Physical Ed. Courses

0.5 Credit, Grade 9-12, Weight 1.0
The team sports course is to help our students apply the principles of physical fitness and activity for a healthy lifestyle physically, mentally, and socially. Students will perform and accomplish proper motor skills in specific activities and sports while engaging in activities to improve their cardiovascular and muscle development. Students will learn the rules and history of the sports along with participating in playing the team sports. Students can only enroll in one physical education course each year.

0.5 Credit, Grade 9-12, Weight 1.0
This course is designed to focus on total body training to improve muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance. Students will receive instruction on how to develop and implement an individualized fitness program which will also be designed specifically to meet their personal fitness goals. The students’ program will consist of using free weights, resistance and cardio machines, as well as cross-fit training methods to help the student achieve their personal goals. A personalized workout book will be used to document and monitor the student’s fitness growth throughout the semester. This course will be used in collaboration with the Exercise & Sports Science program. Students can only enroll in one physical education course each year.

0.5 Credit, Grade 9-12, Weight 1.0
This course is designed to focus on total body conditioning with emphasis on high intensity strength training. This course consists of 70% weight training with 30% cardiovascular training. High intensity strength training is meant for both genders and different ability levels. Students will be encouraged to work diligently to become more physically fit on a daily basis. Students will be utilizing the Weight Room with a focus on free–weights. Students will follow a teacher–designed workout plan, which will demonstrate to the students the different types of strength training principles.