Physical Education

Course Title: Physical Education 1 (Core PE)

Course Number: 0602-0603

Grade Level: 9

Elective/Required: Required

Length/Credits: Year/10 credits

Prerequisites: None

Course Description: Physical Education 1 is a coeducational physical education class designed to meet the goals and objectives of the California State Framework for Physical Education. Physical Education 1, the first physical education class in the high school sequence of instruction provides for instruction in a variety of fitness areas including aquatics, rhythm and dance, and individual and dual activities. The course is structured around a component curriculum which emphasizes varied daily activities designed to meet student fitness goals, interests, and skill levels. Classroom instruction supports individual fitness and health, including instruction in nutrition, healthy lifestyle choices, and personal safety.

Course Title: Integrated Core Physical Education 1

Course Number: 0641-0642

Grade Level: 9

Elective/Required: Required

Length/Credits: Year/10 credits

Prerequisites: Participation in athletics recommended

Course Description: Integrated Core Physical Education is a co-educational class designed to meet the goals and objectives of the California Content Standards for Physical Education. The course is designed for freshman students who plan to compete in interscholastic athletics. Curriculum integrates weight lifting and plyometrics with lifetime activities including volleyball, aquatics, basketball, softball, rhythms, and badminton.

Course Title: Core Physical Education 2

Course Number: 0609-0610

Grade Level: 10-12

Elective/Required: Required

Length/Credits: Year/10 credits

Prerequisites: Core Physical Education I

Course Description: P.E. 2 is a co-educational class for 10^th, 11^th and 12^th graders, offered as part of the two year physical education graduation requirement. Students will be introduced to games emphasizing team sports and physical fitness concepts. Sports such as football, ultimate Frisbee, basketball, soccer (indoor and outdoor), volleyball, badminton and softball will be offered. Curriculum will include discussion of fitness components and participation in fitness activities that promote personal improvement and life-long wellness.

Course Title: Integrated Core Physical Education 2

Course Number: 0643-0644

Grade Level: 10

Length/Credits: Year/10 credits

Prerequisites: Core PE 1/Integrated Core PE 1 and participation in athletics recommended

Course Description: Integrated Core PE 2 is a co-educational class designed to meet the goals and objectives of the California Content Standards for Physical Education. The course is designed for students who will be completing in interscholastic sports. Curriculum integrates weight lifting and plyometric with lifetime activities including volleyball, field sports, basketball, softball and badminton.

Course Title: Body Works (Personal Fitness)

Course Number: 0636-0637

Grade Level: 11-12

Elective/Required: Elective

Length/Credits: Year/10 credits

Prerequisites: Completion of a two-year Core Physical Education program or comparable sequence of courses with a grade of “C” or better or teacher recommendation

Course Description: Body Works is an elective course for juniors and seniors. Body Works will consist of a variety of cardiovascular fitness, exercise science, muscular strength and conditioning, rhythm and movement, fitness and sports. This class is designed to enrich students on a variety of methods in order to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle. These methods include weight room, yoga, aerobics, body weights, nutrition and more.

Course Title: Advanced Weight Training

Course Number: 0626-0627

Grade Level: 11-12

Elective/Required: Elective

Length/Credits: Year/10 credits

Prerequisites: Core PE 2 or Integrated Core PE 2 and participation in athletics recommended

Course Description: This course is designed for the student interested in developing speed and power for athletics, physical fitness, and daily living. Students take an active role in the learning process. Standards set forth in the California State Framework will be addressed using Olympic lifting as the theme. The class includes initial development in the techniques of proper lifting followed by testing to determine baseline strengths and abilities. Students will demonstrate an eagerness to question, collaborate and improve skills.