Physical Education & Health

Open to: 9th Grade (and transfer students)

Course Length: Two Semesters

Teacher approval?  N/A 

Course and Grade Prerequisites: None

Physical Education I is designed to allow each individual to pursue and maintain a high level of physical fitness and maximum performance within the scope of an individual’s physical limitations. Additionally it will look to deliver an understanding of heath related topics that will enable the student to understand the benefits of developing good mental and physical well being. The curriculum will include team sports, individual activities, lifetime sports, and physical and mental health related topics. This course fulfills the 9th grade requirement for PE/Health.

Open to: 10th Grade

Course Length: Two Semesters

Teacher approval?  None

Course and Grade Prerequisites: None

Health is an overview and analysis of those topics which are of major importance to each student at this stage of development. The course includes a holistic approach to the individual’s well-being and assists students in identifying those lifestyle choices and behaviors that will have a positive influence on all aspects of their mental, physical, social, and spiritual health. First semester studies personal health and fitness (media influences, relationships & cultural trends), mental and social health and body systems.  Second semester explores illness and disease, first aid & CPR, nutrition, drugs and society and sexuality. This course fulfills the 10th grade requirement for PE/Health.

Open to: 10th, 11th and 12th Grade

Course Length: Semester or Full Year

Teacher approval? None 

Course and Grade Prerequisites: Completion of Physical Education I.

This course is for students who have excelled in effort, attitude and participation in Physical Education I. Recreational Sports is for students who enjoy and desire additional physical activity. A mature, sportsmanlike attitude is essential. A variety of activities will be offered, including team sports, individual activities, and life-oriented leisure activities. The purpose of the course is to provide recreation; fun, healthy competition with one’s peers; and an avenue for maintaining a minimum level of fitness. This course fulfills an elective requirement for graduation.

Open to: 10th, 11th and 12th Grade

Course Length: Fall Semester, Spring Semester or Full Year 

Teacher approval? None 

Course and Grade Prerequisites: Completion of Physical Education I, Spring Semester requires previous experience in Power Training 

This course is for students who have excelled in effort, attitude and participation in Physical Education I. Power Training is specifically designed for those students who wish to maximize their physical potential in the areas of strength, speed, agility, and power. Although the majority of the students are competing athletes, many are not. This course fulfills an elective requirement for graduation.

Open to: 10th, 11th and 12th Grade

Course Length: semester or full year

Teacher approval? None 

Course and Grade Prerequisites: Completion of Physical Education I.

Fitness for Life is designed for those students interested in improving and maintaining their overall fitness in a non-competitive environment. Students will develop an overall fitness/cardio program that will be based on personal improvement. Class will utilize the Planet Fitness club on a daily basis and be placed in class periods adjacent to flex period or the end of the school day.

Open to: 10th, 11th and 12th Grade

Course Length: semester or full year

Teacher approval? None 

Course and Grade Prerequisites: Completion of Physical Education I.

This course is for students who have excelled in effort, attitude and participation in Physical Education I. Cardio Fitness is designed for those students interested in improving and maintaining their general fitness level through activities such as weight-training, step aerobics, Zumba, Pilates, circuit training, jump rope, team games, and other cardiovascular activities. This course fulfills an elective requirement for graduation.

Open to: 11th and 12th Grade

Course Length: Two semesters

Teacher approval? Yes 

Course and Grade Prerequisites: Must have at least one year of science at Jesuit and a ‘B’ in current science course, recommendation of current science teacher, and application required. Biology preferred, but not required. Preference given to Seniors.

*See “Requirements for Taking Honors and Advanced Placement Courses” at the beginning of this Catalog. The goal of this course is to provide students with an in-depth study of topics in the fields of anatomy and physiology,  kinesiology, body systems, diseases, and nutrition.  A substantial component of this course will consist of student observation time of professionals in health careers, as well as bringing professionals in from the community to discuss their careers and current topics in health. Students will have the opportunity to explore and study their individual areas of interest in the Health Sciences, through classroom lecture, guest speakers, research, and presentations. This course fulfills an elective requirement for graduation.

Open to:  12th Grade

Course Length: Two Semesters

Teacher approval? Yes 

Course and Grade Prerequisites: Application required

The AP Psychology course introduces students to the discipline of psychology; the study of mental processes and human behaviors.  It is a survey course that includes the following subtopics:  research methods, the brain, nervous and endocrine systems, genetics, sensation & perception, consciousness, learning, cognition, intelligence, motivation and emotion, developmental psychology, personality and identity, clinical psychology and social psychology.   The AP Psychology course is a college level course and students should be prepared to dedicate the time needed for rigorous and thoughtful study of the material.  Additionally, students will read and discuss college level academic and scientific research articles.  The course will prepare students for the AP Psychology exam given in May. This course fulfills an elective graduation requirement.

Open to: 11th and 12th Grade

Course Length: One Semester 

Teacher approval? Yes 

Course and Grade Prerequisites: Application required

The General Psychology course introduces students to the discipline of psychology; the study of mental processes and human behaviors.  It is a survey course that includes the following subtopics:  research methods, the brain, nervous and endocrine systems, genetics, sensation & perception, consciousness, learning, cognition, intelligence, motivation and emotion, developmental psychology, personality and identity, clinical psychology and social psychology.