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PHYSICAL
EDUCATION - CURRICULUM | FACULTY
The Physical Education Department requires five semesters of physical education classes. This requirement is met by one semester of physical education each year. Health is a one-semester course required during the sophomore year. This required curriculum enhances the students' skills and knowledge in physical, mental, and social activities with an emphasis on fitness. It also enriches their background and develops their appreciation for the social and physical aspects of a variety of activities in their environment. Through both health and physical education classes, students develop lifetime activities to maintain a physically fit and emotionally healthy lifestyle.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION I
Credit: .5 unit
Eligible Grade Level: 9
Prerequisite: None
This beginning class emphasizes the basic elements and concepts of
physical fitness including an individual fitness plan. Team and duo
activities are included to
begin development of lifelong activities.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION II
Credit: .5 unit
Eligible Grade Level: 10
Prerequisite: P.E. I
This class teaches students basic skills, strategies, and rules involved
with individual, dual and team sports and physical fitness. Students
are provided
with opportunities to develop physical, fitness, nutritional, and social
skills.
HEALTH
Credit: .5 unit
Eligible Grade Level: 10
Prerequisite: None
This class is designed to meet the immediate health needs of the
students. The class is designed to provide the students with opportunities
to develop
a more
positive attitude about their own person, and solve problems and make decisions
in situations they encounter throughout life. This course is taught with
a major emphasis placed on health promotion and wellness.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION III PHYSICAL EDUCATION IV
Credit: .5 unit
Credit: .5 unit
Eligible Grade Level: 11
Eligible
Grade Level: 12
Prerequisite: P.E. II
Prerequisite: P.E. III
These are one semester courses that provide opportunities for
students to learn and participate in individual and team sport
activities and
rhythms. Lessons
in advanced fitness and conditioning concepts are explored. Emphasis
in these
courses is placed on skill development strategies and team-work in all
activities. Opportunities for leadership and competition are significant
parts of these
classes as well as the development of lifelong activities.
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