1939: Wellness (Required)
Grade Level: 10
Prerequisite: None
Course Description: Students will study, enhance, and better understand what it means to be healthy and “well” while incorporating it into their own lives. Topics include decision making, goal setting, nutrition/weight management, CPR, illicit drugs, alcohol, and human sexuality. **Students will have the option to become CPR/AED certified for an additional fee.
1940: Stress Management
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Wellness
Course Description: In this advanced health course, students will explore the physiology of stress, meditation, yoga, self-help strategies, and other various stress management strategies/techniques. Topics include exercise, aromatherapy, yoga, Qigong, acupuncture, gemstone therapy, nutrition, meditation, herbalism, Chinese medicine, and Ayurveda.
