Physical Education

Physical Education

Students are required to earn 2.0 credits over four years in Physical Education.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION OBJECTIVES  

• Possess a lifelong desire to maintain a high level of physical fitness. 

• Maintain a life-style with healthful habits. 

• Develop self-control, sportsmanship and wide range of personal, national and worldwide respect for others. 

• Develop lifetime sports skills. 

• Develop body mechanics, coordination and rhythms to live better physically. 

• Possess a personal sense of self-confidence and pride.

Grades 11-12 Physical Education

The purpose of the 11/12th Physical Education program is to continue to emphasize the understanding of fitness principles, reviewing the benefits of maintaining fitness throughout one’s life, and to encourage students to think about how they will maintain their fitness after high school. The overall program will be oriented toward lifetime sports, team sports, weight training, fitness/wellness and self improvement activities.  Students in grades 11-12 will be given a choice of which 1 (repeating an activity is permissible) or 2 activities they will want to participate in during the course of the school year (one for each semester). 

*The 1/4 credit classes are semester length.

801 PE Team Sports

1/4 UNIT 

Emphasis will be placed on skill development and team competition in flag football, soccer, volleyball, team handball, basketball, floor hockey, softball, volleyball and ultimate frisbee. Team Sports is competitive in nature and requires maximum team participation. Students will also participate in a fitness unit which includes testing and use of the fitness center.

806 Strength and Fitness (formerly Performance)

1/4 UNIT 

This class is designed to have students learn about and participate in every aspect of strength training. Students will learn about the benefits and effects of training. Major muscle groups of the body will be taught as well as bio-mechanical movements at specific joints. Exact techniques will be taught for free weights and all machines. Spotting techniques and safety will be paramount. Different lifting strategies such as pyramiding, super setting, etc. will be covered. Nutritional strategies, supplementation and fitness planning are all taught and implemented. Activities will include plyometrics circuit training, etc.

809 Lifetime & Cooperative Sports

1/4 UNIT 

Lifetime sports are designed for students who wish to pursue physical activities they can participate in throughout their lifetime. Students will participate in individual, partner and group drills, modified games and tournament play. Activities may include tennis, pickleball, badminton, bowling, golf, lawn games, orienteering, New Games and use of fitness center. The class will also provide opportunities to perform low impact games that are more focused on participation, rather than competition.

810 Fitness & Wellness

1/4 UNIT 

The Fitness and Wellness Program is a portion of the General Physical Education curriculum that teaches students healthy lifestyle habits.  Students learn nutrition, stress management through fitness (i.e. yoga, meditation, dance), communication skills, coping skills, nutrition stress management and relaxation techniques.  

802 Adaptive PE 

1/2 UNIT 

Students who are unable to participate fully in a regular physical education class due to an injury, physical limitations or challenges may satisfy their graduation requirements by taking this course.  This class may be scheduled based on medical recommendation.  Topics of study will be determined by consultation with the attending physicians to guarantee participation appropriate to the students’ abilities.

Health & Athletic Training

707 Health SEMESTER 

1/2 UNIT 

708 Health EVERY OTHER DAY 

1/2 UNIT 

This required course fulfills the New York State requirement of one semester of health education for high school students. This course will deal with a wide range of personal, national and worldwide health concerns. The course will emphasize understanding the mental and physical health concerns of others as well as those which relate to you personally. Some specific topics which will be dealt with in this course are as follows: personality development and patterns, stress, communicable illness, use and misuse of drug substances, consumer health practices, problem drinking, world health concerns, physical fitness, trends in eating habits and special diets. To be successful in this course, you should be able to do a reasonable amount of outside class reading, participate in various types of class discussion groups and seek out extra information on topics covered in class with guidance from your teacher.

PHED280 Athletic Training & Health 

GRADES 11-12 1/2 UNIT 

An introduction to current philosophies, procedures and practices related to the care and prevention of athletic injuries. Students will study contemporary principles and methods of conditioning, prevention, and first aid care along with fundamentals of taping and wrapping techniques, inspection and physical examinations and training room procedures. Students will become oriented with the different systems of the body as well as the practice for each medical specialist responsible. Students will gain firsthand knowledge of student assistants while working with the varsity sports programs under the direction of the certified athletic trainer. Students enrolled have the opportunity to earn college credit from Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC). HVCC transfer credit varies from institution to institution. Please consult the admissions office of your college choices to learn of their policies.

740 Health Sports Medicine Lab 

GRADES 11-12 1/2 UNIT 

PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OR CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN PHED280

This course will provide hands-on learning techniques commonly experienced in multidisciplinary health care settings. The student will practice patient care as well as pre-professional skills and behaviors including the assessment of vital signs, preventative taping, first aid, injury evaluation, injury treatment, injury rehabilitation, concussion evaluation, and management of medical emergencies

Career Exploration (CEIP) 

HRD 103 Career Exploration Internship Program SUNY Adirondack - 1 CREDIT

GRADE 12 1/2 UNIT *This is a Pass/Fail Course

NYS Seal of Civic Readiness Pathway

CCHS Seniors have the opportunity to participate in a 40 hour unpaid internship in an area related to the student's career interest through the Career Exploration Internship Program.  This course is designed to help students understand the connection between their high school academic program and the world of work.  Topics covered in the course include resume writing, interview skills, business etiquette, responsibilities and general workplace laws and safety requirements.  Each student will be required to complete instructional assignments, maintain work journals and submit a final written report.  An evaluation of the field performance will be made by a supervising practitioner.  The course is taught in conjunction with SUNY Adirondack.  Students must provide their own transportation.  Internships must be approved by the high school internship coordinator and by SUNY Adirondack.