HEALTH AND PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
COURSES OFFERED
Grade 9
Grades 9, 10
Advanced Physical Fitness FY/FT
Grades 11, 12
Physical Education Semester/FT
Lifetime Activities Semester/FT
A physically educated person:
ü
Demonstrates
competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms.
ü
Applies
movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor
skills.
ü
Achieves
and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
ü
Exhibits
a physically active lifestyle.
ü
Demonstrates
responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings.
ü
Demonstrates
understanding and respect for differences among people in physical activity
settings.
ü
Understands
that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge,
self-expression, and social interaction.
(National
Association of Sport and Physical Education, 1995)
HEALTH
EDUCATION No.
8409
Semester/Full Time/Required
Grade 9 Credit
.5
This course is designed to
provide students with an opportunity to learn about the physical,
mental/emotional, and social aspects of health. An emphasis is placed on the importance of making healthy
decisions that will lead to a higher quality of life. Course information is presented in a practical manner
incorporating current health trends and concerns. Content areas will include: Personality, Stress, Mental
Disorders, Relationships (bullying prevention), Nutrition, Weight Management,
Personal Fitness, Non-infectious Disease, Human Growth and Development,
A.I.D.S. and other STD’S, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs, Personal Safety.
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION No.
7509
Full Year/Part Time
Grades 9, 10 Credit
.5
The
mission of Physical Education is to facilitate students in improving their
quality of life through regular physical activity. This is done by using a student-centered approach while teaching
the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective aspects of physical fitness and sport. A heavy emphasis is placed on each student
attaining a healthy level of personal physical fitness (cardio respiratory
endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, body composition, and
agility) as well as demonstrating personal responsibility and cooperation in
all areas of the curriculum.
The
curriculum includes a variety of team sports and individual activities. The team sports may include omni kin ball,
soccer, speedball, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, football, basketball and
softball. The individual activities
include pickle ball, strength training, and aerobic conditioning.
ADVANCED PHYSICAL
FITNESS
No. 7409
Full Year/Full Time
Grades 9, 10 Credit
1.0
This
class may be scheduled in place of Course 7509 for 9th and 10th grades only.
The class emphasizes cardio respiratory efficiency, muscular strength and
muscular endurance. It is designed to enhance flexibility, help students
understand body composition, develop positive attitudes and responsible habits.
This physical fitness class is for those students that want to make a
commitment to their physical well-being.
NUTRITION,
FITNESS AND YOU! No. 7309
Full Year/Part Time
Grades
9, 10 Credit
.5
Physical
Education/Required
Must be combined with #7309 in Family
& Consumer Science, Grades 9,10
Note:
This course may be selected in place
of Physical Education course #7509.
A
course designed with body composition and exercise balance in mind. This will permit students to realistically
determine what they can expect to change through diet and exercise. The course will be taught by both a Family
and Consumer Sciences teacher and a Physical Education teacher. This course will take an in-depth look at
how the body works and what the body needs to make it function more efficiently. It is designed for students to take a look
at their personal nutritional requirements; how to make informed, healthy
choices; and design a workout schedule that will best suit their goals. The importance of proper nutrition and
regular exercise to individual well being a will be stressed.
Self-assessment
will be done to evaluate each student's basic knowledge of nutrition and
personal level of fitness. Teacher
assessment will emphasize the student's improvement on an individual basis at a
rate that each person can handle and maintain.
**Students
will be assigned to Physical Education and F&CS during the same period on
alternating days.
Criteria for Selection: Teacher recommendation.
ADAPTIVE
PHYSICAL EDUCATION No. 7209
Full Year/Part Time
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit
.5
Adaptive
Physical Education is similar to regular physical education classes except that
class size is smaller to permit concentrated development in coordination,
strength, flexibility and improved physical fitness. Skills for individual and team sports will be adjusted to
individual needs.
Criteria
for Selection: Recommendation of
teacher.
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION No.
7401
Full Year/Part Time
Grades 11, 12 Credit
.5
The
Physical Education class will use activities and lab work uncommon to the
regular class room to develop a physically educated person. Responsible
student behavior will be expected as instructors encourage students to develop
individual skills, team work, improve muscular strength, explore new activities
and experience being physically fit. Students will receive the entire
curriculum as they rotate through predetermined activities over a two year
period. Students will be scheduled into four -nine week unit periods (rotated around their pre-tested swimming
group). All other units can be any combination of weeks to make up a nine-week
block. Students will be required to
pass swimming once a year. Swimming
will be a review of strokes and breathing, with major emphasis on safety in and
around small craft, personal safety (use of PFD's) and prevention of
hypothermia. Students will be required
to demonstrate buoyancy for a 25 minute period and pass a written swimming
final. Classes include daily warm-up/cool-down
routines emphasizing jogging, flexibility and strength work (rope climbing and
pull-ups for boys, chair-dips and pull-up trainer for girls, sit ups and push
ups). Team sports may include
basketball, speedball and volleyball.
Individual activities may include badminton, aerobic step
training/dance, cross-country skiing, tumbling, weight training, wall climbing,
and tennis. All students will
experience cardiovascular fitness training through the use of pace running
(target heart rate), distance running/jogging, walking, swimming laps, rope
skipping and the use of stationary exercise bikes (9). Students will be strength and aerobic
fitness tested a minimum of three times per year.
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION No.
7501
Semester/Full Time
Grades 11, 12 Credit
.5
Students
taking physical education full time will have the same requirements as
part-time students (#7401) but will complete these units during one semester.
Criteria for Selection: Students scheduled for Beattie Tech, Early
graduation, Guidance Counselor recommendation.
LIFETIME
ACTIVITIES No. 7502
Semester/Full Time
Grades 11, 12 Credit
.5
Lifetime
Activities will introduce students to a variety of recreational
activities. Emphasis will be on skills
needed for safe, successful participation.
Students will also examine the role fitness plays in recreation as well
as environmental issues surrounding recreation. Problem solving, leadership, and cooperative learning skills will
be emphasized throughout the curriculum.
Equipment selection, proper use, care and maintenance will also be
included in each topic area through a hands-on approach during class 'labs'.
In
addition, students will be required to participate in an outdoor, overnight
experience or three day activities.
TOPICS: •
environmental issues
• climbing/caving
•
cycling
•
water sports and small crafts
•
cross country skiing
•
outdoor skills
•
hiking/backpacking
•
orienteering
Elective:
This class may be selected in addition to 7401, 7501 or 7209. Students must have passed 7401, 7501 or 7209.