management and depression, breast cancer, growth and development, body image and eating disorders, and nutrition are also covered throughout the course.The self-defense portion of the course follows the R.A.D. Systems program of self-defense. It will help students develop safety techniques using their voices as well as physical capabilities in real-world situations. Health II is a graded course that meets three times each six-day rotation.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION The Upper School Physical Education curriculum emphasizes understanding the importance of leading physically active lifestyles and creating opportunities for students to take ownership of their personal fitness and physical activity. The overall goal of the program is to develop young women who have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to enjoy a lifetime of healthful physical activities. In order to meet the 120 hour/0.5 unit required for graduation by The Ohio Department of Education, students must complete one of three options: • Academic Option: 3 semesters of physical education courses during Upper School • Interscholastic Athlete option (see page 20) • Offsite Individual Physical Education option (see page 21) All Form IX students are required to take Health and Wellness All Form XI students are required to take Health II, which includes the physical component of SelfDefense.
CARDIO, FLEXIBILITY, & STRENGTH: WELLNESS REVOLUTION Partial credit, pass/fail course • Required of all IX and/or X students in the Academic Physical Education Program, one semester each year OR one semester plus one semester of Water Safety- this course may be taken more than once, each time for credit • Semester 1 only, 0.35 credits The course provides a number of options for students to improve their flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular fitness. Possible class activities include yoga, circuit training, Zumba, HIIT, and weight lifting. Students not enrolled in the course may participate on a drop-in basis if their schedule and class space permit. The objective of this course is to promote lifelong physical fitness and wellness. Wellness Revolution is a pass/ fail course that meets two times each six day rotation. WATER SAFETY Partial-credit, graded, elective course • Open to all students • Prerequisites: None • Semester 2 only, 0.35 PE credits This course will allow students to develop comfort in the water, improve swimming strokes, and review safety guidelines when involved in water activities, including boating safety and personal safety techniques. Water Safety is a graded course that meets two times each sixday rotation.
INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETE PROGRAM No credit, non-graded (successful completion waives certain PE requirements) • Open to Forms IX, X, XI, and XII • Prerequisites: None • No credit* is awarded for athletic team participation. • One CSG US sports season each of 4 years plus Health and Wellness (IX) and Health II (XI) This policy is intended to free time for additional academic scheduling during the school day for interscholastic sport studentathletes. Student-athletes meeting the requirements of this policy will not receive a grade or academic credit for interscholastic athletics; however, grades and academic credit will be awarded for Health & Wellness and Health II. Successful completion of the applicable Interscholastic Athlete Program option fulfills the graduation requirement regardless of the total number of credits earned. Participation in an interscholastic sports season means the following: 2022-2023 Interscholastic Sports Seasons: • Fall (Golf, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball): Monday August 1, 2022 Postseason Tournament • Winter (Basketball): Friday October 21, 2022 – Postseason Tournament (Swimming and Diving): Friday October 28, 2022 – Postseason Tournament • Spring (Lacrosse and Track & Field): Monday February 20, 2023 –
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