Physical Education

Grade:  10th, 11th, 12th

Length:  Semester

Credit: Fit for Life

Fee: 

Comments:   This course is required for graduation, no substitutions, including participation in athletics. 

Description: In the state of Utah, the Fitness for Life course is a crucial graduation requirement for high school students. This class emphasizes the significance of maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle, which is essential for both physical and mental well-being. Through this course, students learn about the various components of fitness, including cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and body composition. They also explore the benefits of regular exercise, such as improved cardiovascular health, increased energy levels, and better stress management. By making Fitness for Life a mandatory part of the curriculum, Utah recognizes the importance of equipping young people with the knowledge and skills they need to lead fulfilling, healthy lives long after they leave the classroom. This requirement ensures that all students have the opportunity to develop lifelong habits that will contribute to their overall well-being and quality of life. 

Grade: 10th, 11th, 12th

Length: Semester

Credit: PE

Fee: $15

Comments: Gym Clothing required 

Description: Musical Theatre Dance. Choreography built to teach character development, movement, strength, and stamina. This course is designed to improve confidence and ability while telling a story. 

Grade: 10th, 11th, 12th

Length: Semester

Credit: PE

Fee: $10

Comments: This PE course is for those students who have successfully completed Fitness for Life.

Description:  It will cover the fundamental skills of a variety of sports and activities which include soccer, basketball, flag football, volleyball, badminton, pickleball, yard games and more. This course will emphasize character building, teamwork, and lifetime physical fitness through sports and games. 

Grade: 10th, 11th, 12th

Length: Semester

Credit: PE

Fee: $10

Comments:  Limited enrollment 

Description:  Spin class is a high-intensity indoor cycling workout that can provide numerous benefits for students. During a spin class, participants ride stationary bicycles and follow the guidance of an instructor, who leads the class through intervals of sprinting, climbing, and other challenging cycling movements set to upbeat music. This type of exercise is excellent for improving cardiovascular fitness, as the continuous pedaling works the heart and lungs to increase endurance. Additionally, the resistance settings on the bikes allow students to adjust the intensity to challenge themselves, making spin class suitable for individuals of all fitness levels. Beyond the physical advantages, spin classes also offer a fun, social environment where Students can exercise with their peers, fostering a sense of community and motivation. Overall, incorporating spin class into a fitness routine can help students develop healthy habits, boost their energy levels, and enhance their overall well-being. 

Grade:  10th, 11th, 12th

Length: Semester

Credit: PE 

Fee: $10

Comments: may repeat course if you plan to take this class for a full year

Description:  This class will be for those who are interested in weight training and do not compete on a school athletics team. It will be a basic introduction to various movements and weight training methods. It will improve basic overall strength, agility, coordination, and flexibility. This will be a class that teaches kids AUTONOMY in the gym so that in the future when they decide to go to the gym, they have an idea of how to workout and what to do for various muscle groups. 

Grade:  10th, 11th, 12th

Length: Semester

Credit: PE 

Fee: $10

Comments: may repeat course if you plan to take this class for a full year

Description:  This class will be for athletes competing on the school football team.  It will be a more advanced weight training class that will focus on sport specific training.  It will develop and improve overall athleticism for their sort.  Quarter 1 will always be STRENGTH BUILDING and recognizing lifts and what they are doing.  

Grade:  10,11,12

Length: Semester*

Credit: PE

Fee: $10

Comments: may repeat course if you plan to take this class for a full year

Description: This class will be for female athletes competing on a school athletics team. It will be a more advanced weight training class that will focus on more sport specific training. It will develop and improve overall athleticism for the specific sport. 

Grade: 11th & 12th

Length: Semester

Credit: PE

Fee: $10

Comments: May repeat this class

Description: This class will be for athletes competing on the school football team.  It will be a more advanced weight training class that will focus on sport specific training.  It will develop and improve overall athleticism for their sport.  Quarter 1 will always be STRENGTH BUILDING and recognizing lifts and what they are doing.  

Grade: 11th & 12th

Length: Semester

Credit: PE

Fee: $10

Comments: May repeat

Description: Good choice for beginners. Yoga 1 is a slower paced flow class geared towards those new to yoga. Time is spent breaking down sun salutations A, B, and moon salutation, Poses fundamental to Hatha yoga are introduced. There are approximately 200 poses with modifications that are introduced and practiced. Props and modification offered for proper alignment and ease into the postures 

Grade: 11th, 12th

Length: Semester

Credit: PE

Fee: $10

Comments:  Yoga experience recommended. May repeat 

Description:  Recommended for students who have completed Yoga 1 or has at least 3 months of prior experience in Hatha or vinyasa practice. Yoga 2 or intermediate yoga classes explore complex movements and sequences which includes backbends, inverted postures, deeper hip opening, twists and forward folds. The teacher will encourage rest periods and offer modifications as needed to complete the intermediate class. 

Grade:  10th, 11th, 12th

Length: Semester

Credit: PE

Fee: $10

Description:  Beginning level artistic dance class. Several dance styles and concepts will be studied. These include: contemporary, jazz, improvisation, and the elements of dance. Students will also have the opportunity to practice choreography and performance skills, as well as learn dance vocabulary and terminology 

Grade:  10th, 11th, 12th

Length: Semester

Credit: PE

Fee: $10

Description:  Students will explore the fundamentals and concepts of hip hop dance. Current styles of hip hop dance as well as its history and origins will be covered. Students will also have the opportunity to practice choreography and performance skills, as well as learn hip hop vocabulary and terminology. 

Grade:  10th, 11th, 12th

Length: Semester

Credit: PE

Fee: $10

Description:  This class is designed to introduce the student to ballroom dance. Several types of partner dances will be studied. These include: smooth ballroom (waltz, foxtrot, etc.) and rhythm (swing, cha cha, etc.) dances. Students will also have the opportunity to choreograph and perform, as well as learn some popular line dances and cultural/world dances. 

Grade: 10th,11th, 12th

Length: Year

Credit: PE

Fee: T.B.D.

Comment: Audition Required

Grade: 10th, 11th, 12th

Length: Year

Credit: PE

Fee: T.B.D.

Comments:  Audition Required