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The Physical Education courses offered at high schools in the Wentzville School District are designed to promote lifelong health and fitness. All courses can be taken for credit more than once (with the exception of Physical Education, Health, Outdoor Pursuits 1, and Driver Education.) Students may take multiple Physical Education courses during the same semester.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (Boys PE Course #H6600; Girls PE Course #H6602) Physical Education credit
GRADE 9
One Semester – ½ Credit
*Required for Graduation
This is a course designed to enhance the physical, mental, and social growth of the student through team and individual sports having lifetime value. Physical fitness is emphasized through daily exercises and running or aerobic activities, as well as through written material, activities and tests. Activities may include but are not limited to the following: fitness, football, basketball, volleyball, softball, weight training, tennis, track, and soccer.
Health and Family Education (Formly “Health Education”) (Course #H6610) Elective credit (required)
GRADE 9, 10
One Semester - ½ credit
*Required for graduation
Health and Family Education is a one-semester comprehensive course for all students. The course provides information for improving personal, school, and community health. Students will learn how to utilize decision-making skills and goal-setting skills to enhance their personal health. Students will also learn to advocate for personal, family, and community health, as well as how to follow health-enhancing behaviors and reduce health risks. Students will learn how to analyze the influences of family, peers, media, culture, and technology on health behaviors and they will gain an understanding of concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention.
FITNESS WALKING (Course #H6631) Physical Education credit
GRADES 9, 10, 11, 12
One semester – ½ credit
Prerequisite: Physical Education
This co-educational course is designed to address walking as a cardiovascular activity. Fitness walking is moving fast enough to raise your heart rate into its training zone. Students acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for physical fitness through participation in a carefully monitored walking program. The class includes learning activities covering the five health related components of fitness: cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and body composition). Weather permitting, students use outdoor fitness walking courses.
LIFETIME SPORTS (Course #H6642) Physical Education credit
GRADES 9, 10, 11, 12
One semester – ½ credit
Prerequisite: Physical Education
This co-educational course is designed to further enhance physical, mental and social growth of the student through sports having lifetime value. In this class, students also participate in daily fitness activities. Physical fitness is emphasized through various activities including, but not limited to: tennis, frisbee, badminton, washers, pickleball, wiffle ball, softball, and volleyball.
PERSONAL FITNESS (Course #H6643) Physical Education credit
GRADES 9, 10, 11, 12
One semester – ½ credit
Prerequisite: Physical Education
This co-educational course is designed to tone and tighten the body. Students burn fat and improve fitness levels in a noncompetitive environment while participating in a variety of fitness activities. Students develop and participate in a fitness program designed to reach their individual fitness goals. Students also participate in roundtable discussions about nutrition and living a healthy lifestyle. Examples of fitness activities are, but not limited to: dance, step-aerobics, hip-hop aerobics, kickboxing, yoga, Pilates, walking programs, biking and circuit training.
OUTDOOR PURSUITS I (Course #H6615) Elective credit
GRADES 9, 10, 11, 12
One semester – ½ credit
*This course is an elective and will not count towards fulfillment of the Physical Education requirement for graduation.
This co-educational course emphasizes the rules and regulations that govern conservation in Missouri. Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: basic fishing methods and techniques, basic survival skills, basic hunting techniques, basic archery and competition shooting, and orienteering. Students will earn their hunter safety education certification and will complete the boater’s education course.
OUTDOOR PURSUITS II (Course #H6616) Elective credit
GRADES 9, 10, 11, 12
One semester – ½ credit
Prerequisite: Outdoor Pursuits I
*This course is an elective and will not count towards fulfillment of the Physical Education requirement for graduation.
This co-educational course will re-emphasizes the rules and regulations that govern conservation in Missouri. Units that will be discussed include but are not limited to: advanced fishing techniques and methods, fly fishing, advanced survival skills, trapping and fur-bearing, cooking and cleaning of wild game, hiking/camping, outdoor adventures, geocaching, 3D archery, and air rifles.
SPEED AND AGILITY (Course #H6635) Physical Education credit
GRADES 9, 10, 11, 12
One semester - ½ credit
Prerequisite: Physical Education
This co-educational course is designed to improve the skill related components of fitness; speed, agility, coordination, balance, power, and reaction time. This is accomplished through various activities including but not limited to the following: plyometric workouts, cone drills, dot drills, agility ladders, and sprint work. Weather permitting, students use outdoor facilities.
TEAM SPORTS (Course #H6630) Physical Education credit
GRADES 9, 10, 11, 12
One semester – ½ credit
Prerequisite: Physical Education
This co-educational course is designed to teach students how to use different gameplay tactics and strategies within a team setting. In this class, students also participate in daily fitness activities. The students engage in various team sports including but not limited to: basketball, football, soccer, softball, and volleyball.
WEIGHT TRAINING (Boy’s Course #H6611/Girl’s Course #H6612) Physical Education credit
GRADES 9, 10, 11, 12
One semester – ½ credit
Prerequisite: Physical Education
This course is designed to provide an opportunity for development of muscular strength and endurance. Free weights, exercise machines and conditioning exercises are incorporated to improve many of the elements of fitness. Proper technique, safety precautions, and proper applications of multiple exercises are emphasized. Students learn anatomical positions and muscle structure, as well as muscle groups.
Yoga ( Course #H6625)
Physical Education credit
GRADES 9, 10, 11, 12
One semester – ½ credit
Prerequisite: Physical Education
This course allows students to relieve stress and improve their strength, balance, flexibility, and confidence through the practice of yoga. Students will learn basic yoga poses, try different styles of yoga, and participate in group and individual projects. Students will also be able to work toward personal goals in yoga through pose workshops, small group instruction, sequence creation, and individual practice. The self-calming techniques and practices emphasized in the course can be used both on and off the mat. This course is accessible for all fitness levels and meets the second 1/2 physical education credit requirement for graduation.
Moving with Mentors ( Course #H6650) Moving with Mentors ( Course #H6651)
Physical Education credit Physical Education credit
GRADES 11, 12 GRADES 9, 10, 11, 12
One semester – ½ credit One semester - 1/2 credit
Prerequisite: Physical Education & application process Students are assigned to this course
This unique course provides an opportunity for students interested in education, physical education, or other health and human services careers to develop leadership and mentorship skills while supporting the physical and social-emotional development of students enrolled in the course as mentees. Students serving as mentors in this course will learn effective mentorship techniques, including communication, active listening, and how to provide constructive feedback in an inclusive way. They will then apply these skills in a variety of physical education settings to empower their mentees with the knowledge and ability to live a longer, happier, and healthier life.
DRIVER EDUCATION (Course # H6620) Elective credit
GRADE 9, 10, 11, 12
One Semester - ½ credit
Prerequisite: Students must be at least 15 years old by September 30 (if enrolled in first semester) or by March 1 (if enrolled in second semester) .
*This course is an elective and will not count towards fulfillment of the Physical Education requirement for graduation.
*May only be offered based on instructor availability. Check with your counselor for availability at your school.
Driver Education is a course stressing the skill and responsibility required for the safe operation of motor vehicles. Major topics are: laws and regulations, basic driving tasks, environmental conditions that affect driving, alcohol and drugs, traffic interactions, and consumer issues.
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