Physical Education & Health

1 credit

Grade Level: 9

Fee: $12*

This course will consist of both team and individual/dual sports as well as lifetime activities. Activities covered will be “in season.” Trimester one will mirror the fall sports season, trimester two – the winter season, and trimester three – the spring season.

Each ninth grade course will begin with an introduction to personal fitness.

Learner Outcomes:

• Students will know the basic elements of fitness.
• Students will participate in individual and team sports.
• Students will practice lifetime fitness and leisure activities.
• Students will set goals to enhance individual fitness. 

1 credit

Grade Level: 10, 11, 12

Come and explore the wonderful world of dance! Capture the excitement of the 30s and 40s with music from the big band era. While this is primarily a beginning course, students of all experience levels are encouraged to enroll.

Learner Outcomes:

• Students will perform basic techniques in movement, proper warm-up techniques, stretching and conditioning.
• Students will perform waltz, Schottische, foxtrot, polka, swing, and group dances.
• Students will identify cultural and historic aspects of dance.

1 credit

Grade Level: 10, 11, 12

This course is designed for the student who enjoys individual and dual activities.

Racquet sports are highlighted, e.g. badminton, table tennis, pickle ball, tennis (in season). Spikeball, golf, frisbee golf, bocce ball are also featured units of this course.

Activities covered will include rules, skill development and strategies for fundamental mastery. Emphasis of each trimester will be the sports and activities in season.

Tournaments and competitions will be a part of this course.

Learner Outcomes:

• Students will apply the basic rules of play and basic skills needed to perform the activity.
• Students will perform the basic skills of the activity.
• Students will model proper game etiquette.

1 credit

Grade Level: 10, 11, 12

This course will be an introduction into the basic principles and techniques of strength training, plyometrics, and cross training activities.

Learner Outcomes:

• Students will design an effective individual work-out program.
• Students will set personal goals and work to achieve them.
• Students will safely perform all weight training exercises in the AHA weight room.
• Students will identify gross muscle groups and their function in regard to strength training.

1 credit

Grade Level: 10

This course is designed for the student who enjoys team activities. Emphasis of each trimester will be on the sports and activities in season. Tournaments and competitions will be part of this course.

Learner Outcomes:

• Students will explore the concept of teamwork and working with others.
• Students will learn the rules of play and basic skills needed to participate in the team activity.

1 credit

Grade Level: 11, 12

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor

This course is designed for the individual who enjoys high energy, serious competition. Class will include game strategy, fundamentals, basics of officiating, and competition played under federation rules.

Sports include flag football, soccer, floor hockey, badminton, ultimate frisbee, basketball, and others.

This course may be taken for credit more than once.

Learner Outcomes:

• Students will expand their understanding of teamwork.
• Students will perform activity at a high energy level and model proper game conduct.
• Students will understand and apply rules as a game official. 

1 credit

Grade Level: 11, 12

Prerequisites: None

Before you know it, you’ll be moving into an apartment, learning to live with roommates and making major financial decisions. Living on your own can be an exciting time, but you want to be prepared. In this practical course, you’ll learn the fundamentals of personal/family resource management and practice informed decision making.

Areas of study include housing to fit personal needs, personal finance and budgeting, car purchasing and maintenance, checking accounts, using credit wisely, tax filing procedures, wise grocery shopping, quick and nutritious meals, and management of personal resources. Strengths Explorer is used for personal growth and understanding.

Learner Outcomes:

• Students will develop personal resource-management skills.
• Students will develop financial-planning skills.
• Students will prepare for living independently. 

Note: Although it’s listed in the Physical Education section, Living on Your Own is not a physical education course. Credits earned in this class will be listed as general elective credits.