Health and Physical Education

For students who are medically exempt from participating in a physical activity course,
this requirement may be met by completing one unit of Health, FACS Basics, or Life Skills.

81520

NEW: Introduction to Yoga

Semester(s): 1

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

The High School Yoga Program offers students the opportunity to study yoga as a full subject and course. It is designed to safely introduce students to basic “asana" (poses/postures), "pranayama” (breath work) and “shavasana” (restorative/relaxation/meditations). It will also introduce students to the history of yoga and give them a basic human anatomy and physiology understanding.. Students will develop an appreciation of their own body and the uniqueness it has. They will have improved spinal mobility, increased flexibility of movement, increased strength through their range of motion and improved posture and sitting habits. Students will grow their attention span, focus and concentration. They will also improve their empathic behaviors towards themselves and others.. Students will learn to identify the precursors of stress/anxiety and use yoga/meditation/relaxation techniques to release them more easily. Students will experience the overall health benefits of yoga and learn coping skills that will stick with them for a lifetime of growth.



80413

Physical Education

Semester(s): 1

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12


Physical Education introduces students to physical fitness evaluation and activities, basic sport skills, lifetime sports, and leisure time activities. Students participate in a variety of games, sports, and rhythmic activities representing various multicultural backgrounds.



80420

Health

Semester(s): 1

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12


Health is designed to increase health and safety literacy, instill responsible health and safety behavior, and promote health and safety advocacy. The course guides students in making healthy lifestyle choices.



81530

Aerobics

Semester(s): 1

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12


Aerobics is designed to enhance personal fitness level through a variety of low and high impact aerobic activities.



81533

Weightlifting

Semester(s): 1

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12


Weightlifting provides a knowledge of exercise physiology and body mechanics. This course focuses primarily on mastering skills and techniques taught and the identification of muscle groups involved. Emphasis is on lifting concepts, maintenance of muscle tone, and endurance.



81503

Individual Sports

Semester(s): 1

Prerequisite: Approval from both the site and district athletic director 

Grade Level(s): 10, 11, 12


Individual Sports is designed for athletes to participate in a sport that may not be offered. 



81553S1/81553S2

Physical Training

Semester(s): 2

Prerequisite: Biology

Grade Level(s): 11, 12


Physical Trainer instructs students in the appropriate care and prevention of athletic injuries. Students learn the proper terminology of muscular and skeletal groups of the body, and are responsible for interacting with the competitive athletic teams and meeting their prevention and treatment needs. This course may require students to participate in activities outside of the school day.


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Any JROTC course will satisfy the physical activity graduation requirement.


The following visual and performing arts courses will satisfy the physical activity graduation requirement. One course qualifies either as a physical activity or fine arts, not both.