Physical Education

  • Team Sports 1 and 2 (Course #1503350/60)

    0.5 credit – Grades 9-12

    The purpose of Team Sports is to provide students with opportunity to

    develop skills and learn strategies used in a variety of team sports and lead up games. Students may participate in flag football, basketball, volleyball, softball, soccer, speedball, team handball, and fitness activities related to those sports. Students may also learn the rules and history of the sports listed above. Team Sports 2 continues to cover sports/activities not covered in Team Sports 1. Students may be asked to purchase a PE uniform.

     

    Volleyball and Basketball (Course #1505500/1503310)

    0.5 credit each – Grades 9-12

    The purpose of this pair of courses is to acquire knowledge & skills in volleyball and basketball. Course content includes rules, strategies, skills, team play, officiating, & fitness activities related to these sports. Students may be asked to purchase a PE uniform.

     

    Volleyball 2 and Basketball 2 (Course #1505510/1503315)

    0.5 credit each – Grades 9-12

    The purpose of this course is to provide more in-depth instruction of the fundamental skills, tactics, rules and etiquette in basketball/volleyball. Introduction to systems of play. Students participate in advanced skills and drills, individual and team techniques in relationship to basketball and volleyball strategy. Students may be asked to purchase a PE uniform.

     

    Soccer (Course #1503320)

    0.5 credit – Grades 9-12

    The purpose of this course is to acquire knowledge and skills in the game of soccer. Students improve fitness levels and work on techniques, skills and game strategies. Attendance, dressing out, class participation and exams determine students’ grades. Students may be asked to purchase a PE uniform.

     

    Softball (Course #1503330)

    0.5 credit – Grades 9-12

    The purpose of this course is to acquire knowledge and skills in the game of softball. Students improve fitness levels and work on techniques, skills and game strategies. Attendance, dressing out, class participation and exams determine students’ grades. Students may be asked to purchase a PE uniform.

     

    Comprehensive Fitness (Course #1501390)

    0.5 credit – Grades 9-12

    Students engage in activities to understand and participate in safe physical exercise. The exercise may be game related, weightlifting, cardiovascular in nature, and/or include other areas of the principles of fitness. Students may be asked to purchase a PE uniform.

     

    Personal Fitness (Course #1501300)

    0.5 credit – Grades 9-12

    Personal Fitness classes gives students an understanding of the components of fitness. Students are able to express themselves through a variety of physical activities. For example, some sports and activities may include ultimate frisbee, flickerball, capture the flag, mattball, and kickball. These sports/activities have been chosen to encourage students to participate in physical activity for life and to promote good health and wellness. Students may be asked to purchase a PE uniform.

     

    HOPE (Health Opportunities through Physical Education) (Course #3026010)

    1.0 credit – Grades 9-10

    This course is a combination of health and physical education topics and is a required course for graduation.

     

    First Aid and Safety (Course #0800320)

    0.5 credit – Grades 11-12

    The purpose of this course is to acquire advanced skills in first aid, emergency care, and personal, community and environmental safety. This course is paired with Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries.

     

    Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (Course #1502490)

    0.5 credit – Grades 11-12

    The purpose of this course is to receive an overview of the basics of athletic training, including the care, prevention, management, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Instruction includes basic anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology concerning athletic injuries. Students are expected to demonstrate appropriate taping, wrapping, and bracing techniques for athletic injuries. Students are also be required to purchase supplies. This course is paired with First Aid and Safety.

     

    Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced/Beginning/Power Weight Training (Course #1501340/50/60/410)

    0.5 credit each – Grades 10-12

    Students acquire basic knowledge and skills in weight training, setting individual goals and extending the acquisition of their knowledge and skills by gradually incorporating new exercises. Students may be asked to purchase a PE uniform.

     

    Individual & Dual Sports (Course #1502410/20/30)

    0.5 credit each – Grades 9-12

    Students taking Individual/Dual Sport gains basic knowledge of individual sports, fitness, and lifetime activities. For example, some sports and activities may include golf, tennis, track and field, disc golf, beach volleyball doubles, pickle ball, badminton, horseshoes, and cornhole. These sports/activities have been chosen to encourage students to participate in physical activity for life and to promote good health and wellness.