Student Wellness
Deptartment Chair: Garrett Williams
Physical Education graduation requirement may be fulfilled by taking one complete credit of “Foundation in Physical Education”, two complete credits of “ROTC”, or two consecutive/complete credits of PE/Athletics. PE uniforms are required for these courses.
Year Credit 1.0
Fee $20*
Satisfies one of the following: 1.0 PE, 1.0 elective, 0.5 Practical Arts
Grade: 9
Prerequisites: none
◆ Fulfills the PE graduation requirement. This course introduces the students to individual/team sports activities and to good health practices. Exercises and aerobic running are a daily part of this class. Testing of fitness levels with state-of-the-art technology and development of a fitness portfolio are included. This course is structured to provide students with knowledge and skill of physical activities that best serve their needs for total fitness and lifelong wellness. The year may include the following activities: soccer, softball, flag football, ultimate Frisbee, basketball, badminton, table tennis, pickleball, lacrosse, flag rugby, swimming, volleyball, ice skating, floor hockey, Frisbee golf, trail hiking, physical fitness testing, and multilevel activities (indoor games). The conditioning portion of the class introduces students in the use of cardio machines, strength resistance machines, and state-of-the-art fitness technology. PE uniforms are required. *Uniform Fee
HE30111 HEALTH
Semester Credit 0.5
No Fee
Satisfies one of the following: 0.5 Health, 0.5 elective, 0.5 Practical Arts
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisites: none
◆ The course includes in-depth coverage of the following: the body systems, physical fitness, nutrition, stress management, drug and alcohol abuse prevention, and human sexuality including HIV. The following topics will also be covered: accessing and evaluating health information via the internet, communicable and non-communicable diseases, domestic and dating violence, depression, mental disorders, and suicide. Course material in this class may contain readings or discussions in which topics of a sexual nature are presented. Note: This course is required for graduation and must be taken on campus. This course may not be taken online in order to receive LAHS credit.
EL27811 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1
EL27911 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2
Semester Credit 0.5
No Fee
Satisfies one of the following: 1.0 Physical Education requirement (if take both PE1 and PE2), 0.5 elective, 0.5 Practical Arts
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisites: none
◆ These courses further explore individual and team sports activities with good health practices. Exercises, flexibility, and aerobic conditioning are a part of this class. These courses are structured to provide 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students with knowledge and skills of physical activities offered in the Foundation classes. The fall semester may cover the following activities: soccer, softball, flag football, ultimate Frisbee, swimming, volleyball, ice skating, floor hockey, basketball, and multi-level activities (indoor games). The spring semester may cover the following activities: ice skating, floor hockey, basketball, badminton, table tennis, pickleball, lacrosse, swimming, rugby, and multi-level activities (indoor games).
EL28811 LIFETIME SPORTS 1
Semester Credit 0.5
Fee: $30
Satisfies one of the following: 0.5 elective, 0.5 Practical Arts
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisites: The student must have completed Foundation in PE or PE 1 and 2 in order to register for this class.
◆ This course is designed for students of all skill levels. The course is structured to develop and improve fundamental skills. The following carryover activities may be offered to all students: bowling, basketball, recreational games, softball, frisbee golf, volleyball, ice skating, golf, pickleball, wall climbing, racquetball, swimming, weight lifting, Pilates, spinning, yoga, jiu jitsu, aerobic video workouts, instruction on use of cardio equipment and fitness assessments using technology.
EL28011 FITNESS FOR LIFE 1
EL28111 FITNESS FOR LIFE 2
EL28211 FITNESS FOR LIFE 3
EL28311 FITNESS FOR LIFE 4
Semester Credit 0.5
No Fee
Satisfies one of the following: 0.5 elective, 0.5 Practical Arts
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: Student must have completed or be enrolled in Foundation in PE or PE 1 and 2 in order to register for this class.
◆ This course is designed for the student who is interested in increasing their personal fitness level and learning how to maintain healthy habits throughout their lifetime. Students will participate in individual fitness activities that emphasize cardiovascular fitness, body weight control, flexibility, and strength training.
EL28411 WEIGHT TRAINING 1
EL28511 WEIGHT TRAINING 2
EL28611 WEIGHT TRAINING 3
EL28711 WEIGHT TRAINING 4
Semester Credit 0.5
No Fee
Satisfies one of the following: 0.5 elective, 0.5 Practical Arts
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: Student must have completed or be enrolled in Foundation in PE or PE 1 and 2 in order to register for this class.
◆ This strength and conditioning program emphasizes muscular strength and endurance, speed development, agility, plyometrics, flexibility, and lifelong fitness. Students will learn to develop and track a strength and conditioning program. Fitness and strength levels will be monitored daily. This course is designed for male and female students of all levels and skills.
EL17011 WEIGHT TRAINING FOR WOMEN 1
EL17111 WEIGHT TRAINING FOR WOMEN 2
Semester Credit 0.5
No Fee
Satisfies one of the following: 0.5 elective, 0.5 Practical Arts
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: Student must have completed or be enrolled in Foundation in PE or PE 1 and 2 in order to register for this class.
◆ This strength and conditioning program emphasizes muscular strength and endurance, speed development, agility, plyometrics, flexibility, and lifelong fitness. Students will learn to develop and track a strength and conditioning program. Fitness and strength levels will be monitored daily. This course is designed for female students of all levels and skills.
EL29111 SPORTS MEDICINE/ATHLETIC TRAINING 1 🕜🕜
EL29211 SPORTS MEDICINE/ATHLETIC TRAINING 2 🕜🕜
Semester Credit 0.5
Fee: $30 for SPORTS MEDICINE/ATHLETIC TRAINING 1 Only
Satisfies one of the following: 0.5 elective, 0.5 Practical Arts
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisites: none
◆Students learn the fundamentals of athletic training, including prevention, care, and treatment of athletic injuries. Specific emphasis is placed on the areas of anatomy and physiology, first aid, strapping techniques, nutritional guidelines, basic injury identification and treatment, vocabulary, and record keeping. Sports Med II emphasizes athletic injury assessment techniques and focuses on practical application of skills in a lab oriented design. Students must have completed Sports Medicine 1 to enroll in Sports Medicine II
PE10212 PE/ATHLETICS
Year Credit 1.0
Satisfies one of the following: 1.0 PE*, 1.0 elective
Grades: 9-12
No Fee
Prerequisites: The student must be competing in football or wrestling in order to be enrolled in this class.
◆This is a year long class. All athletes participating in football or wrestling are required to enroll in this class unless there is a core academic conflict. All exceptions must be approved by the Athletic Director. Athletes must remain on the team the full season to remain in the class. This class focuses on year-round development of strength and conditioning, athletic skills, and character/leadership development. The strength and conditioning program emphasizes muscular strength and endurance, speed development, agility, plyometrics, and flexibility. *Two consecutive years will fulfill the PE graduation requirement. (2322)