PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Course Type:          Elective         

Credit:                       .5

Course Length:      Semester

Pre-requisite:           None                                                  Grades 9-12

Description:

The program is outlined on a seasonal basis.  Activities are taught during a period of two to six weeks, so that sufficient time is given to acquire a reasonable degree of proficiency in each activity.  This course strives to provide a balanced program, one which combines individual and dual sports as well as team sports.  Examples of the activities undertaken are:  Soccer, Speed ball, Archery, Volleyball, Badminton, Hockey, Rhythmic Activities, Golf, Bowling, Pickle ball, Softball, Team Handball, Orienteering, and Weight Training.

FITNESS

Course Type:          Elective         

Credit:                       .5

Course Length:      Semester

Pre-requisite:           None                                      Grades 9-12

Description:

Content of course - weight lifting, jogging, physical fitness activities.  This is a one semester course designed to increase your stamina, endurance and overall fitness.  Programs are designed by each individual to best suit their fitness needs.  Students will journal daily to record results and improvement throughout the semester.

HEALTH

Course Type:          Required

Credit:                       .5

Course Length:      Semester

Pre-requisite:           None                                      Grades 10-12

Description:

This is a one semester course that involves mental, social, physical and environmental

health.  Students will learn how to make healthy choices as they look at mental health, nutrition, physical fitness, anatomy, human development, substance abuse and modern health problems.  They also will be informed about different technology used today and about careers in the health field.

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LIFETIME SPORTS

Course Type:            Elective

Credit:                                    .5

Course Length:        Semester

Prerequisite:             You must have already taken 2 semesters of Physical Education                                        prior to enrolling in this class.  Class is offered to 11th and 12th                                           graders only.

Description:

The program is outlined on a seasonal basis.  Lifetime activities are taught during a period of two to six weeks, so that sufficient time is given to acquire a reasonable degree of proficiency in each activity.  This course is designed to promote an active lifestyle outside of the school day and beyond graduation.  Examples of activities that will be taught are:  fitness program development, fishing, golf, bowling, fitness walking, hiking, biking, orienteering, yoga, aerobics, x-country skiing, snow shoeing and canoeing.