Physical Education Program of Study
Physical Education activities are offered on a selective basis. Each quarter a different group of activities is offered to each class depending on class size and teacher schedules. Students may choose from activities based on seniority and their participation record. Activities offered vary throughout the year. Students in grades 9-10 will focus on basic fitness activities along with team sports. Students in grades 11-12 will focus on lifetime activities, team and individual sports and basic fitness skills. All Physical Education activities meet student learner expectation S-9.
Aerobic Games: Grades 9-12
Students who select this course or fitness games will cover games that will include various aerobic activities. Students will work at target heart rate. Some of the activities included in this unit will be ultimate frisbee/football, indoor soccer, gator ball, and various cardiovascular activity games.
Basketball - Grades 9-12
Students who select basketball receive instruction in basic individual and team skills. Students develop skills through achieving individual performance standards and participating in modified games. Passing, dribbling, cutting, shooting, rebounding and strategies improve through daily practice and instruction.
Bowling -Grades 11-12
Students who select Bowling will participate at Old Mountain Lanes. They will learn the correct grip and delivery of the ball, as well as learning the three and the four-step approach in ten pin bowling. Students should be able to execute the proper form by bowling each class period. Courtesies associated with the game of bowling and how to score will be learned by participating at Old Mountain Lanes. There is a $1.75 fee per session.
Dance - Grades 11-12
Students will learn basic line and square dances. Students will also learn various traditional and current styles of popular dances. They will be required to choreograph and perform a dance for the class.
Fencing -Grades 11-12
Students will learn basic fencing skills, simple attacks and defenses. Rules, etiquette, officiating, and tournament play will be included. The emphasis in advanced fencing is placed upon bout strategy and the utilization of compound attacks. A class tournament will be included.
Flag Football - Grades 9-12
Instruction will be given in passing, running, defense, offense, blocking, strategy and punting. No tackling will be allowed.
Floor Hockey - Grades 9-12
Students will learn the basic skills, positions and strategy of floor hockey. Instructor will include individual and team skills, offensive and defensive strategy, developmental games and 6 in 6 competition. Students are required to wear appropriate safety equipment at all times.
Golf - Grades 11-12
Students will learn basic golf skills including instruction in etiquette and rules. Students will familiarize themselves with golf terminology, learn how to score a round of golf and learn basic knowledge of the care and use of equipment.
Lacrosse - Grades 9-12
Students will develop basic skills, understanding of rules and their application to the games. Instruction will include: Various tasks to develop hand-eye coordination and improve the ability to track a ball, safety procedures and care of equipment, positional skills and team strategies.
Outdoor Education – Grades 11-12
Students will be exposed to outdoor activities involving orienteering, outdoor survival, shelter building, cooking, and caring for the environment.
Project Adventure - Grades 11-12
This course is designed for students to learn how to cooperatively work together and use critical thinking skills to solve group initiatives. Some activities that are emphasized are trust activities, group initiatives, high and low rope activities, obstacle courses, spotting and teamwork. SLE A-1, S-9
Racquet Games - Grades 9-12
Students participate in a variety of games including tennis, pickle ball, badminton and table tennis. Rules and basic techniques such as ground strokes, serving, etiquette, strategy and rules are covered with emphasis on total class participation.
Soccer - Grades 9-12
All basic skills will be taught with emphasis placed upon controlling the ball and effective passing techniques. The course is aimed at developing total skills, along with teaching the defensive and offensive concepts of the game.
Softball - Grades 9-12
Instruction is given in batting, fielding, positions, basic rules, proper ball grip and throwing, catching and other facets of the game. Slow pitch rules will be used
Total Fitness - Grades 9-12
Emphasis is placed on improving fitness levels through a variety of activities including running, fitness challenges, weight training, aerobics, step aerobics, kick boxing, fitness games and specific strength and circuit training. Students learn to utilize target heart rate in evaluating the effectiveness of training. Heart rate monitors may also be used to monitor progress. Students may also participate in Fitness Gram testing.
Volleyball - Grades 9-12
Students will learn basic skills of passing, setting, and serving. Students are taught the basic methods of service reception and rotation. Games are played stressing proper skills, technique, and positioning on the court with the use of three contacts on offense.
Weight Training - Grades 9-12
Students will develop an understanding and awareness of fitness and the benefits of weight training. Students will learn basic lifting techniques using free weights and machines to develop a personal training program. Students will also learn basic muscles and exercises to strengthen them.
Yoga - Grades 11-12
Students will learn basic breathing, stretching, strengthening and relaxation techniques connected with a series of different postures. Each individual develops awareness of her/his body through directed practice and instruction.
First Aid/CPR/AED: Grades 9-12
Students will learn basic first aid care for injuries, burns, open wounds, shock as well as basic life support skills. AED training is also included. Students have the option of becoming certified in First Aid, CPR and AED by the Red Cross or American Heart Association. This course may be offered in physical education classes. SLE C-6, C-7, S-9
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