PHYSICAL EDUCATION

FOUNDATIONS OF PE Course Number:​ 7040 Grade level: ​9 Credit Value:​ 0.5 Prerequisite:​ N/A The Foundations of PE course emphasises self-management, self-improvement, social responsibility and physical activity for health and wellness. Students will practice developing and implementing plans for self-improvement through a variety of group, team and individual experiences and challenges. Additionally, students will walk away from this foundation course with skills, strategies and tools they can apply in a variety of contexts within and outside of physical education. This course is an introductory course that will set students up for success with HS PE courses and the pursuit of personal passions as a physically active individual.

WILDERNESS ADVENTURE* Course Number: 7041 Grade level: ​9-12 Credit Value:​ 0.5 Prerequisite:​ Foundations of PE Using the Andes Mountains, Pacific Ocean and local foothills as our classroom, students will build their personal fitness while participating in recreation activities that connect them with nature. Some potential activities that students will engage in during this course are hiking, trail running, rock climbing, surfing, sea kayaking, aquatic safety, first-aid and a multi-night backpacking trip. As environmental conservation and personal safety are the top priorities while engaging with nature, students will develop basic outdoor skills such as; trip planning, navigating with a map compass, storm safety, fundamentals of backpacking, and practice of Leave No Trace principles. Students will train for these outdoor pursuits using the Nido facilities such as the weightroom, fitness room, aquatic center and our vast campus including the Nido Hill. Mother Nature is awe-inspiring and by the end of this course, the hope is that students will gain a deeper appreciation for not only what nature has to offer them, but the important role that all of us play in maintaining her health. This course is for everyone, from the experienced outdoors lover, to the student with no experience. ​*This course may be repeated for credit.

AQUAFIT* Course Number: 7042 Grade level: ​10-12 Credit Value:​ 0.5 Prerequisite:​ Foundations of PE; Students must be competent swimmers and must complete a pre-course swim assessment in order to be eligible for course enrollment.

This course prepares students to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies in the pool in order to prevent drowning and injuries. Students will develop lifesaving fitness and specific techniques such as towing, rescue breathing and supportive kicking for ensuring their own safety and the safety of others. Students will also participate in a variety of aquatic sports and activities such as Water Polo, Aqua Zumba, Aqua Strength and Tabata Aqua, which can be enjoyed beyond the course and for a lifetime. *This course may be repeated for credit.

DANCE LAB* Course Number: 7043 Grade level: ​10-12 Credit Value:​ .5 Prerequisite:​ Foundations of Dance This is a practical, physical, semester course, based on the exploration of the fundamental dance principles. The student will immerse themselves in the training and investigation of the human body in relation to movement, space, and music. Physically, the class will be developing and understanding the concepts of: strength, flexibility, rhythm, tempo, nonverbal communication, and qualities of movements. Alongside students will acquire the necessary tools and language to comprehend this artistic discipline, appreciating different styles and choreographers. Participating in school events could be part of the assessments of the class, and after-school rehearsals may be required​. ​*This course may be repeated for credit. The student may select whether to award fine arts or physical education credit depending on the student’s graduation requirement needs.

PERSONAL FITNESS* Course Number: 7004 Grade level: ​10-12 Credit Value:​ 0.5 Prerequisite:​ Foundations of PE The self-study Personal Fitness course offers students the opportunity to develop and pursue their own fitness goals using a variety of training methods. They make use of skills and knowledge acquired in the Foundations 9 course to create a training menu based on a number of specific goals they set for themselves at the outset. All students will keep track of their progress and are compiling a Personal Fitness Journey, which is a self-evaluation and is completed and submitted at different points throughout the course. ​*This course may be repeated for credit.

