Course Descriptions - Physical Education & Health
Course Numbers: 9101 - 9701
All courses are College Preparatory.
Requirement: All students are required to take 4 years of the Physical Education sequence, and 3 quarters of Health.
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Physical Education I, II, III, and IV (9101, 9201, 9301, 9401) GRADE 9, 10, 11, 12 YEAR
Physical fitness is incorporated into all aspects of the curriculum on all levels. A wide variety of team sports are offered such as soccer, indoor hockey, basketball, softball, volleyball and handball (basic fundamentals). In addition, elements of the Project Adventure and Creative Games curriculum will be incorporated into every grade level to help students demonstrate improved self-confidence in individual and group challenges and the ability to work cooperatively towards the attainment of group goals.
"Life time" sports and fitness activities such as tennis, archery, badminton, golf, bowling, yoga and Pilates are offered. Recreational units in Ultimate Frisbee, flag football and orienteering are also introduced. The basic fundamentals of weight training will be practiced in our Fitness Center. There is a physical fitness test required each quarter for all levels in the areas of strength, endurance and flexibility.
Health I Freshmen (9111) GRADE 9 SEMESTER/REQUIRED
Health II Sophomores (9211) GRADE 10 QUARTER/REQUIRED
The goal of these courses is to help each individual look at health as a way of life that will help her attain individual goals and use her highest potential for bettering herself, her family and her community. Every person, no matter what her job in later life, will be confronted with health decisions. These courses provide valid information so that difficult decisions will not be a stumbling block to good health. Topics include: stress, nutrition, reproductive system, AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases, as well as other issues in sexuality, drug use, misuse and abuse.
(Updated 3/10/10)