Kinesiology & Health
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All students participating in Kinesiology at John Handley High School must wear tennis shoes that provide support to the foot and ankle, laces must be tied, closed-toed, and have rubber soles. Students are not allowed to participate if they are wearing flip-flops, slides, Crocs, or any footwear related to these types of shoes. Students will be given an alternative assignment for the day if they do not have the appropriate footwear. If students forget appropriate shoes and athletic wear, the Kinesiology department has items to borrow for the class period. These items are sanitized and/or washed after each use.
Kinesiology 9 - Health & PE
Course Code:
Prerequisite: None
Required
1 Credit
This course covers a variety of individual, recreational and team sports in the gym setting. Participation in a variety of sports/movement activities will assist the student in attaining their own individual fitness goals. Students should be able to identify the five components of physical fitness and find life-long fitness activities that promote their own health and well-being. Health topics of study include nutrition, fitness, CPR, drugs and alcohol, mental health, and family life education.
For graduation verification, students are required to pass training in emergency first aid, CPR and the use of AEDs.
Kinesiology 10 - Health & PE
Course Code:
Prerequisite: Kinesiology 9 Health & PE
Required
1 Credit
This course covers a variety of individual, recreational, and team sports in the gym setting. Participation in a variety of sports and activities will assist the student in attaining their own fitness goals. Students should be able to identify the five components of physical fitness and find life-long fitness activities that promote their own health and well-being. Health topics of study include mental health and family life education.
Driver’s Education:
Classroom driver’s education consists of a minimum of 36 hours of structured learning experience aimed at developing safe and responsible drivers. Successful completion of this course will earn the student their DEC-1 certificate, which is necessary in the process of obtaining a Driver’s License before the age of 18. Students need to pass this course with a 70% and attend the Parent/Teen 90-Minute Meeting to pass the Driver’s Education portion of Health 10. Completion of a driver education course through private instruction is certainly allowed, but that participation does not exempt the student from any of the school course objectives/credits.
Recreational & Lifetime Fitness I
Course Code:
Prerequisite: Kinesiology 9 Health & PE and Kinesiology 10 Health & PE
Elective
Grades 11-12
1 Credit
In this course, students will explore and learn various ways to promote and develop an approach to achieving physical well being and emphasizing lifelong habits that contribute to overall health. This class encourages individuals of all fitness levels and backgrounds to engage in enjoyable recreational activities and promote a balanced lifestyle in a non-competitive environment. Activities in this course may include outdoor education, yoga, dance, aerobics, lifetime, and recreational activities.
Recreational & Lifetime Fitness II
Course Code:
Prerequisite: Recreational & Lifetime Fitness I
Elective
Grades 11-12
1 Credit
In this course, students will continue to explore and learn various ways to promote and develop an approach to achieving physical well being and emphasizing lifelong habits that contribute to overall health and fitness. This class encourages individuals of all fitness levels and backgrounds to engage in enjoyable physical activities, fostering a positive attitude toward exercise and promoting a balanced lifestyle. Activities in this course may include: fitness training, weight training, outdoor education, yoga, dance, aerobics, cycling, swimming, self defense, and lifetime sports.
Sport, Exercise, & Health Science
Course Code:
Prerequisite: Kinesiology 9 Health & PE and Kinesiology 10 Health & PE
Elective
Grades 11-12
1 Credit
In this course, students will investigate how physical fitness, health, and sport interconnect. Students will work collaboratively to learn various genres of athletics, recreation, coaching, sports broadcasting, safety in sports, athletic training, mental health in sports. A capstone project will be a requirement of this course.
Advanced Kinesiology - Team Sports I
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Prerequisite: Kinesiology 9 Health & PE
Elective
Grades 10-12
1 Credit
This course is for students that have a basic understanding of team sports and concepts. The environment in this class will be a competitive environment, along with learning sportsmanship. Students will focus on rules of the sports, strategies and skill application through various games. Students will be expected to challenge themselves physically.
Advanced Kinesiology - Team Sports II
Course Code:
Prerequisite: Advanced Kinesiology - Team Sports I
Elective
Grades 11-12*
1 Credit
This course is for students who have completed Advanced Kinesiology I. The environment in this class will be a competitive environment, along with learning sportsmanship. Students will focus on rules of the sports, strategies and skill application through various games. Students will be expected to challenge themselves physically.
*This course may be repeated for additional credits with no more than one per year.
Advanced Kinesiology - Weight Training I
Course Code:
Prerequisite: Kinesiology 9 Health & PE
Elective
Grades 10-12
1 Credit
This course is for students who want to continue to develop in the weight room. Students will follow a structured fitness and resistance training program with the goal of personal improvements in several areas. This will include, but not be limited to, strength endurance, strength, range of motion, speed, BMI, core integrity, and balance. Students will take these training concepts and apply them to an effectively designed workout program to improve their overall fitness level. Proper technique and safety will be taught and maintained throughout this course. Students should be prepared to push themselves throughout this course and be able to see the benefits of the lifting program.
Advanced Kinesiology - Weight Training II
Course Code:
Prerequisite: Advanced Kinesiology - Weight Training I
Elective
Grades 11-12*
1 Credit
This course is for students who want to continue to develop their skills in the weight room. Students will follow a structured fitness and resistance training program with the goal of personal improvements in several areas. This will include, but not be limited to, strength endurance, strength, range of motion, speed, BMI, core integrity, and balance. Students will take these training concepts and apply them to an effectively designed workout program to improve their overall fitness level. Proper technique and safety will be taught and maintained throughout this course. Students should be prepared to push themselves throughout this course and be able to see the benefits of the lifting program.
*This course may be repeated for additional credits with no more than one per year.
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