PHYSICALEDUCATION DEPARTMENT

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.

909 (Co- ed) PHYSICALEDUCATION/HEALTH 9 (Semester Course)

Grade: 9

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

½ Credit

928 STRENGTHANDAGILITY I

Grade: 10, 11, 12

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.

(Semester Course) ½ Credit

929 STRENGTHANDAGILITY II (Semester Course) ½ Credit

Grade: 11, 12

Prerequisite: Strength andAgility 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 PILATESAND 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.

901 ALTERNATIVE FITNESS

Grade: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Physical Education/Health 9

Students will learn to implement an appropriate fitness plan to enhance the opportunity of living a healthy lifestyle through the use of non-traditional exercises and fitness activities. The content for this course is focused on three major concepts of fitness including but not limited to cardiovascular fitness, strength training, and overall nutrition. Students will be introduced to a variety of cardiovascular workouts that range from step aerobics to the use of lifetime activities and games. The strength training focus will aim towards strengthening the core and building lean muscle in the arms and legs. Lastly, the nutrition portion of this course will teach students how to develop, implement, and maintain a healthy diet.

902 ZERO HOUR PHYSICALEDUCATION

Grade: 11, 12

By signing up for zero hour strength and agility you acknowledge that this class will now act as your first period class of the day. This class cannot be missed to make up missed work from another class or to attend pre-season sports workouts. Zero hour is a graduation requirement course. This is a co-ed course that will take place BEFORE school from 7:10 a.m. to 7:50 a.m. The course is offered to juniors and seniors who would like to take an additional course during the school day. Once registration is complete, the specific course elective (Strength and Agility, Pilates and Yoga, or Alternative Fitness) will be determined based on the PE rankings submitted during registration. The course will fulfill a student’s Physical Education requirement.

(Semester Course)

½ Credit