P.E. Course 1 (PE-9) [Also offered as an asynchronous online option]
Grades: 9-12
Graduation Requirement: PE Course 1
A-G: No
This is an activity based class designed to address state standards. Activities focus on individual, dual, and team sports, motor skills, sportsmanship, and basic gymnastic/tumbling . Some activities will include dynamic warm ups, daily cardio, badminton, pickleball, soccer, football, monster ball and ultimate frisbee
The students will:
Demonstrate competency in motor skills, movement, and strategies to perform a variety of physical activities.
Demonstrate improvement in all levels of fitness throughout the term
Participate in moderate to vigorous activity at least 4 days a week
Demonstrate basic daily responsibilities in order to maintain and contribute to a physically and emotionally safe environment.
All freshmen will participate in the California Physical Fitness testing.
***Students and parents of 9th and 10th graders taking PE9 and PE10 need to be aware that in the semester they do not have PE9 or PE10, students are required to fill out a weekly log of their physical activities. This process is required by the state of California to ensure that students remain physically active throughout the entire school year, not just in the semester in which they have a PE course.
P.E. Course 2 (Intermediate PE 2) [Also offered as an asynchronous online option]
Grades: 9-12
Graduation Requirement: PE Course 2
A-G: No
Prerequisite: Course 1
This is an activity based class focusing on improving overall health through individualized testing, personalized workouts, and some individual, dual, and team activities. Activities will include individual fitness/skill assessments, goal setting, weight training, yoga, self defense/combatives, swim techniques and water safety, workout videos to use rhythm for fitness and improving coordination, and recreational games. There will also be a focus on the psychological and social aspects of being physically active
Students will:
Acclimate themselves to proficient motor skills, movement patterns, and strategies in a variety of physical activities.
Actively exercise a minimum of 4 days a week for at least thirty minutes each exercise session throughout the term
Set, plan, monitor, and adjust a term health or fitness goal and workouts
ASYNCHRONOUS P.E. 10-12
Grades: 10-12
Graduation Requirement: PE Course 2
A-G: No
Prerequisite: P.E. 9 Course 1
Asynchronous PE gives an opportunity for students who are active outside of school to complete the state standards on their own schedules in individual ways. Students are still held to the state standards.
Students will
Participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity a minimum of 4 days a week
Turn in detailed logs with pictures and reflections of their weekly activities
Set, plan, and implement personalized goals
Complete additional assignments dealing with skill related fitness, psychological benefits of exercise, combatives, gymnastics tumbling, and team activities.
FOOTBALL FUNDAMENTALS Football PE Video Info
Grades: 9-11
Graduation Requirement: PE Course 2
A-G: No
Prerequisite: P.E. 9 Course 1
This P.E. class is for students wishing to enhance the knowledge acquired in course 1 with a focus of applying it to football. Units of instruction will include: fundamental skill development, weight training, foot speed development, team and situational play, and combatives. Their will also be instruction on the effects of physical activity and nutrition upon dynamic health.
PE SKILLS
Grades: 9-12
Graduation Requirement: PE
A-G: No
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to support the individual physical education needs of specific special education students with recommended general education students attempting to keep it at a one to one ratio. The class will focus on fitness, team play and individual skills. This course emphasizes the fitness components of cardio-respiratory endurance, cardiovascular efficiency, muscular endurance, muscular strength and flexibility. The major activities of focus will be volleyball, dance, basketball, track, aerobic walking, soccer and swimming. PE Skills will utilize the California State Standards for Physical Education 1 in the development of curriculum and will be modified to meet the individual needs of the students.
PE PHYSICAL FITNESS PE Fitness Skills Info Video
Grades: 10-12
Graduation Requirement: PE Course 2
A-G: No
Prerequisite: Teacher Approval and PE Course 1
This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of physical activities, cardio fitness, and core sportsmanship building activities. In this class, the students will be known as coaches to the SPED(special day) students in their physical education time. They are required to work with the students, encourage them to stay active, and participate in the daily activities to the best of their abilities. Not only will the coaches be expected to participate in the daily rigor that this class provides, but they are expected to be leaders and build relationships with the SPED students. It is important that the coaches assist the other students in their ability to create and maintain friendships that they might not normally have in high school.
ADVANCED FOOTBALL FUNDAMENTALS Football PE Video Info
Grades: 10-12
Graduation Requirement: PE Course 3 Elective
A-G: No
Prerequisite: P.E. 9 Course 1 and PE Course 2
This upper division Course 3 P.E. class elective is for students wishing to further their current skill level and knowledge of the game and related topics. Units of instruction will include: advanced fundamental skill development, game strategies, weight training, foot speed development, video analysis reflection, and situational play.
KINESIOLOGY (This is not a PE Class) [Dual Enrollment] Kinesiology Info Video
KIN 81. INTRODUCTION TO KINESIOLOGY (Formerly PHED 81)
Units: 3
Hours: 54 lecture
Grades: 9-12
Graduation Requirement: Elective
A-G: No
Prerequisite: None
Introduces the interdisciplinary approach to the study of human movement. An overview of the importance of the sub-disciplines in kinesiology are discussed along with career opportunities in teaching, coaching, allied health, and fitness professions. (C-ID KIN 100) (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)
PHYSIOLOGY OF FITNESS (This is not a PE Class) [Dual Enrollment] Physiology of Fitness Info Video
KIN 83. PHYSIOLOGY OF FITNESS (Formerly PHED 83)
Units: 3
Hours: 54 lecture
Grades: 10-12
Graduation Requirement: Elective
A-G: No
Prerequisite: None
Introductory course in sports physiology with special emphasis on body systems and how each adapts and responds to physical movement. Review of training strategies implemented to increase functionality of organ systems to improve physical fitness and performance. Provides students exposure to a variety of performance goals and fitness levels including exercise for health, fitness, recreation, and sports competition. Fulfills Lifelong Learning GE category for CSU, elective credit at UC campuses. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)