LIFE SKILLS PHYSICAL EDUCATION DRIVER EDUCATION HEALTH EDUCATION GENERAL INFORMATION
cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition through fitness assessment and training ongoing throughout the semester.
The physical education curriculum is designed to contribute to the physical, social, emotional and mental development of students. The program is organized to put an emphasis on fitness, wellness, and the participation in lifelong activities through a healthy lifestyle. Students will be exposed to the basic components of fitness, the basic rules and strategies of team and individual sports, the components of CPR and the necessary tools to create and execute an individualized fitness plan. Classes will participate in sports activity three days a week and two days a week will be set aside to address and improve personal fitness levels for each student. Students will also be educated and certified in CPR.
BLENDED LEARNING The Life Skills Department is proud to offer several courses in a blended format. Blended learning is an instructional strategy that gives students shared ownership in the time, pace, path, or place of their learning. This initiative combines in-class student-centered learning strategies with occasional release from the classroom environment. Most courses offered in the blended format use release time as needed to allow for small group and individualized instruction. Students who are released participate in independent and small group work in supervised but less structured environments such as the library or commons. Blended offerings for younger students are more structured and have less release time than those offered to upper level students who are preparing for the rigors and independence of college. Check individual course offerings and talk to your counselor to find the blended offerings best suited for you.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES FRESHMEN CO-ED PE (901109).......................................................... 1/4 credit Open to freshmen Prerequisite: None Course classification: 3 This course is designed for freshmen students. Freshman physical education is designed to introduce students to various team and individual sports offered at Barrington High School. Students will be trained in such sports such as volleyball, basketball, football, soccer, track, cross country, softball, baseball, swimming and lacrosse. Classes will emphasize the students participation in these sports as well as student understanding of basic definitions, skill related components, rules, strategies and concepts. Students will be assessed both on physical participation and written tests. Students will also improve their own levels of cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition through fitness assessment and training ongoing throughout the semester. SOPHOMORE PHYSICAL EDUCATION (902109)........................... 1/4 credit Open to sophomores Prerequisite: None Course classification: 3 This course is designed to expose sophomore students to team and individual sports not covered freshman year. Instruction will focus on strategies, concepts, rules definitions and skill related components as they pertain to each sport. The central focus of sophomore PE will be for students to design and implement an IFP (individual fitness plan) and assess their progress during the semester. The students will be trained and certified in AHA CPR. Students will be assessed both on physical participation and written tests. Finally, students will also improve their own levels of
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SOPHOMORE BLENDED PHYSICAL EDUCATION (9021B9)........ 1/4 credit Open to sophomores Prerequisite: None Course classification: 3 Blended Sophomore Physical Education is a unique PE experience. Students will be taught how to record workouts using a Fitbit HR3 and the Fitbit App. Some workouts will be done outside of the school day, others will be done together as a group. This class will take intrinsic motivation, organization, work, and discipline outside of the typical PE hour. Students will be responsible to complete 3 requirements per week to earn their blended opportunity 1. Wellness Work will be due weekly. This is learning that relates to fitness, motivation, goal setting, steps, active minutes, hourly movement, Target Heart Rate Zones, and regular daily exercise in fat burn, cardio and peak exercise zones. 2. Students will be responsible for measuring and tracking their own weekly fitness levels by submitting their data via the Fitbit App. 3. A required amount of steps and active minutes will be mandated weekly to earn 1-2 days out of the classroom. Students choosing to take the blended option with Sophomore PE will be required to pay a technology fee of $120.00. Those students will be given a brand new Fitbit HR3. This will be their watch to maintain and keep.It is necessary for the curriculum taught and for enrollment in Blended Sophomore PE. INTRODUCTION TO WEIGHT TRAINING (902119)....................... 1/4 credit Open to sophomores Prerequisite: None Course Classification: 3 This course is designed for students who want an introduction to strength and conditioning. Students will be trained in a variety of methods including free weights, machine weights, plyometric, proper technique, spotting, and proper etiquette. Students will learn general weight training concepts and programs focused on the 5 components of fitness. The students will be trained and certified in CPR. The students will be trained in AHA CPR. Finally, students will also improve their own levels of cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition through fitness assessment, swimming, and training ongoing through the semester. INTRODUCTION TO DANCE (901209).............................................. 1/4 credit Open to sophomores Prerequisite: None Course Classification: 3 This course is designed for students who want an introduction to dance that will give them the opportunity to experience a wide variety of genres. Students will be trained in the basics of ballet, modern and jazz dance. Emphasis will be placed on proper alignment to ensure efficient and anatomically correct movement. Students will also experience established movement and fitness trends such as Pilates and yoga, along with guest artist experiences appropriate to their level. Emphasis on how dance will benefit each student’s personal health and well-being will be emphasized, along with their relationship to an individual’s everyday life. Students will also be trained and have the opportunity to earn their CPR certification. The students will be trained in AHA CPR.
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