All students must take Health, Physical Education I and one Physical Education II course. Students have Physical Education II course options from which to choose. All Physical Education classes are graded A-F and are included in the cumulative GPA.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION I
Physical Education I focuses on developing and maintaining healthy levels of cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and coordination. These goals are accomplished through cardiovascular conditioning and various individual and team activities. These activities may include: tennis, track and field, indoor soccer, horseshoes, weight training, volleyball, basketball, step aerobics, cross country skiing, frisbee, floor hockey, lacrosse, speedball, pickleball, and softball.
Freshman Requirement 1 semester - 1 credit
PHYSICAL EDUCATION II ACTIVITIES/MEN
PHYSICAL EDUCATION II ACTIVITIES/WOMEN
This course focuses on skill development and activity at an advanced level: tennis, track and field, indoor soccer, speedball, pickleball, volleyball, basketball, step aerobics, recreational games, cross country skiing, ultimate frisbee, floor hockey, and softball.
Sophomore Requirement 1 semester - 1 credit
Physical education II Conditioning
This course teaches the philosophy and mechanics of strength and cardiovascular conditioning. The basic skills are applied in individualized strength and aerobic programs.
Sophomore Requirement 1 semester - 1 credit
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 11/12
This elective course offers the student the opportunity to attain higher skill levels in lifetime fitness activities. Coeducational activities may include the following: boomerang throwing, golf, tennis, bowling, volleyball, team handball, touch football, basketball, ultimate frisbee, over the line softball, speedball, pickleball, downhill skiing, and recreational sports. A short research paper is required. The topic of the paper is subject to the approval of the instructor and is to be written on a sport or activity that is new to the student.
Junior/Senior Elective 1 semester - 1 credit
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
This course centers on the study of the major muscle groups of the body and how they relate to movement. The theories discussed are applied in individualized strength and conditioning programs.
Junior/Senior Elective 1 semester - 1 credit
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING II
This course builds on the philosophy of mechanics of strength and cardiovascular conditioning acquired after taking the elective class Strength and Conditioning. In-depth skills are applied to individualized strength and aerobic programs. Prerequisite: Strength and Conditioning.
Junior/Senior Elective 1 semester - 1 credit
Fitness and activities for women
This course is designed to give women the opportunity to participate in several different physical activities. Two or three days per week the focus will be conditioning activities. Examples may include weight training, aerobic conditioning, and circuit training. The other days will focus on activity units such as tennis, pickleball, and self-defense.
Junior/Senior Elective 1 semester - 1 credit
HEALTH
This course focuses on helping students adjust and adapt to the challenges of adolescence. Life skills and decision-making skills form the core of this course. Students apply these skills in making choices on health and lifestyle issues. Major topics include A Healthy Foundation, First Aid/CPR, Drugs, Mental and Emotional Health, Diseases and Disorders, Groth and Development, and Nutrition.
Fulfills Health Requirement 1 semester - 1 credit
thinking, learning, communicating
This course will introduce students to concepts that will help them to be successful in high school and post-high school. It is designed to deal primarily with three concepts: thinking, learning and communicating. Some of the learning skills: becoming more organized, goal setting, developing study skills. Thinking skills activities include expanding one's comfort zone, being more aware of other people's opinions, and exploring one's own emotional intelligence. Communicating skills include learning how to resolve conflict, understanding non-verbals, and making decisions. The course will also help students create a sense of respect for themselves and others, gain an honest appreciation for the differences of others, and develop a sense of responsibility for the community.
Freshman Elective 1 semester - 1 credit
intro to sports medicine
This course provides an opportunity for the study and application of the components in sports medicine. Students will be introduced to sports medicine related careers, prevention of athletics injuries, recognition, evaluation and immediate care of athletic injuries, taping and wrapping techniques, first aid/CPR/AED emergency procedures, nutrition and therapeutic exercise.
Junior/Senior Elective 1 semester - 1 credit