PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH 11/12
PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION - ELECTIVE PROGRAM
3 Quarters | 3.75 Credits Combined
Juniors and seniors have the opportunity to choose the physical education activities they would like to participate in for each marking period. On the first day of each marking period, students meet in the gym, course offerings are posted, and students select activities in order of preference. Sign-ups are done alphabetically (A-F, G-L, M-R, S-Z) with the order rotating each quarter. Once an activity is full, the activity is closed, and students need to choose from those activities still open.
The number of activities offered each marking period depends upon class size and teacher availability. Class size is determined by the activity, facilities and equipment available, safety of the students, and the student/teacher ratio per class period. Each activity consists of 7 to 10 class meetings. Therefore, each student participates in 3 or 4 activities each quarter.
Each course provides the students with basic workable knowledge and understanding of the specific activities they choose. The goal is to develop a level of skill that will enable the students to successfully participate in the activities. Rules of the games and sportsmanship are emphasized, as well as personal and class safety. Skill tests and written tests are used to measure learning. Active participation by the students is a major objective of the physical education program.
HEALTH 11: HEALTH EDUCATION
1 Quarter | 1.25 Credits
Topics presented to students give them opportunities to enhance their own lifestyle. Nutrition, stress management, disease’s effect on the body, weight control, pregnancy, and the establishment of dietary guidelines are discussed. Small projects and readings are assigned in this course.
HEALTH 12: FAMILY LIVING
1 Quarter | 1.25 Credits
Family Living stresses analysis of contemporary and traditional attitudes and values as they relate to family life. The course includes basic areas of adjustment in interfamily and intra-family relationships (e.g. financial, religious, and parental). All students participate in a project designed to formulate options and make decisions relevant to personal values. Written assignments are a part of this course.
ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION
4 Quarters | 1.25 Credits Each
Prerequisite(s): IEP Recommendation Only
This course is designed for students with a designated Individual Education Plan and follows the above-listed physical education course topics presented in a format that is modified to meet individual learning needs.
ADAPTIVE HEALTH, DRIVERS ED, AND FAMILY LIVING
Integrated | 1.25 Credits
Prerequisite(s): IEP Recommendation Only
These courses are designed for students with a designated Individual Education Plan (IEP) and follow the above-listed health/driver’s education/family living course topics presented in a format that is modified to meet individual learning needs. The courses are integrated with physical education throughout the year rather than meeting daily for one quarter.