Sobrato High School Guiding Principle
Physical education is a critical part of both physical and mental health. It is our goal as a department to keep students active and engaged throughout the school year and teach them the skills and knowledge to successfully maintain a healthy lifestyle thereafter. We strive to provide all students with a safe and equitable learning environment to experience new activities, with opportunities to set goals and reach their fullest potential.
is a required course for graduation for all freshmen. This class will focus on:
Individual/Dual activities (Cooperative Games, Dance, Pickleball, Tennis, Swimming, Soccer Golf)
Positive Prevention Plus (California Healthy Youth Act)
Physical Fitness Development and Testing (Cal Ed Code 60800)
Physical Education Electives (grades 10-12):
Ann Sobrato H.S. requires two years of physical education. Most students take the elective during their 10th grade year, but it is available to 11th/12th graders as well.
In addition to the focus of each class described below, students in our P.E. electives courses will be introduced to Hands ONLY CPR and AED use. These important and potentially life saving skills are now a required element for high school graduation.
Lifelong Activity
Do you enjoy team sports?
Continue to experience the excitement of playing on a team while learning a variety of non-traditional games such as Tchoukball, team handball, street hockey, rug ball, and ultimate Frisbee.
Advanced Body Conditioning
Want to get your heart rate up, but don't want to run?
More commonly known as "aerobics", this class introduces a variety of "gym style" activities including water aerobics, Zumba, power walking, step aerobics, yoga, and self-defense as a means of improving cardiovascular fitness & strength.
Strength & Conditioning
Want to learn how to lift weights and improve your muscular strength?
Improve cardiovascular and muscular strength and endurance while learning how to lift weights in a variety of ways (body weight, dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells, and heavy balls).
7th year at Sobrato
P.E. department chair
Sobrato Graduate (2007)
4th year at Sobrato
Sobrato Graduate (2010)
Head Football Coach
4th year at Sobrato
Sobrato Graduate (2012)
3rd year at Sobrato
For additional information regarding P.E. department policies and procedures, please use the link for Resources at the top of the page.