Physical Education and Health
General Physical Education
This required course is a general Physical Education activity course in which students will learn skills in the following categories: invasion games (e.g., soccer, basketball), net sports (e.g., volleyball), racket sports (e.g., badminton, table tennis), weight training and other team and individual sports. Students will maintain/improve fitness throughout the year. Boys’ and girls’ sections will be offered.
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Credits: .5 Must take 1 full credit of General Physical Education
Grades: 9-10
Prerequisite: None
Health
This required course explores selected topics on mental wellness, family dynamics, nutrition and sexual reproduction in a lecture/discussion forum. Students study the negative effects of substance abuse. Much of the course is dedicated to helping students make decisions about their own personal health issues.
Textbook: Heath: Skills of Wellness (Holt)
Credits: .5
Grade level: 9-12 (A required course for Grade 9)
Prerequisite: None
Team and Individual Sports
This PE course is a general physical education activity course in which students will learn skills from the following categories: invasion games, net sports, racquet sports, weight training, rock climbing, and other team and individual sports. Students will maintain/improve fitness throughout the semester. This course is co-ed (boys and girls).
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Credits: .5 (May be repeated for credit)
Grade level: 11 - 12
Prerequisite: 1 credit of General Physical Education
Dance
This PE semester course is a fundamental course in dance. Pilates exercise will be the conditioning foundation of the class. Students will be introduced to various styles of dance and music, including hip hop, musical theater, swing, line dance, ballet, folk, lyrical and others. This course is for girls only.
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Credits: .5 (May be repeated for credit)
Grade level: 10 - 12
Prerequisite: 1 credit of General Physical Education
Weight Training and Fitness
This PE option is designed to offer students an opportunity to develop an optimal personal fitness level using primarily the weight room and other facilities. Students will learn safe weight training practices, basic anatomy, and will design, implement, undertake, and evaluate a personal training program. Boys’ and girls’ sections will be offered.
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Credits: .5 (May be repeated for credit)
Grades: 11 or 12
Prerequisite: 1 credit of General Physical Education
Racquet Sports-Tennis
This PE course invites students to embrace and enjoy the life-long social, physical, and psychological benefits associated with this challenging sport. Tennis is unique in that it is a truly international game that is largely free of age, gender, and even athletic limitations. Students will learn the racquet skills, footwork, movement, rules, ethics, strategies, and court etiquette required to play high-percentage doubles and singles. They will also be introduced to the “culture of tennis” as a global spectacle that both inspires and entertains. This course is co-ed (boys and girls).
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Credits: .5 (May be repeated for credit)
Grades: 11 - 12
Prerequisite: 1 credit of General Physical Education
Recreational Leadership
This course focuses on the development of leadership and coordination skills related to recreational activities. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills required to plan, organize and implement recreational events. They will also learn how to promote the value of physical fitness, personal well-being, and personal safety to others through mentoring. The course will introduce students to college programs in recreational, leisure and fitness leadership. This course is co-ed (boys and girls).
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Credits: .5 (May be repeated for credit)
Grades: 11 - 12
Prerequisite: 1 credit of General Physical Education
Body Conditioning
This semester course is designed to expose the student to the most current methods of improving and maintaining fitness for a lifetime. Students will keep a fitness journal as they explore ply metrics, BOSU balance training, medicine balls, boot camp, stability ball training, kickboxing, power yoga, step and many others. Students will learn to maximize the efficiency of their body by increasing their level of cardiovascular fitness and achieving personal fitness goals, including strength and flexibility. This course is co-ed (boys and girls).
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Credits: .5 (May be repeated for credit)
Grades: 10 - 12
Prerequisite: 1 credit of General Physical Education
Yoga
This semester course gives the students an opportunity to learn all about Yoga. Yoga joins the mind, body, and breath and working them together helps students build peace of mind as well as strength in the body. This is a participation course concentrating on correct alignment of the body through the asanas or postures. Through active participation, students will see increased flexibility and strength as well as reduced stress. Boys’ and girls’ sections will be offered.
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Credits: .5 (May be repeated for credit)
Grades: 10 - 12
Prerequisite: 1 credit of General Physical Education
