Classes labeled DUAL are Dual Credit classes, meaning you can earn college credit for them. Classes labeled AP are Advanced Placement classes.
The primary goal of physical education is to promote a lifetime of physical health and fitness. Classes are created with a focus on fitness that will enable each student to understand the long–range benefits of a wellness lifestyle. To accomplish this, the P.E. curriculum is designed to offer a variety of lifetime activities that will allow each student to make wise choices for later in life. Students will be introduced to individual, dual, and team sports. Every student will also experience fitness–related activities such as aerobic conditioning and weight training. Advanced training in weightlifting and aerobic conditioning are available to students as an elective.
Grade: 9-12 Prerequisite: PE 1 Notes: 0.5 PE credit; May be taken multiple times
Keep fit and healthy for life. Learn skills that you can take from the yoga mat and incorporate into daily life. Designed for all fitness levels, this class offers an opportunity for you to improve and/or maintain a high level of fitness while increasing flexibility, strength, coordination and balance. In a safe and supportive environment, we'll learn and practice techniques that help manage stress, increase energy levels and connect with yourself. Build the foundation for your lifelong practice.
Grade: 10-12 Prerequisite: PE: Yoga Notes: 1.0 EL credit
More advanced postures, sequencing, breath work and mindfulness will be explored during this semester long course, with the emphasis on developing a self-guided practice. Knowledge of basic posture alignment and sequencing is necessary so that students can build upon their skills, and continue to explore the connections between posture, breath and integrating these tools into their daily lives. Anatomy, a wide variety of yoga styles and philosophy will be explored, giving students the opportunity to experience more depth and breadth of this practice. This class fosters physical, emotional and personal growth while laying the groundwork for your life-long yoga practice. Prerequisite: Yoga
Grade: 10-12 Prerequisite: None Notes: 0.5 EL credit
What does it mean to be the master of your own mind? In this class you'll explore that question and learn tools you'll use the rest of your life. We'll learn mindfulness skills to work with stress and strong emotions like anger and anxiety. We'll learn to focus and recharge with meditation. We'll explore the limitations caused by societal norms and conditioning. We'll increase flexibility with mindful movement. We'll create a strong community of people who support each other. Research shows that mindfulness improves focus and supports academic and athletic success. Mindfulness builds self-awareness, kindness, and compassion. It strengthens relationships. It empowers us to begin the process of knowing who we really are.
Grade: 9 Prerequisite: None
Must also take another PE half-credit to be completed by end of 10th grade.
Most 9th grade students will take Physical Education 1 paired with Health 1.
Grade: 9-12 Prerequisite: None Notes: 0.5 PE credit
In this course, students will learn dance through a fitness lens. Students will work on building stamina, flexibility, stability, strength and athleticism through fun and energizing dance exercises and Pilates. We will discuss anatomy and kinesiology to address how the body functions as we move. Students will keep track of their dance fitness journey in weekly journal entries. This course is designed for all levels of dance training and can be taken for PE credit.
Grade: 10-12 Prerequisite: PE 1 Notes: 0.5 PE credit; May be taken multiple times
Students will be exposed to a variety of team sports and lifetime fitness activities. Advanced skills, strategies and team concepts will be covered. Fitness and health activities related to a strong and productive life will also be emphasized.
Grade: 10-12 Prerequisite: PE 1 Notes: 0.5 PE credit; May be taken multiple times
A coeducational elective class, this course is for students who have little background in this area but want to begin a strength-training program. Lifting is done on a regular schedule with four core lifts. Workouts are designed for total body development and with a focus on overall fitness improvement. Safety and lifting technique are the main focuses of instruction. Students who want to improve their overall fitness level or athleticism should sign up for this class.
Grade: 10-12 Prerequisite: PE 1 Notes: 0.5 PE credit; May be taken multiple times
A weight training elective class just for women! If you are looking to build lean muscle and burn fat in a supportive environment, this class is for you. All ability levels are encouraged to join in order to improve their own physical well–being. This is a course where students will learn important lifting techniques and safety practices in a fitness environment. Students who want to improve their overall fitness level or train for competitive athletics should sign up for this course.
Grade: 11-12 Prerequisite: PE 1 Notes: 1 EL credit
Unified physical education is a class made up of students with and without disabilities who will work together in various activities, much like a regular physical education class but with modifications. The major objectives of this class include improving skill development and knowledge of sports activities as well as improving fitness levels. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in Wilson’s Unified Special Olympic sports program if they choose.
GR: 10-12 Prerequisites: PE 1, Weight Training (.5 PE credit)
Students will dig into the next phases of weight training including sport specific resistance training and sport specific conditioning. Students will also learn how to create workouts for their specific athletic goals and come away with an even higher level of confidence in a weight room environment. All student athletes should strongly consider this class.
Grade: 9-12 Prerequisite: None Notes: 0.5 HE credit; REQUIRED
Content of this course is centered on developing a holistic understanding of health–related issues. Students will explore a wide range of relevant topics such as: stress management, decision making, fitness, nutrition, chemical dependency, first aid, safe living, AIDS, lifestyle issues, and consumer education. Additional focus will be placed on enhancing each student’s capacity for personal self–assessment, goal setting, and behavior modification.
Grade: 10-12 Prerequisite: Health 1 Notes: 0.5 HE credit; REQUIRED
This semester of Health Education will complete the full-year credit graduation requirement for Health Education. Students will develop a “sense of self” and “sense of action” for lifelong healthy decision making. Topics include Healthy Eating, Physical Activity, Prevention and Control of Diseases, Violence Prevention and Communication skills, Safety and Unintended Injury Prevention, Environmental Health, and Consumer Health.
Grade: 10-12 Prerequisite: None Notes: 0.5 EL credit
Learn about the foods you eat and how to fuel your body with what it needs for a long, healthy life. Topics include nutrition concepts (learn about what you are eating); food safety and preparation (eat safely and be free from food–borne illnesses); consumer education (make your money last longer and go further at the grocery store). Explore possible careers in the food and nutrition industry and learn where our food comes from and how it is produced. Highlights include obtaining an Oregon Food Handlers Safety Card, in-class demonstrations and hands–on activities, visits from local chefs and nutritionists, and trips to learn about healthy food production and agriculture (Bob’s Red Mill, Zenger Farms, etc.).