PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT The Physical Education Department believes that there are two ways an individual can stay healthy and fit. One way is to find and continue participation in a physical activity that he or she enjoys. The other is to understand the relationships of internal and external stimuli on the body. With this in mind, the Physical Education instructors emphasize lifelong physical activities and positive health behaviors. The student will be given a working knowledge of the rules, skills, and strategies needed to perform and understand the activities. They will also be given information and direction for making positive choices about their health.
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(Co- ed) PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH 9 Grade: 9
(Semester Course)
½ Credit
This course is designed to introduce the student to a variety of team and individual sports. Development of basic skills will be emphasized along with knowledge of rules and mechanics of the particular activity. Health topics will cover mental and emotional health as it relates to stress, relationships, bullying, preventing violence and resolving conflicts. Health will introduce the students to proper nutrition and the negative effects of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs along with other general health and wellness aspects
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STRENGTH AND AGILITY I Grade: 10, 11, 12
(Semester Course)
½ Credit
This class is an introduction to weight lifting, cardiovascular endurance training, and active recovery. Students will learn the proper way to execute the many different Olympic and many other auxiliary lifts with proper form and technique. All workouts and activities will be designed by the teacher. This course is great for students who are looking to get more comfortable being in and around the weight room. This class will spend 5 days in the weight room. 929
STRENGTH AND AGILITY II (Semester Course) ½ Credit Grade: 11, 12 Prerequisite: Strength and Agility I or Varsity Athlete in the 2022-23 School Year with Instructor approval This class will take everything that is taught in Strength and Power 1. The students will also work on Program design and the importance of rest and recovery. This course will also talk about the proper way to fuel the body and the many side effects of the different products that are out there to enhance muscle building, i.e: different proteins, creatine, and pre-workouts. Steroids will also be covered in this course. This course will spend 3 days in the weight room and 2 in the classroom.
900
BEGINNING PILATES AND YOGA Grade: 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Physical Education/Health 9
(Semester Course)
½ Credit
This noncompetitive course is an introduction to the basic philosophies and principles of yoga and Pilates. Through these practices, students train the body and mind to build strength, flexibility, balance, and control. Students learn beginning-level mat work in Pilates and basic Hatha Yoga poses and stretches. An overview of the history of Pilates and yoga and how they have changed and developed over the years is included.
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