PHYSICAL EDUCATION At the heart of Dock’s physical education program is physical fitness. Freshmen will be introduced to the Longacre Fitness Center in the first weeks of class. In grades 9 and 10, students will be introduced to several core sport activities, while continuing to use the Fitness Center. In grades 11 and 12, students will take three electives along with one quarter of either Advanced Physical Fitness or Outdoor Adventure. Fitness test results will be maintained for each student on a personal fitness record which will be used for individual goal setting. All physical education classes are coeducational. 102
Freshmen PE I 1/4 credit; required for 9 This course will cover the fundamental elements of physical fitness, tennis, speedball, and recreational games.
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Freshmen PE II 1/4 credit; required for 9 This course will cover the fundamental elements of badminton, pickleball, volleyball, racquetball, and team handball, combined with use of the Longacre Fitness Center.
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Sophomore PE I 1/4 credit; required for 10 This course will cover the fundamental elements of basketball, floor hockey, and indoor recreational games, combined with use of the Longacre Fitness Center.
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Sophomore PE II 1/4 credit; required for 10 This course will cover the fundamental elements of golf, soccer, field hockey, and lacrosse, combined with use of the Longacre Fitness Center.
Juniors and Seniors may choose from the following electives, with these parameters: ● One quarter of Advanced Physical Fitness or Outdoor Adventure is required. ● No classes may be duplicated. 335
Flag Football 1/4 credit; elective for 11, 12 This course will cover the basic techniques of passing, catching, blocking, and kicking used in the game of football. Participants will learn defensive and offensive tactics for playing flag football.
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Rhythm and Movement in Physical Education 1/4 credit; elective for 11, 12 The scope of this course will cover aerobic movements, basic gymnastic floor exercises, and traditional folk dances. Class time will also be spent looking at the roles of physical fitness, balance, and tradition within the dances.
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