Physical Education

General Fitness: 6401 

Grades 9-12

General Fitness classes include many fitness activities in the following categories: cardiovascular endurance, muscle endurance, muscle strength and flexibility. Team and lifetime activities are also experienced. Major Course Goals: Students shall use decision-making processes to select appropriate physical activities to achieve fitness and shall demonstrate understanding of the training necessary to improve fitness and the rules and skills associated with physical activities. 

General Fitness (Girls Only Section): 6503 

Grades 9-12

General Fitness classes include many fitness activities in the following categories: cardiovascular endurance, muscle endurance, muscle strength and flexibility. Team and lifetime activities are also experienced. Major Course Goals: Students shall use decision-making processes to select appropriate physical activities to achieve fitness and shall demonstrate understanding of the training necessary to improve fitness and the rules and skills associated with physical activities. 

Net and Racquet Sports: 6003

Grades 9-12 

Prerequiste: General Fitness 

This class will be modified from the section for 11th and 12th graders to meet the needs and skill levels of 9th and 10th graders. Individual, dual, and team activities allow students to work on skills and fundamentals of sports that include a racquet and/or net. These activities include tennis, indoor volleyball, soccer, badminton, pickle ball, table tennis, floor hockey and basketball. Major Course Goals: Students will be able to: 1) develop a sense of physical, mental and social well- being, self-discipline, cardiovascular endurance, and an enjoyment of lifetime activities that involve a net or racquet, 2) will experience the competitive nature of individual, partner, and group activities, 3) will develop strategies and skills for each activity that will enhance their creativity in a competitive environment. 

Weight Training: Beginning to Intermediate Level: 6005

Grades 9-12 

Prerequiste: General Fitness 

This is a physical education class intended for those who would like to learn how to use "free" weights and weight machines correctly in order to enhance their current level of strength, physical fitness and self-esteem. Class will include weekly strength and endurance competitions. Major Course Goals: Students will be able to: 1) set up their own individualized programs by the end of the semester, 2) work on weight training programs to improve their current level of strength and fitness, 3) demonstrate basic knowledge about the muscular system as it relates to weight training, 4) learn to execute power cleans, bench and squats. 

Weight Training: Beginning to Intermediate Level: 6025 (Girls only Section)

Prerequiste: General Fitness 

This is a physical education class intended for those who would like to learn how to use "free" weights and weight machines correctly in order to enhance their current level of strength, physical fitness and self-esteem. Class will include weekly strength and endurance competitions. Major Course Goals: Students will be able to: 1) set up their own individualized programs by the end of the semester, 2) work on weight training programs to improve their current level of strength and fitness, 3) demonstrate basic knowledge about the muscular system as it relates to weight training, 4) learn to execute power cleans, bench and squats. Evaluation: 80% of grade will be earned through attendance and participation; 20% of grade will be evaluated by practical tests on exercise technique of the weight training exercises (bench, power clean, squat). 

Advanced Weight Training: 6006 

Grades 10-12

Prerequisite: The Beginning to Intermediate Weight Training

Major Course Goals: Students will be able to: 1) design and follow intermediate to advanced level weight training programs, 2) understand how to set up and follow a training program to maintain strength and prevent injuries. The class will include fun weekly strength and endurance competitions.

Team and Lifetime Sports: 6002 

Grades 9-12

Prerequiste: General Fitness 

Sports activities concentrate on both team competition and recreational activities. Activities include badminton, flag football, softball, volleyball, soccer, bowling, floor hockey and basketball. Emphasis is placed on advanced skills and strategy. Major Course Goals: Students will be able to: 1) develop a sense of physical, mental and social well- being, self-discipline, cardiovascular endurance, an enjoyment of lifetime leisure activities and a respect for the differences and abilities of others, 2) understand the benefits of physical and mental relaxation in a stressful environment, 3) participate in a variety of lifetime leisure activities. intermediate to advanced level weight training programs, 2) understand how to set up and follow a training program to maintain strength and prevent injuries. The class will include fun weekly strength and endurance competitions. 

Sports and Leisure: 6001

Grades 9-12 

Prerequiste: General Fitness 

This class offers exposure to recreational and leisure lifetime activities, as well as core sports. Recreation and leisure activities include bocce ball, table tennis, bowling, volleyball, basketball, floor hockey, tennis, badminton, board games and pickle ball. Students may be required to change clothing for some units.
Major Course Goals: Students will be able to: 1) develop a sense of physical, mental and social well- being, self-discipline and enjoyment of lifetime leisure activities, 2) participate in numerous indoor and outdoor sports and recreation lifetime activities. 

Aerobic Walking: 6050

Grades 9-12

Prerequiste: General Fitness 

This course is designed to help students establish a regular walking program for health and fitness. Walking is a great tool to maintain a moderately active lifestyle and is appropriate for students at all fitness levels. Speed and distance walks are individualized to meet the student’s ability, with an emphasis toward significant, personal improvement. Students will learn about the process of getting fit, with an emphasis on correct walking form, and all the many benefits of walking as a lifelong activity. If you are looking for a course that can help with stress relief, school/life balance, and overall wellness, then this is the course for you!