Classes
½ Credit, Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to introduce the students to activities and concepts that will keep them fit and healthy. Each week the students will participate in activities that will address all 5 components of physical fitness. This includes sports-based activities, weight training, and weekly time devoted to lifetime fitness activities. These students will also be educated and evaluated on fitness terms and concepts and will participate in assignments that will prepare them for future PE classes. Expenses are: students supply their own gym shirts, shorts, tennis shoes, socks, and combination lock. Locks are also available for purchase from the PE department.½ Credit, Prerequisite: Phy. Ed. 9
This course is designed to review and build on the fitness concepts learned in Phy. Ed. 9. Each week the students will participate in activities that will address all 5 components of physical fitness. This includes sports-based activities, weight training, and weekly time devoted to lifetime fitness activities. During the course of the semester, the students will be guided through the process of creating a personal fitness plan and then have 2 weeks to implement their plan. Expenses are: same as 9th grade Phy. Ed.½ Credit, Prerequisite: Phy. Ed. 9 & 10
This course is designed to build on the fitness concepts learned in the previous two classes. Each week the students will participate in activities that will address all 5 components of physical fitness. This includes sports-based activities, weight training, and days devoted to lifetime fitness activities. The students will create their own weight training program that will be used on a weekly basis. They will also participate in assignments that will prepare them to lead a healthy and fit lifestyle after high school. Expenses are: same as 9th grade Phy. Ed.½ Credit, Prerequisite: Phy. Ed. 9 & 10
This class involves exploring the different areas of lifetime fitness. The goal will be to learn the basics of a variety of aerobic and anaerobic activities, while learning key components of what it takes to be fit for life. The class will engage in activities such as walking, aerobics, step aerobics, exercise band and ball workouts, Pilates, dance, kickboxing, weight training, and yoga. The class will also feature a few class periods in the student kitchen preparing healthy foods and learning about the nutritional value of each item. Expenses are: same as 9th grade Phy. Ed.½ Credit, Prerequisite: Phy. Ed. 9 & 10
This is a physical education class for students interested in achieving their highest level of health-related fitness. Class activity emphasizes improving health-related fitness through resistance and cardiovascular training, while incorporating speed and agility activities. The students will implement a personal fitness program and will be monitored weekly to assure they achieve their expected results. Achievement will be based on personal fitness goals that are designed by the instructor and student together. Expenses are: same at 9th grade Phy. Ed.