Pysical Education
Course Description
Physical Education I (1
semester)
An introduction to the high school Physical Education program.
It further develops the skills acquired during the previous
years and enhances them further. New units are also
introduced to enhance lifetime physical fitness. Units range
from team to individual sports with a concentration in Strength
Training and Conditioning. Students will be introduced to
units corresponding to the seasons. Students will be tested
on skill acquisition and knowledge of different activities.
Health (1 semester)
Designed to continue the growth of the student's
knowledge in the area of health and wellness. Subject matter
is focused on the five components of health: physical, mental,
emotional, spiritual, and social. Each component is explored
in some detail through the use of a variety of hands-on activities
throughout the semester. Students will gain an understanding
of how to evaluate health information and make the best choices for
themselves while learning about a wide variety of specific
health-related informational resources.
Strength Training and Conditioning
Strength Training and conditioning focus on developing proper
techniques of strength training with the different exercises.
Students are required to keep a record of their daily work
out activities produced by the instructor. The class will be
split into four weight lifting days and one plyometric and speed
training or cardiovascular day as determined by the instructor.
The class is not only designed to improve strength but also
to increase speed, agility, and power. It is designed for
students wanting to improve their physical appearance as well as
self esteem. Students will be tested on strength gains made
throughout the year, knowledge of the different exercises and major
muscles of the body and different and different systems of the
body.
Prerequisite: Physical Education I
Lifetime Fitness
This introductory fitness and wellness class is designed to
acquaint students with the benefits of physical activity in their
lives. This course will include cardiovascular work,
strength, and conditioning, weight training, aerobics, yoga, ect.
This course will include fitness evaluation (self-testing),
general principles of health, fitness and nutrition, development of
a personal training program, and much more.
