Physical Education 7/8 

(270 A/B) Physical Education 7/8 A

Open to:  Grades 7 & 8   Length:  2 semesters/every other day

**This is a required course

Course content: Physical Education 7/8 A will build off the lessons taught in grade 6 by teaching students how to understand and participate in physical activities that can help them develop positive attitudes toward maintaining a healthy lifestyle, practice cooperation, and understand and improve their health-related fitness and motor skills. Students will use pedometers, heart rate monitors, and fitness assessment tools to gain a general knowledge of how and why they need to monitor daily activity. From the knowledge they acquire, students will create a personal fitness profile. Students will review content related to water safety and will work on swim stroke form and skill refinement. 

Course activities: Skill development/gameplay, strength and cardiovascular training, wall climbing, beginner-level swimming, fitness testing, and health concepts related to living a physically active lifestyle.  A conservative swimsuit (one-piece for girls and lined trunks for boys) is required.

Optional: Swim Goggles.

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