Physical Education

The Physical Education curriculum focuses on cognitive learning and positive movement experiences that incorporate basic health and wellness concepts. Our goal is to empower our students to make mindful and healthier lifestyle choices, both now and into adulthood. Instruction will include presentations, fitness warm ups and activities that directly or indirectly link to the Five Components of Physical Fitness, F.I.T.T. principles, injury prevention, and resource management. Our focus de-emphasizes skill and emphasizes the personal benefits of a physical lifestyle.

Courses

SEM 1: Fun, Games and Fitness 

Course Number: 5996
Length: 1 semester
Credit: 1/2 credit

Course includes a variety of competitive games and activities played with a myriad of equipment. Physical fitness will be incorporated regularly into the course. Units are grouped by equipment, not specific activity/game. Games include but are not limited to:

    • Omnikin: Volleyball, Commander of the Court, Swatball, Hermannball, Kinball
    • Scooter Games: Bucketball, Swatball, Four-Goal Handball, Hockey, Quiddich
    • Archery
    • Team Passing Games: Broomball, Four Goal Soccer, Swatball, Flickerball
    • Kickball, 4-Corner Kickball and/or Monsterball
    • Group Problem Solving games: dot game, desert island, Charades, Quizzles
    • Kickin It Old School playground games: four square, wall ball
    • Personal Performance: juggling, plate spinning, diablo, juggle sticks, etc.
    • Focus on Fitness once every three – four weeks

SEM 1: Traditional Team Passing Games & Fitness 

Course Number: 5997
Length: 1 semester
Credit: 1/2 credit

Course includes a variety of team passing games Units are grouped by three class increments with a fitness focus offered between units. Games will include:

    • Football
    • Soccer
    • Basketball
    • Volleyball
    • Team Handball
    • Flickerball/Speedball, Swatball
    • Focus on Fitness once every three-four week

Personal Fitness Planning

Course Number: 5967
Length: 1 semester
Credit: 1/2 credit

This course includes lessons in which students will analyze current fitness levels, articulate goals, SMART goal planning, learn and experience fitness training principles that guide exercise programming, create and participate in exercise planning that address their personal fitness goals and/or needs

SEM 2: Racquet Sport and Recreational Fitness & Activities 

Course Number: 5998
Length: 1 semester
Credit: 1/2 credit

This course focuses on racquet sports in marking period three with a transition to recreational movement experiences in marking period four. These experiences are designed to promote healthy choices for physical and emotional wellness.

    • Focus on Fitness Warm Ups each class
    • Badminton 
    • Cornhole/Spikeball
    • Pickleball
    • Ultimate Frisbee
    • Fitness Walking
    • Outdoor Yoga (weather permitting)
    • Tennis

SEM 2: Team Passing Games & Recreational Activities 

Course Number: 5999
Length: 1 semester
Credit: 1/2 credit

Course includes a variety of team passing games. Units are grouped by three class increments. Games will include:

    • Focus on Fitness Warm Ups each class
    • Floor Hockey
    • Softball
    • Tennis
    • Broomball 
    • Cornhole/Spikeball
    • Lacrosse
    • Ultimate Frisbee

SEM 2: Personal Fitness Activities 

Course Number: 5977
Length: 1 semester
Credit: 1/2 credit

Students move away from traditional strength training equipment and explore alternative exercises used to maintain personal fitness. Activities may include, but are not limited to Resistance bands, Stability Ball, Medicine Ball, Bosu, Jump Ropes, HIIT training, Yoga, Pilates-inspired exercises.