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Students are required to take 0.5 credits of Health and 1.5 credits of PE for graduation. The PE program is built around weekly aerobic fitness activities to promote lifelong health.
Students are required to take 0.5 credits of Health and 1.5 credits of PE for graduation. The PE program is built around weekly aerobic fitness activities to promote lifelong health.
*NEW COURSE*
*NEW COURSE*
Unified PE - HPE 211/212
Unified PE - HPE 211/212
Grade: 10 - 12
Length: 1 semester
Credits: .5
Prerequisite: PE 9
Do you have a passion for helping others and fostering a positive school-wide environment? Unified Physical Education provides a unique opportunity for students with and without disabilities to come together through movement. This course combines students of ALL abilities to participate in developmentally appropriate PE including lifetime activities, fitness and sport. Students will work together to increase skill and confidence in a variety of physical activities. Additionally, the class supports the development of leadership skills, empowering ALL students to foster positive social interactions and relationships while encouraging an inclusive school-wide environment. Students in this class will become aware of various disabilities, learn to advocate for people with disabilities, and interact with students 1:1 or in small groups, all while getting exercise!
Applications are due June 1, 2025. Read all directions on the application. Unified PE Application Form
Advanced Weight Training - HPE 257
Advanced Weight Training - HPE 257
Grade: 10 - 12
Length: 1 semester
Credits: .5*
Prerequisite: PE 9, Weight Training (Grade of “B” or better or instructor approval)
Powerlifting for the serious weight trainer! Emphasis will be placed on methods of improving specific strength and fitness through the use of the Olympic Lifts and traditional weight training exercises. Students will participate in planned weight lifting as well as aerobic and anaerobic conditioning. Units will include circuit training, lifting for speed, strength, power, endurance and flexibility, building mass and strength while decreasing body fat percentage and reducing injuries. Nutrition will also be addressed. This is one of the more rigorous classes offered in Physical Education and students will be required to do specified and strenuous workouts on a daily basis. This is the most rigorous of all PE courses at the high school.
Aerobic Fitness - HPE 232/233
Aerobic Fitness - HPE 232/233
Grade: 10 - 12
Length: 1 semester
Credits: .5*
Prerequisite: PE 9
This course is designed to motivate and teach students about aerobic exercises as a method of achieving personal health and fitness goals. Aerobic capacity is your heart's ability to efficiently burn oxygen for energy. We will challenge your heart with a variety of healthy activities to improve your immediate and long-term health. You must be willing to be pushed and encouraged. Students will be given the opportunity to take charge of their fitness through aerobic activities, yoga, bodyweight and strength exercises, flexibility training, spin bike rides, and many other varied workouts.
Aquatics - HPE 241
Aquatics - HPE 241
Grade: 10 - 12
Length: 1 semester
Credits: .5
Prerequisite: PE 9
Students will develop knowledge of a variety of water sports, stroke development, water safety techniques, and water fitness. Students will be required to master the various skills with each unit through drills, games, activities and testing. Written knowledge and skill tests will be required for each unit. Student should be prepared to swim daily.
Advanced Aquatics - HPE 245
Advanced Aquatics - HPE 245
Grade: 10 - 12
Length: 1 semester
Credits: .5
Prerequisite: Aquatics
ADVANCED AQUATIC GAMES – If you like a challenge and you like to have FUN in the water – this would be a great class for you to take. This is a class which will include various aquatic games such as War, Water Polo, Volleyball, Basketball, etc. Aquatic fitness workouts will be incorporated two times per week as well. This class is designed for skilled swimmers, those who have either previously taken aquatic games, are competitive swimmers or have instructor permission. Because the skill level of the participants will be higher you can expect the games to be MUCH more competitive and the workouts to be MUCH more challenging than the regular Aquatic Game class.
Aquatic Fitness - HPE 244
Aquatic Fitness - HPE 244
Grade: 10 - 12
Length: 1 semester
Credits: .5
Prerequisite: PE 9
This class will include a variety of aerobic activities in the water. We will do shallow water aerobics, hydrofit aerobics using ankle and hand buoys as well as some lap and interval training. We will also mix aquatic games into our curriculum throughout the semester. We will design individual fitness programs, complete body analysis activities and discuss various fitness issues. You do NOT need to be a strong swimmer to be in this class.