GROUP FITNESS* Course Number: ​7044 Grade level: ​10-12 Credit Value:​ 0.5 Prerequisite:​ Foundations of PE This class puts an emphasis on fitness through cooperation. The term group fitness encompasses any and all forms of fitness that are done in a group setting and led by a teacher, a group instructor or a peer. Students will learn to work collectively to improve their overall muscular strength, muscle tone, endurance, flexibility, core, and agility. Students will learn to use their own body as an exercise device and will also learn how to use exercise tools such as stability balls, vipers, TRX, kettle-bells, sandbags, BOSU balls, weighted ropes, medicine balls, climbing ropes, elastic bands, abdominal rollers, foam rollers and the use of our weight room. Students will learn the benefits of exercise through class type activities such as Zumba, yoga, pilates, salsa, and team-building activities. A typical class is structured with a warm-up, a balanced workout and a cool-down. The warm-up is designed to help you properly raise your heart rate while loosening your joints and muscles before jumping into more strenuous activity. Cognitive skill learning will include following the FITT model and making connections between participation in physical activity and monitoring one’s heart rate, personal growth and development across a semester. ​*This course may be repeated for credit.

MIND & BODY WELLNESS* Course Number: ​ 7045 Grade level: ​10-12 Credit Value:​ 0.5 Prerequisite:​ Foundations of PE This course is designed to encourage students to work in multiple spheres of wellness; physical, mental, social, and emotional. Some of the practices the class will cover include mindfulness, yoga, pilates, Tai Chi, dance, connections to nature and the community through hiking and trail running as well as other ways to move mindfully. Throughout the course students will also learn about good sleep hygiene, stress management and coping skills, basic nutritional knowledge and how all of these things can help them to become happier and more fulfilled individuals. The objective of this course is to seek an alternative route to cognitive development by providing physical and mental challenges that may result in stronger focus, self-discipline, and ultimately, increased self-confidence. ​*This course may be repeated for credit.

RACE READY* Course Number: ​ 7046 Grade level: ​10-12 Credit Value:​ 0.5 Prerequisite:​ Foundations of PE Have you ever imagined yourself participating in an Adventure Race, an Endurance Race or a Fit Race? Maybe you’ve considered testing your fitness in an authentic race experience but are unsure how to prepare and become a participant. The race itself is a metaphor for real life; you get out what you put in. The emphasis in this course is on learning the fundamental principles required to successfully train for a 3K, 5K, 10K, trail race or even a Spartan race. Aerobic and anaerobic training is conducted through track workouts and trail runs while strength and conditioning training is experienced through various methodologies and learning opportunities. Students will gain an understanding of different training programs, why they are used, and how to develop and personalize an individual plan for different races. Students will be encouraged to choose a race to compete in to put their learning into practice! ​*This course may be repeated for credit.

LIFETIME FITNESS & ACTIVITY Course Number: ​ 7048 Grade level: ​11-12 Credit Value:​ 0.5 Prerequisite:​ Grade 10 PE Credit This course is designed to offer students the opportunity to explore a balanced selection of individual pursuits and lifetime activities. Physical literacy is the ability to participate in a variety of physical activities with confidence and competence, and this course is aimed to contribute to this larger goal of PE. This course emphasizes participation in the kinds of activities that people engage in around the world and over a lifespan. Examples of individual pursuits can include track, kickboxing, biking, swimming and a variety of fitness-based physical activity. Examples of lifetime activities can include badminton, tennis, hiking and volleyball. Students who participate in this course will leave with the skills to participate in a full complement of activities and an awareness of how they can further their engagement with the community around them.

INVASION GAMES & LEADERSHIP Course Number: ​ 7047 Grade level: ​11-12 Credit Value:​ 0.5 Prerequisite:​ Grade 10 PE Credit Through this course students will become knowledgeable about the rules and regulations of various invasion games. Students will learn to refine their skills, integrate skills into a regular game situation, apply rules and strategies, and also teach skills to others. Basic offensive and defensive plays and strategies will be explored and implemented in order for the student to fully understand and enjoy the experience of participating in invasion games. This course will also offer the opportunity for students to study leadership and what makes a person an effective leader. Students will also make connections between participating in sport specific and tracking and improving fitness levels. Sports may include, but are not limited to; basketball, touch rugby, soccer, ultimate frisbee, lacrosse, and floor hockey.