Phys. Ed and Health

Phys. Ed. & Health Department

Name	Phone Ext.	Room
Candy Brown	267110	Gym
Jan Fleming	265113	E113
Jason Hunt	267101	Gym
Jeremy Maull	267101	Gym
Kate Austin	269116	J116
Katie Collick (Dept. Co-Chair)	267110	Gym
Sheryl Burris	265113	E113

Phys. Ed & Health Courses

Health Education

Grade 9. Co-Educational
Semester

This course provides students with a solid knowledge base about important personal and social skills which will help them to make appropriate lifestyle decisions. Topics include mental health, the misuse and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs; nutrition and wellness; human development, including reproduction, and development of relationships; and sexually transmitted diseases, including behaviors that lead to them and how to avoid them. Active student participation in class discussions and projects is a key element for the success of this class. Students should be mature and forthcoming in their attitudes toward the subject matter. One-half credit of health is required for graduation.

Drug and Alcohol Education

Grade 10
Marking Period Course, Paired with Drivers Education

This marking period class on Substance Abuse Education is designed to provide students with comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the impact of drug and alcohol use on individuals, families, and society. The primary goal is to empower students to make informed and responsible decisions regarding substance use while fostering a supportive and nonjudgmental learning environment.

Physical Education I

Grades 9-12, Co-Educational
Semester

This course incorporates the state Physical Education Curriculum Framework for high schools. Grade 9 Physical Education provides activities and instruction that promote beneficial physical fitness habits, group interaction, and team-building skills through a sequential program of sport, leisure, and recreational activities. Every Physical Education I student will also participate in CapeFit testing. CapeFit is a complete battery of health-related fitness items scored using criterion-referenced standards based on how fit children need to be for good health. No student may enroll in consecutive semesters during the same school year. One full credit or two sessions of Physical Education are required for graduation. Emphasis is placed on daily participation and changing into a prescribed gym uniform is required.

Physical Education II

Grades 10-12, Co-Educational
Prerequisite: Physical Education I

Students participate in activities that are best suited for the season of the year. Basic instruction includes rules and regulations as well as the skill development of a particular activity. Students are given both skill performance and written tests. Group activities include, but are not limited to floor hockey, basketball, volleyball, soccer, and softball. Individual activities include tennis, pickleball, table tennis, weight training, and physical fitness testing. Every Physical Education II student will also participate in CapeFit testing. No student may enroll in consecutive semesters during the same school year. One full credit or two sessions of Physical Education are required for graduation. Emphasis is placed on daily participation and changing into a prescribed gym uniform is required.

CrossFit

Grades 11-12
Prerequisites (11th grade only): Completed 1.5 credits, pass all PE and health classes with a "B" or better, demonstrated a positive attitude in promoting physical activity.

CrossFit is an incredibly effective strength and conditioning program. If you are bored with your everyday workout routine, CrossFit is the program for you! CrossFit utilizes “Constantly varied, high intensity functional movements” in a positive and welcoming environment. CrossFit is infinitely scalable making it the perfect application for all fitness levels, ages and abilities. It will provide an opportunity to increase energy, self esteem, mental clarity, and overall improved quality of health.

Students will be taught the CrossFit definition of fitness, the 10 general physical skills, foundational movements, basic nutrition and meal planning, programming and scaling of workouts, and how to peer coach and train. Students will learn proper mechanics for a variety of lifts, including olympic lifts, body weight and gymnastics movements, and monostructural movements such as running, biking and jump roping. The CrossFit program focuses on neuroendocrine response, developing power, cross-training, practice with functional movements, and the development of successful nutrition strategies.

Personal Fitness & Wellness

Grades 11-12
Semester
Prerequisites: PE I and PE 2

This course provides students with a combination of cardiovascular activities, step aerobics and weight training. Students will participate in weight training, cardio kickboxing, pilates, line dancing and yoga to allow students to enhance fitness levels, muscular strength, endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Students will be introduced to the benefits of exercise and ways to improve overall health. This class is offered for one semester.

Net/Stick Sports

Grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Completed 1.5 credits, pass all PE and health classes with a “B” or better, and demonstrated a positive attitude in promoting physical activity.

This course is designed to develop and improve ball skills, teamwork, muscular strength, and endurance. Students will learn the basic skills, techniques, and strategies of volleyball, tennis, pickleball, badminton, lacrosse, floor hockey, and softball. They will practice these skills in individual and group drill situations. When students have mastered these basic skills, regulation games will be played. Students will be tested on all pertinent theoretical aspects of each activity. Emphasis is placed on daily participation and changing into a prescribed gym uniform is required.

Weight Training

Grades 11-12
Semester
Prerequisites - Must have completed PE 1 and PE 2

This course is designed for those students interested in developing overall physical strength for overall health and/ or advanced sports skills. Students will engage in weightlifting, cardiovascular conditioning (agility ladder), and flexibility exercises. Students will utilize both free weight and circuit training weight machines. Students will learn how to develop a weight-training program designed around their own needs, goals, and strengths and will learn to make connections between their anatomy and strength training. Students will be evaluated on their own effort, improvement, and their ability to follow an effective workout plan. Remember, overload equals progress!