Physical
Education (Male and
Female)
Physical Education is a required course for students
in Grades 9 to 11. The course gives students an opportunity to experience
physical and mental development in a controlled physical education environment.
Physical education's purpose is to provide a variety of physical activities
designed to develop a desire for life long fitness, an appreciation of sports,
as both a participant and spectator, and provide for the development of socialization
skills through competition and teamwork. Elective courses are offered in Grade
12. .5 credit - 3 periods/cycle.
Health
10 (Prerequisite: None)
This course provides an opportunity to study and
evaluate contemporary health problems found in our society. This course
will enhance the competencies of individuals to make decisions regarding their
personal and family health, and the health of the populations of which
they are a part. It is automatically scheduled in Grade 10. .5 credit
- 3 periods/cycle.
Health
11 (Prerequisite: None)
This course helps students to examine their lifestyle,
select goals, and make plans to achieve and maintain optimum health and become
a responsible, autonomous adult. This involves choosing behaviors that
help prevent illness and accidents, promote health for oneself and others, or
improve the quality of the environment. The course will promote responsible
decision making and provide students with life management skills that will last
a lifetime. It is automatically scheduled in Grade 11. .5 credit - 3 periods/cycle.
Senior Elective Physical
Education (PE 9th, 10th, 11th)
The main focus of this class is to provide students with information
concerning different lifetime fitness activities in addition to those already
offered in physical education to encourage participation throughout their lives.
The students will still have the opoportunity to participate in team sports
such as basketball, volleyball, soccer, etc., as well as, individual sports
such as tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, that have traditionally been offered
in the physical education curriculum. In addition, the student will be given
information and opportunities for participation in new activities through the
use of guest speakers and field trips to various community facilities. Some
of these activites include, but are not limited to, golf, bowling, hiking, backpacking,
mountain biking, canoeing, and kickboxing. Students will be asked to pay a fee
for the various field trips that will be a part of the course. 1 credit - 6
periods/cycle.
Senior
Weight Training and Fitness Training
Students will have an opportunity to participate
in a variety of strength training programs including: body resistance,
military-style training, fitness and strength training machines, isometric,
sandbag, free weight barbells, dumbbells, and a variety of other strength training
methods will be introduced. Theory, proper lifting procedures, safety.
proper spotting techniques, and the development of individualized programs
for the student's use will be a part of the course. A variety of cardiovascular
fitness and game activities will be included in the daily course offerings.
Students enrolled in this class will also participate in off campus field trips
at a local golf course, bowling alley, and mini golf facility. A participation
fee may be required for some of these off campus activities. 1 credit - 6 periods/cycle.