Physical Education Courses

This course MUST be successfully completed before a student can take any other elective physical education course (reference the PE Course Sequence Chart). It is strongly recommended that this class be taken during the freshman year, and MUST be taken by the end of the second semester of the sophomore year. The course includes small-sided team sport activities, physical fitness and swimming. This course is designed to help students consider opportunities to participate in interscholastic and intramural activities within the community, as well as develop the student’s physical fitness.

This online physical education class is designed for the independent student who desires to pursue fitness and recreation activities outside of the traditional physical education class setting. Students, using a school issued heart rate monitor, will perform and submit cardio workouts that place the student in the required training heart rate zone. Monthly strength training assessments will also take place during a study hall. Students will also participate in online learning with an emphasis on project-based activities. This course is ideal for students wishing to combine their afterschool activities with a physical education class or as an alternative for students who wish to take physical education independently.

Prerequisite: This class may only be taken if the student successfully completed Fit for Life 1. As with Fit for Life 1, this class is designed for the independent student who desires to pursue fitness and recreation activities outside of the traditional face-to face physical education class setting. Students, using a school issued heart rate monitor, will perform and submit cardio workouts that place the student in the required training heart rate zone. Monthly strength training assessments will also take place during a study hall. Students will also participate in online learning with an emphasis on project-based activities. This course is ideal for students wishing to combine their after school activities with a physical education class or as an alternative for students who wish to take physical education independently.

This coeducational course is designed for any students interested in a variety of lifetime activities. The class will enable students to participate in activities that can be pursued later in life as a means of maintaining physical fitness. Portions of the course include fitness training, swimming and various activities such as tennis, pickle ball, Spikeball, softball, archery, volleyball, basketball and badminton. Students are assessed on active engagement and appropriate involvement in the activities

This course is designed for any student interested in an intense game environment. Course activities may include football, soccer, softball, basketball, hockey, speedball, fitness training and swimming. This course is for the student seeking rigorous activities in a highly competitive environment. Students are assessed on active engagement and appropriate involvement in the activities.

This coeducational course is designed for any student interested in alternative forms of movement activities. Course activities may include fitness training, swimming, Pilates, step aerobics, “core” exercises, yoga, Zumba, and dance choreography experiences. This course is a non-sport PE course that focuses on the various forms of movement and fitness.

This coeducational course is designed for students in grades 10-12 interested in strength training, functional fitness and cardio exercise. Students will participate in an individualized strength and aerobic training program designed to produce strength gains and improve their overall health and well-being. Class activities are conducted in the Human Performance Center, indoor track, functional fitness room and swimming pool.

This class is taken pass/fail to recover PE credit. The class will include weekly online journaling and fitness testing two times each month. All CTC students needing PE credit should register for this course. Students who fail PE MUST take and PASS this course before they may take any other elective course.

This class is a course available for all students of all abilities. The course focuses on inclusion in physical education and fitness while also building relationships with peers of varying abilities.  Students will have the opportunity to partake in fitness in the functional fitness room, and team games: soccer, football, kickball, tennis, badminton, bowling, track and field, floor hockey, basketball, and volleyball.