ASC for Basketball, Swimming, Wrestling & Baseball - HPE 260/261
ASC for Basketball, Swimming, Wrestling & Baseball - HPE 260/261
Grade: 10 - 12
Length: 1 semester
Credits: .5
Prerequisite: PE 9, B grade in Beginning Weight Training, Instructor’s permission is required
This class is for the serious student-athlete who desires a strength and conditioning program tailored to a specific athletic need. Individualized workout plans will be developed to help students develop both the physical and mental aspects of training and conditioning. Student athletes must be very self-motivated and be prepared for very intensive training. Students must be participating in a class designated high school sport or trying out for a class designated high school sport. Instructor permission is required.
ASC for Football, Volleyball, Track & Field/CC - HPE 258/259
ASC for Football, Volleyball, Track & Field/CC - HPE 258/259
Grade: 10 - 12
Length: 1 semester
Credits: .5
Prerequisite: PE 9, B grade in Beginning Weight Training, Instructor’s permission is required
This class is for the serious student-athlete who desires a strength and conditioning program tailored to a specific athletic need. Individualized workout plans will be developed to help students develop both the physical and mental aspects of training and conditioning. Student athletes must be very self-motivated and be prepared for very intensive training. Students must be participating in a class designated high school sport or trying out for a class designated high school sport. Instructor permission is required.
Beginning Weight Training/Body Condition - HPE 255
Beginning Weight Training/Body Condition - HPE 255
Grade: 10 - 12
Length: 1 semester
Credits: .5
Prerequisite: PE 9
This course involves three days of weight training a week and 2 days of cardiovascular training for those students who want to build a fitness base and learn how to lift weights. Students will also learn how to set up and structure their own programs based on their individual needs and interests. A multitude of lifting methods will be introduced including plyometric circuits, powerlifting basics, and an introduction to the Olympic lifts. This is one of the more rigorous classes offered in Physical Education and students will be required to do specified and strenuous workouts on a daily basis. This is the most rigorous of all PE courses at the high school.
Competitive Team Sports - HPE 253/254
Competitive Team Sports - HPE 253/254
Grade: 10 - 12
Length: 1 semester
Credits: .5
Prerequisite: PE 9
In Competitive Team Sports students will develop knowledge and skill in a variety of team sports. Emphasis in each unit will consist of rules, strategy, team play and competitive development.
Food & Fitness - CTE 408
Food & Fitness - CTE 408
Grade: 10 - 12
Length: 1 semester *Cannot be repeated*
Credits: .5
Prerequisite: none
This class combines the fitness components from Physical Education with the food lab and nutrition elements from a Family and Consumer Science class. The exercise portion will include an individual fitness plan for life, cardiovascular fitness, aerobics, lifetime sports skills, and overall body strength. The issues covered in nutrition will include basal metabolism, dietary guidelines, Superfoods, label reading, vegetarianism lifestyle, sports nutrition, supplements, and healthy cooking labs.
Lifeguard Training - HPE 242
Lifeguard Training - HPE 242
Grade: 10 - 12
Length: 1 semester
Credits: .5
Prerequisite: PE 9, 15 years old, ability to swim 500 yards using the crawl stroke, or breaststroke, dive from the deck, surface dive, swim underwater.
This class will include all the training necessary to become a certified lifeguard. Students may receive Red Cross certification for fee of $38.00.
Lifetime Sports - HPE 251/252
Lifetime Sports - HPE 251/252
Grade: 10 - 12
Length: 1 semester
Credits: .5
Prerequisite: PE 9
In Lifetime Sports students will develop knowledge and skills in a variety of individual and dual sports. Emphasis on each unit will consist of rules, strategy, and skill development. Skill development through drills, lead up games, and game play will help students develop their skill level. Activities include pickleball, badminton, tennis, and other sports. This course will survey a wide variety of sport and fitness activities beyond just individual/dual sports.
Viking Spin Fit - HPE 310/311
Viking Spin Fit - HPE 310/311
Grade: 10 - 12
Length: 1 semester
Credits: .5
Prerequisite: 10th Graders must have permission from the Cavelero PE Department Head and completed PE 9 with a grade of A- or better. 11th/12th must have earned a grade of B+ or better in Aerobics/Weight Training or Aquatic Fitness or teacher approval.
This is a fitness based course that is designed to improve each student's individual fitness level. Emphasis will be placed on individual improvement over the course of the semester. Maximum effort is expected daily. The majority of the workouts will be on the stationary spin bikes, and other activities will include yoga, interval training, core strengthening, variable runs, and varied temp workouts. Spin Fit is a class intended for students who enjoy working out on a bike and who are wanting to improve their personal fitness.
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