PE 9 (9)

 

This course is designed to introduce skills and strategies involved in team sports and individual sports.  Physical fitness activities and testing will be given.

 

Health  (One semester)

 

Fulfills the state health requirement.  Health instruction is designed to reinforce and enhance knowledge of a healthy lifestyle.  Included is the study of the following topics: physical fitness, hygiene, good nutrition, personal relationships, family life, communicable disease, substance abuse and safety.  Note:  It is recommended that students complete health by the end of their sophomore year.

 

Fitness (10-12) (Pending District Approval)

 

This class is designed to be a fitness and wellness class; that involves each individual student, in their own fitness evaluation.  Emphasis will be on pre-testing and evaluation with the development of each individual student’s personal fitness.  Training will be in endurance, weight control and behavior modifications, coordination, stress management, and in strength.  Activities will include stationary bicycles, running, walking, step bench, weight training, strength training, and flexibility training.

 

Stationary Cycling (10-12) (Pending District Approval)

Ths class is designed to be a stationary cycling class-“Spin” as the main cardiovascular activity of the class, mixed with fitness activities and circuit training. This class is a form of high-intensity exercise that involves using a stationary exercise bicycle in a classroom setting. Students will set goals based on their personal goals of improved heart rate, weight loss or mileage.  Students will learn to monitor their heart rate.

Surf Physical Education (10-12)

(Grade 9 with administrative approval)

 

• Students must maintain a 2.0 G.P.A.
• Must provide own transportation to site.
• Must pass a swim/water-tread test.

 

Aquatic class geared toward surfing, body boarding instruction.  Students will learn water safety, ocean currents, tides, paddling and swimming. Students will meet at assigned beach during period 1 or 2.

 

PE Beginning Fitness/Weights (10-12)

 

This course will incorporate weight lifting, running, flexibility, nutrition, balance, muscle tone and aerobic movements to aid the cardiovascular system.

 

PE Advanced Fitness/Weights  (10-12)

 

Highly Recommended: Completion of Beginning Weights and teacher consent

 

This course will focus on high skill levels of personal fitness i.e. weightlifting, running, flexibility, balance, muscle tone and aerobic movements to enhance cardiovascular development.

 

PE Team Sports  (10-12)

 

A focus on high skills, strategies and theories involved in team sports such as football, soccer, basketball, etc.

 

Aerobics (10-12) (Formerly Jazz X)

 

Students will perform aerobic dance activities, “step” aerobics, and running to promote coordination and cardiovascular fitness.  Exercise to increase flexibility and body conditioning will also be stressed.

 

Advanced Aerobics (10-12) (Formerly Advanced Jazz X)

 

Audition Required

 

This course is an advanced level course to follow the aerobics class. Advanced aerobics is for the able student who desires a physical, as well as a mental challenge.  This course has dual goals of encouraging lifelong physical fitness and exploring careers in the health/fitness industry.  The course combines principles of physical fitness with principles of dance technique and aesthetics. This helps the student refine skills in choreography, interviewing, research, writing, and presentations.

 

PE Racquet Sports (10-12)

 

This course is designed to introduce skills and strategies involved in the individual sports of racquetball, badminton and tennis.  Physical fitness activities to promote individual fitness are part of daily activities.  Physical fitness testing is given at least twice a year and is an integral part of the curriculum.  This course is designed to help students develop physically, emotionally and mentally.

 

PE Beginning Dance (10-12)

 

This is an introduction to dance technique. Student choreography and performances included.  Runs and conditioning are a regular part of class.

 

PE Intermediate Dance  (9-12)

 

Audition and minimum 2.0 required

 

Students in Intermediate Dance are already proficient dancers who have mastered basic skills in ballet and jazz dance. Students are introduced to other dance forms, including modern dance, improvisation, musical theater dance, ethnic and aerobic dance.  Students also explore elements of choreography and create movement projects in small cooperative groups, which are performed and critiqued in front of peers.  Runs and conditioning are a regular part of class.

 

PE Advanced Dance  (9-12)

 

Audition and minimum 2.0  required

 

Students continue to develop technically and artistically with an emphasis on planning and producing their own dance concerts. Students fundraise, organize and print the program, direct rehearsals, assist with publicity, sell tickets, design and construct costumes, sets and hang focus lights.   Runs and conditioning are a regular part of class.

 

PE Expert Dance (9-12)

 

Audition and minimum 2.0  required

 

The focus of this class is for the student to develop choreography based on themes from other curricular subjects.  For instance, English, social studies, visual and other performing arts, physics, and math could each be subjects for movement exploration and development.  Dancers must have high technical and academic skills to be admitted to the class.  Choreography tied to other curricular areas will be presented on the stage and for the community at large through outreach performances.  Written critiques, analyses, and research required.

 

Spirit Squad (9-12)

 

Audition and minimum 2.0  required

 

Cheerleading, precision dance and yell routines.  Attendance at rehearsals and performances required.

 

Pageantry Corps  (9-12)

 

Requires audition and minimum 2.0 

 

Pageantry Corps includes precision marching, field designs and dance routines.  Attendance at rehearsals and performances is required.  In the fall, students enroll in Pageantry Corps period 6.  The course is offered each semester.  Membership is usually determined by audition in May or June, although capable candidates have been accepted as late as September based on circumstance and ability.  New students are not generally accepted mid-year.   Students will receive PE credit as well as fine arts credit (up to 2 years).