** THE   NEW   ODE  Physical Education curriculum is currently under review, with implementation for the 2009-2010 school year.

RHS High School Physical Education Curriculum

Physical Fitness

1. Demonstrate appropriate body mechanics and form to correctly execute a variety of conditioning exercises for the following muscle groups: arm and shoulder, abdomen, back, legs

2. Demonstrate appropriate body mechanics and form to correctly execute a variety of exercises and activities to enhance the following aspects of physical fitness: strength, speed, flexibility, agility, endurance

3.Correctly use terminology related to exercise and conditioning.

4. Demonstrate and apply appropriate safety precautions in the use of fitness equipment and when engaging in fitness equipment and when engaging in fitness activities.

5. Use physical fitness testing results to evaluate one's level of fitness.

6. Demonstrate the general ways in which an efficient fitness level can be obtained and maintained.

Team and Individual Sports

7. Demonstrate the appropriate body mechanics, form, and skill required to participate in a variety of team and individual sports, such as the following:

Tennis, Golf, Volleyball, Soccer, Softball, Archery, Badminton, Bowling, Table Tennis, Weight training (Lacrosse, Frisbee Golf, and Ultimate Frisbee have been unofficially added as of 2006)

8. Demonstrate the proper techniques for safely and effectively using sports equipment.

9. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of rules, violations, scoring, and penalties that regulate various sports.

10. Use correct terminology to describe the rules, scoring, penalties, procedures, equipment, and execution of team and individual sports.

11. Demonstrate and apply offensive and defensive strategies for various sports.

12. Demonstrate and apply sportsmanship while engaging in sports activities and being a spectator.

13. Demonstrate and apply appropriate ways to communicate with and respond to officials during a sporting event.

14. Demonstrate an appropriate type of workout to enhance skill and performance in a sport.

15. Explain how participation in team or individual sports can enhance one's health and well-being.

16. Explain the benefits of aerobic exercise and demonstrate the ability to participate in a typical aerobic workout that is consistent with one's fitness level.

17. Explain and apply appropriate first aid for injuries that are commonly associated with participation in sports, including the following: cuts and abrasions, strains and sprains

Careers

18. Identify and describe the duties, requirements, and opportunities associated with a variety of careers related to team and individual sports, such as the following:

Athletes

Coaches

Officials

Broadcasters, sports reporters, and promoters of sporting events

Equipment research, development, and sales

Stadium and Facility design and construction