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Lifetime Wellness is a holistic approach to health and lifetime physical activities in Tennessee high schools. This approach to total wellness encompasses the physical, mental, social, and personal needs of the individual. Physically educated students will demonstrate competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.
Lifetime Wellness 1
Prerequisite: None
This is a required course for all freshmen. It is designed to develop a positive lifestyle management that seeks to integrate the emotional, social, intellectual and physical dimensions of self for a longer, more productive, and healthier quality of life. This course combines the study of mental health, nutrition, substance use/abuse, sexuality and family life, safety and first aid, and personal fitness.
Physical Education 1
Prerequisite: Lifetime Wellness 1 and may be taken concurrently. Only one PE class may be taken per semester unless approved by an administrator. This course is for 9th and 10th graders only.
This introductory physical education course introduces students to basic stretching, warm-ups, conditioning, as well as individual and team sports. Students will gain experience playing a variety of indoor and outdoor games to improve and maintain physical fitness. Students are expected to change clothes for physical education each day.
Physical Education (Swimming 1)
Prerequisite: Lifetime Wellness
This course will include swimming lessons on several levels and water aerobics.
Physical Education (Swimming 2)
Prerequisite: Swimming 1 or teacher approval
This course will provide instruction that makes it possible for a student to become Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid certified. Student would need to take CPR Articulation test. Students will be instructed in more advanced topics in water safety, aquatic fitness, and games. The course will focus on refinement of swim strokes, course work, and testing required to be an American Red Cross Lifeguard.
Physical Education (Weights/Conditioning)
Prerequisites: Lifetime Wellness
This elective physical education class is designed for students who wish to condition their bodies through rigorous strength and weight training. Students will design a workout plan based on individual goals that will be assessed and monitored by teachers. Students are expected to change clothes for physical education each day.
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