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Physical Education
Physical Education
Fitness
Fitness
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Semester ~ Course Number: 6022
Students will gain knowledge of personal fitness concepts through class work and participation in a variety of fitness based activities. Students will develop and implement an individual fitness program including a cardiovascular and weight training component. A notebook containing notes, handouts and student-generated work will be required. Principles of exercise, nutrition, and the areas of fitness will be explored. This course will be closely integrated with health in developing a fit and healthy lifestyle.
Team Sports*
Team Sports*
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Semester ~ Course Number: 6021
Students will learn specific team sports, motor skills, strategies, rules and sportsmanship of these activities. Participation, written work, physical performance, and effort will be used to evaluate student progress. Sports and games that require a team for participation including but is not limited to basketball, soccer, team handball, flag football, volleyball, softball, lacrosse, floor hockey and ultimate frisbee. Working cooperatively and responsibly in a physically active and competitive setting will be required. This course is geared toward the highly active athlete who wishes to improve upon sport specific skills and may have an interest in coaching.
*Prerequisite: Fitness.
Lifetime & Recreational Sports*
Lifetime & Recreational Sports*
Grades; 9, 10, 11, 12
Semester ~ Course Number: 6013
This course is designed to provide an elective credit for students who have fulfilled the physical education requirement. It provides the students a class where they have voice and choice in the activities and units done in class. This style encourages and helps students develop leadership qualities. Students need to have taken and passed fitness, team sports and lifetime and recreation sports to be allowed to take this course. This course is a combination of ALL physical education curriculum/standards. All activities that are included in Team Sports, Lifetime/Recreational Sports/Activities, and fitness/weight room. //Games/Activities:Flag Football, Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee, Handball, Nitroball, Floor Hockey, Hiking, Biking, Kayaking, Disc Golf, Geocaching, Basketball, Weight Room, Yoga, Corn hole, Bocci, Badminton, Pickleball, Spikeball, Drive and Dunk, Ladder Golf, Can Jam, Lacrosse and Softball.
*Prerequisite: Fitness.
Weight Training*
Weight Training*
Grades 11&12
Semester ~ Course Number: 6027
This course is designed to give students the opportunity to learn weight training concepts and techniques used for obtaining optimal physical fitness. Students will benefit from comprehensive weight training and cardiorespiratory endurance activities. Students will learn the basic fundamentals of weight training, strength training, aerobic training, and overall fitness training and conditioning. Students will be empowered to make wise choices, meet challenges, and develop positive behaviors in fitness, wellness, and movement activity.
*Prerequisites: Fitness, Team, Lifetime and Teacher recommendation (Seniority and no more than 14 class max).
PE Olympics*
PE Olympics*
Grades: 11&12
Semester ~ Course Number: 6028
This course is designed to provide an elective credit for students who have fulfilled the physical education requirement. It provides the students a class where they have voice and choice in the activities and units done in class. This style encourages and helps students develop leadership qualities. Students need to have taken and passed fitness, team sports and lifetime and recreation sports to be allowed to take this course. This course is a combination of ALL physical education curriculum/standards.
*Prerequisites: Fitness, Team, Lifetime and Teacher recommendation.
Philosophy of Coaching*
Philosophy of Coaching*
Grades: 11&12
Semester ~ Course Number: 6001
A survey of basic coaching philosophies in sports. The concepts of motivation, planning, player development, and training will be used to highlight the importance and development of coaching techniques.
*Prerequisites: Fitness, Team, Lifetime and Teacher recommendation.
Outdoor Education I*
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Semester ~ Course Number: 7798
This course is for students with an interest in participating in outdoor recreation activities and building their outdoor skills. Students will learn about, and possibly participate in, a variety of outdoor recreational activities which may include hiking Libby Hill Trails, mountain biking, kayaking, canoeing, nordic skiing, snowshoeing, archery, sledding and orienteering. Students will also learn how to survive in the wilderness.
*Prerequisites: Students must have completed Fitness and be able to walk over uneven terrain and ride a bicycle.
Outdoor Education II*
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Semester ~ Course Number: 7797
This course is for students who want to continue participating in outdoor activities. In addition to the outdoor activities, students will learn how to cook outdoors using camp stoves, dutch ovens, reflector ovens and others. Students will also learn how to manage unexpected situations like injuries, getting lost and adverse weather events. Students will learn to mitigate risks and prioritize safe participation above all. This course is also great for students exploring careers such as a Registered Maine Guide, Forest Ranger, Game Warden, Outdoor Education Specialist, Forestry, etc.
*Prerequisites: Students must have completed Fitness and be able to walk over uneven terrain and ride a bicycle.
Health
Health
Health
Health
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Semester ~ Course Number: 6010
In Health, students will work toward meeting the Standards for Health Education through topics like Communication Skills, Influences on your Health Nutrition, Stress Management, and Decision Making Skills. Students will discuss prevalence and prevention of common diseases within our community.
Life Hacks for Health*
Life Hacks for Health*
Grades: 10& 11
Semester ~ Course Number: 7709
Life Hacks is a semester course for students looking to improve their healthy habits! High school can be overwhelming with tests, projects, deadlines, sports, relationships, etc. How we manage and work through these challenges can be an indicator of how we will manage stressful situations for the rest of our lives. This class will focus on how to manage stress, be mindful of time mamangement and focus on the importance of sleep so you can learn healthy habits starting in high school.
*Prerequisites: Successful completion of Health and/or Teacher recommendation.
Health After High School*
Health After High School*
Grades 11&12
Semester ~ Course Number: 6030
This is a junior/senior course to prepare for all aspects of health after leaving high school. The students will help create the curriculum at the beginning of the semester to include any topics they are interested in or have questions/concerns about. Health After High School will offer insight on how to stay healthy during all phases of their life. Students will learn how to balance obligations to family, school, and work while staying physically, emotionally, and socially healthy. Topics may include, but are not limited to, nutrition, sexual health, decision-making, mental health, communication skills, and financial responsibility.
*Prerequisites: Successful completion of Health.
Food and Nutrition*
Grades: 11 &12
Semester ~ Course Number: 7778
This is a junior/senior course meant to educate students on all things related to food and nutrition. Throughout the course, students will get hands-on experience creating and preparing their own affordable meal plans. In addition, students will learn about how the body uses micro/macro nutrients to sustain a healthy lifestyle. Good nutrition extends beyond what you buy at a grocery store. With this in mind, students will acquire the knowledge of the benefits of fresh food and ingredients available at local farms in their community.
*Prerequisites: Successful completion of Health.
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