HPE Course Descriptions

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION 9

GRADE: 9

Prerequisite(s): NONE

Credit: 1

Health and Physical Education 9 is a co-ed course providing the following activities: softball, track and field, volleyball, basketball, physical fitness and aerobics. Other activities offered are shuffleboard, table tennis, weight training, badminton, and horseshoes. The course provides instruction in causes and symptoms of communicable diseases, consumer health practices, alcohol and drug awareness, basic first aid, preparation for natural disasters, and family development. Family Life Education is included but optional. Students will be trained in CPR/First Aid/AED for diploma requirements.

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION 10

GRADE: 10

Prerequisite(s): HPE 9

Credit: 1

Health and Physical Education 10 offers instruction in behind-the-wheel and classroom driver education. Students will learn the rules and regulations for safe driving and, as time allows, will practice proper driving techniques on actual road settings. There will be a $125 fee charged for the behind-the-wheel instruction. Students will be given the opportunity to participate in behind-the- wheel instruction based upon obtaining their learner's permit form from the Department of Motor Vehicles. Family Life Education is included but optional.

SPORTS EXERCISE AND RECREATION

GRADE: 11/12

Prerequisite(s): NONE

Credit: 1

This course offers students the opportunity to be active in a blend of traditional and adventure-based activities that challenge the student personally and socially while at the same time having classroom-based opportunities to look at the organizational structures found in the sports industry and the foundations of managerial and leadership concepts. Recreation-based instruction may include learning skills for biking, fishing, archery, geocaching, Frisbee golf, and other non-traditional sports.

WEIGHT TRAINING I

GRADES: 11-12

Prerequisite(s): NONE

Credit: 1 ELECTIVE

This course focuses on assessment and enhancement of muscle strength and endurance and development of an appropriate personal exercise program. Also, it will explore topics of nutrition, weight management, fitness, exercise activity, and stress management as part of a total wellness program.

WEIGHT TRAINING II

GRADES: 12

Prerequisite(s):WEIGHT TRAINING I

Credits: 1 ELECTIVE

DANCE I

GRADES: 9-12

Credits: 1 ELECTIVE

In this Fine Arts course, students are introduced to a basic working knowledge of performance concepts that they can apply to all dance forms. Experiences are based on fundamentals of ballet, modern and jazz dance. This course fulfills the graduation requirement for the Fine Arts elective as it provides instruction in aesthetics, dance history, anatomy, choreographic techniques, and performance components