PHYSICAL EDUCATION
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Physical Education courses focus on developing improved fitness and knowledge through participation in team and lifetime activities. Team activities are emphasized in PE 9 & PE 10 with a transition to more lifetime activities in the PE 11/12 course. Physical fitness pre and post tests are administered each semester to assess each student’s level. Written assessments will also be administered to assess the knowledge component of each unit.
53500 ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE 1
GRADE: 11, 12 | SCORE: Non-Weighted | PHS CREDIT: 1 | SEMESTER | ELECTIVE
The focus will be on weight training, speed, agility, flexibility and plyometrics to enhance athletic performance. There will be an emphasis on nutrition, writing goals and individual workouts. The format will include physical workouts, classroom discussions, writing programs, and many physical education concepts. Assessments will be both physical and written. This class is designed for students highly involved in athletics or active extra-curricular activities. Individual expectations of students are to be highly motivated to complete their workouts in a timely manner. This is a higher level weight training course.
54500 ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE 2
GRADE: 12 | SCORE: Non-Weighted | PHS CREDIT: 1 | SEMESTER | ELECTIVE
PREREQUISITE: Athletic Performance 1
53350 GROUP FITNESS 1
GRADE: 11, 12 | SCORE: Non-Weighted | PHS CREDIT: 1 | SEMESTER | ELECTIVE
This course is an elective, daily, physical education course open to juniors and seniors. It is offered for one semester only and worth one credit. The format is a group exercise class which incorporates cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and toning, and knowledge of fitness activities. Students will be responsible to gain the fitness level and knowledge to teach their peers as a final assessment. Students will be competent and confident participating in an exercise class outside of school.
53370 GROUP FITNESS 2
GRADE: 12 | SCORE: Non-Weighted | PHS CREDIT: 1 | SEMESTER | ELECTIVE
PREREQUISITE: Group Fitness 1
This course will incorporate the same exercise components as Group Fitness 1. Students in this second level will have an increased responsibility to lead classes and teach their peers about the benefits of daily exercise.
51000 PE 9
GRADE: 9 | SCORE: Non-Weighted | PHS CREDIT: 1 | SEMESTER | REQUIRED
52000 PE 10
GRADE: 10 | SCORE: Non-Weighted | PHS CREDIT: 1 | SEMESTER | REQUIRED
53300 PE 11/12
GRADE: 11, 12 | SCORE: Non-Weighted | PHS CREDIT: 1 | SEMESTER | REQUIRED
51060 PEER PE
GRADE: 11, 12 | SCORE: Non-Weighted | PHS CREDIT: 1 | SEMESTER | ELECTIVE
Peer helpers must be approved as helpers by the teacher committee.
This class is designed to provide physical education instruction to special needs students with assistance from peer student helpers. The focus of this class is to build peer relationships, provide opportunities to work on social skills and learn appropriate social behavior through peer interaction. The physical education activities are modified to meet the needs of students with disabilities and provide opportunities to participate in group activities as well as organized games. Students considering this class should be seen as leaders and have the ability to work in small groups and be able to lead small group activities. You will be working 1 on 1 with students who have special needs. Your daily attendance is a must for this class. Students will be expected to journal as a part of their written grade.
53450 PERSONAL PERFORMANCE 1
GRADE: 11, 12 | SCORE: Non-Weighted | PHS CREDIT: 1 | SEMESTER | ELECTIVE
This class will emphasize designing, demonstrating, and logging individualized aerobic and anaerobic programs. Activities will include goal setting, physical workouts such as weight training, speed and agility training, plyometric training, and flexibility training. Physical fitness testing will be administered frequently to assess physical progress. Written assessments will also be used in grading.
53570 PERSONAL PERFORMANCE 2
GRADE: 12 | SCORE: Non-Weighted | PHS CREDIT: 1 | SEMESTER | ELECTIV
PREREQUISITE: Personal Performance 1