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PHYSICAL
EDUCATION AND HEALTH- CURRICULUM | FACULTY
The Physical Education and Health 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.
Graduation requirement: 2.5 credits, must include PE I, II, III, IV and Health
PHYSICAL EDUCATION I
Credit: .5 units
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 units
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 units
Eligible Grade Level: 10
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to meet the immediate health needs of the student. Health will provide students with opportunities to develop a positive healthy attitude toward life. The focus will be on all parts of health: physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual with a goal for each student to be self - advocates for their own personal health.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION III PHYSICAL EDUCATION IV
Credit: .5 units Credit: .5 units
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 teamwork in all activities. Opportunities for leadership and competition are significant parts of these classes as well as the development of lifelong activities.
ESSENTIALS OF LIFETIME FITNESS TRAINING
Credit: .5 units
Eligible Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: P.E. I
This course will provide an opportunity for students to learn and experience the essentials of lifetime fitness principles, physical training and their effect on positive long-term health. The focus of this class is theory and practical application.
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