Life Skills Including Physical Education, Health Education and Driver Education

 LIFE SKILLS

PHYSICAL EDUCATION DRIVER EDUCATION HEALTH EDUCATION GENERAL INFORMATION

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

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 cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition through fitness assessment and training ongoing throughout the semester.

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, talk to your counselor to find the blended offerings best suited for you.

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.

JUNIOR LEADERS H (903104) ..............................................................½ Credit Open to juniors Prerequisite: student application and department recommendation Course classification: 4

This is a year long honors level course for juniors in physical education. Students will spend the year in training developing leadership skills, learning team initiatives, rules and regulations for individual sports, team sports, swimming and fitness components. They will be sent out twice a year to shadow senior leaders teaching in the P.E. classes to prepare them for the Senior Leadership course where they will be actually involved in a teaching practicum.

SENIOR LEADERS H (904104)...............................................................½ Credit Open to seniors

may include (but are not limited to) yoga, Pilates, core strengthening,

Prerequisite: Junior Leadership (903104)

circuit training, core fit exercises, resistance and cardiovascular training.

and department recommendation Course classification: 4

This is a year long honors course for seniors. This course is designed to be a practicum experience in teaching. Students will assist instructors with warm-ups, officiating, executing proper safety procedures, problem solving activities and skill development. The skills and knowledge base acquired in the Junior Leadership course will be applied. This course should give the student a practical application from the teaching perspective.

HEALTH EDUCATION (902103) ............................................................½ Credit Open to sophomores Prerequisite: none Course classification: 3

Health Education is a state-mandated one semester course. Course content

Course classification: 3

will include first aid instruction and the following health topics: mental health, nutrition, fitness, chemical dependency, sex education, life/death education and diseases.

TEAM SPORTS (903119).......................................................................1/4 credit Open to juniors and seniors Prerequisite : None Course classification: 3

This course is designed for students that enjoy participating in team type sports. These students will benefit from athletic competition in lifetime team activities with an emphasis on team strategies, sportsmanship, and game play. Sports offered may include (but are not limited to): flag performance, composition, anatomy, movement studies (yoga, Pilates,

football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, ultimate Frisbee, team handball, lacrosse, floor hockey, Omnikan ball, water polo or softball. 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.

LIFETIME ACTIVITIES (903159) ............................................................1/4 credit Open to juniors and seniors Prerequisite: None Course classification: 3

This course is designed for students that enjoy participating in individual lifetime type activities. These students will benefit from athletic competition Sports offered may include (but are not limited to): badminton, tennis, golf, swimming, pickleball, aerobics/yoga, pilates, volleyball, basketball, soccer, softball, splash and dash and spin training. 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.

FIT FOR FEMALES (903139).................................................................1/4 credit Open to juniors and seniors Prerequisite: None Course classification: 3

This course is designed for students interested in women’s health issues as well as creating a personal fitness program. Students will examine such classroom topics as nutrition/weight management, social-emotional health, and other current women’s health issues. Additionally, students will be fitness tested, create their own fitness goals, and improve their own training in such areas as cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition. Primary activities high and low impact aerobics, swimming, stability ball training, fitness dance, light weights, bands, Bosu balls and other body resistance exercise.

WEIGHT LIFTING & CONDITIONING (903149)..............................1/4 credit Zero hour option available (903E49) Open to juniors and seniors Prerequisite: None Course classification: 3

This course is designed for students who want a comprehensive strength and conditioning program. Students will be trained in a variety of methods including free weights, machine weights, Olympic lifts, technique, anatomy, Students will create and maintain an individualized fitness plan centered on the five components of fitness and general weight training concepts. Students will monitor their progress by the evaluation of their fitness plans as well as ongoing assessment of fitness through fitness testing.

ADVENTURE P.E. (904109) .................................................................. 1/4 Credit Open to juniors and seniors Prerequisite: none

Adventure P.E. is offered as a semester course for students interested in a unique Physical Education program that is both physically and mentally challenging. Techniques are taught in class to prepare students for field trips to indoor climbing walls, outdoor high ropes courses, as well as canoeing trips. Students may only take one semester of this course. A $60 field trip fee is required.

Adventure P.E. Video

DANCE I AND MOVEMENT STUDIES (903209) .................................. 1/4 Credit Open to juniors and seniors, Coed Prerequisite: None Course classification: 3

This yearlong course introduces students to elements of choreography, with an emphasis on game strategies, sportsmanship, and game play.

wellness themes), guest artist experiences, dance history and criticism. This course emphasizes increased flexibility, concentration, coordination and musicality through the study of ballet, modern, jazz and other dance forms. Athletes and actors are encouraged to enroll. A variety of performance and creative assessments are required. This course will fulfill a PE requirement and may be repeated for PE credit.

DANCE II AND MOVEMENT STUDIES (904209) ............................ 1/4 Credit Open to juniors and seniors, Coed Prerequisite: Sequential and consent of instructor Course classification: 3

This yearlong course is designed for students who have completed Beginning Dance & Movement Studies. Students are guided and challenged to develop greater proficiency regarding elements of choreography, performance, composition, anatomy, movement studies (yoga, Pilates, wellness themes), guest artist experiences, dance history and criticism. This course emphasizes increased flexibility, concentration, coordination and musicality through the study of ballet, modern, jazz and other dance forms. Athletes and actors are encouraged to enroll. A variety of performance and creative assessments are required. This course will fulfill a PE requirement and may be repeated for PE credit.

DANCE III AND MOVEMENT STUDIES (905209) .......................1/4 Credit Open to juniors and seniors, Coed Prerequisite: Sequential and consent of instructor Course classification: 3

Orchesis members are encouraged to enroll in this class. This yearlong course is a highly challenging culmination of all facets of the art form. Students are guided and challenged to develop greater proficiency regarding elements of choreography, performance, composition, anatomy, movement studies (yoga, Pilates, wellness themes), guest artist experiences, dance history and criticism at an accelerated pace. This course emphasizes increased flexibility, concentration, coordination and musicality through the study of ballet, modern, jazz and other dance forms. A variety of performance and creative assessments are required. This course will fulfill a PE requirement and may be repeated for PE credit.

DRIVER EDUCATION (902209) ......................................................... 1/4 Credit Open to freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors Course classification: 3

Thirty clock hours of classroom instruction, six clock hours of behind the wheel instruction and fifty hours of parental supervised driving are required by state law. Students may sign up for Driver Education at the age of 15 and are enrolled in the course on an age priority basis. This course takes place during the regular school day. A $350 driving fee is required. Paying the fee does not guarantee placement in the class.