Physical Education

• Open to: Grades 9-12 
• Prerequisite: None 
• Scheduled: 1 Block Fall / Spring 

This course focuses on improving the overall fitness capacity of each participant. Although the course is offered in a group setting, the intensity and level of challenge in each workout is specifically modified to meet the individual needs of each student. Each class places a focus on strength, cardiovascular endurance, coordination, power, stamina, agility, and flexibility. The teacher will guide students through a variety of different exercises and movement patterns including weightlifting, conditioning, bodyweight movements, and other mobility endeavors of the body. CrossFit workouts are different everyday. All students will be expected to participate in the group workout everyday. Participants will be guaranteed to sweat each day while embracing the physical and cognitive challenges presented through this program. The goal of this course is to enhance each participants’ fitness capacity in ways that support students to become the best physical versions of themselves.

• Course number: 0504 
• Open to: Grades 10-12 
• Prerequisite: None 
• Scheduled: 1 Block Fall / Spring 

This course is designed to give students the opportunity to excel in advanced fitness concepts and weight training techniques. This course involves daily training sessions, which will be based on improving athletic performance. Students will work towards improving muscular strength, endurance and explosive power. They will partake in a variety of training techniques such as weight lifting, Olympic lifts, and plyometrics. Students will use pre-designed workouts over the course of the semester and track their progress. They will be expected to complete the given workout with their best effort and provide evidence of improvement at the conclusion of the course. Prior training experience is not necessary but the willingness to train at a high level is.  

• Course number: 0599 
• Open to: Grades 10-12 
• Prerequisite: 1 credit in a required Fitness class. 
• Scheduled: 1 Block Fall / Spring 

Personal Fitness is designed to give students the opportunity to learn a variety of fitness concepts and conditioning techniques used for obtaining optimal physical fitness. This course includes active workout/exercise sessions aimed to enhance the fitness capacity of its participants. Students will benefit from comprehensive total body training and conditioning with a specific focus on the 10 components of fitness: cardiovascular/respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility, balance, and accuracy. Students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of approaches to enhance their physical and mental performance in the elements of exercise, nutrition, sleep, relational connections, and mindset. Students will strive to implement the course content into their daily lives in a quest to achieve specific goals.

• Course number: 0598 
• Open to: Grades 11-12 
• Prerequisite: Personal Fitness, CrossFit or Strength and Conditioning and Instructor's Approval 
• Scheduled: 1 Block Fall / Spring 

Advanced Personal Fitness is designed specifically for those students who seek to take a deep dive into the cognitive and physical literacy of fitness related content and enhancement of personal fitness capacity. This course requires all students to be physically active participants everyday. YOU WILL SWEAT! This course encompasses all of the integral elements of Personal Fitness with the addition of a series of higher level principals. Students consistently log every workout session and analyze their performance while on a quest to discover the most effective methodologies that bring them closer to their fitness goals. This course will feature a deep dive into various training principles proven to impact the physiology of the human body.

• Course number: 0501 
• Open to: Grade 9-12 
• Prerequisite: None 
• Scheduled: 1 Block Fall / Spring 

This course provides students with the opportunity to participate in several team-based sports/games with a high level of intensity. The involvement in specific sports will provide an atmosphere that is competitive, while promoting communication and collaboration among peers. Students will also gain an appreciation for the degree of fitness necessary to participate in these different sports. Units may include; soccer, volleyball, speedball, flag football, kin-ball, ultimate frisbee, floor hockey, and others.

• Course number: 0505 
• Open to: Grade 9-12 
• Prerequisite: None 
• Scheduled: 1 Block Fall / Spring 

This course is designed to provide opportunities for the students to elect individual and team activities that have carryover value associated with them. These lifetime activities allow for mixed grade, co-educational participation and will provide a variety of life and leisure time offerings. The course objectives include assisting students in the development of physical fitness and motor ability; aiding the student’s physical, mental, and social growth; and offering activities which facilitate meeting these objectives. Activities may include: Tennis, Bowling, Badminton, Table Tennis, Snow Shoeing, Pickleball, bocce ball, croquet, horseshoes, Frisbee golf, Corn hole, etc. 

• Course number: 0515
• Open to: Grades 9-12
• Prerequisite: None
• Scheduled: 1 Block Fall / Spring

This course is designed for students who are looking to embark on a low impact approach to fitness. The goal is to create a daily fitness routine that encompasses a variety of exercises that have proven to be effective for lifetime fitness, health, and wellness. Classes will feature endurance walking and other lifetime fitness activities such as stretching, light strength training, and fitness-based games. In this course we will aim to “Get Our Steps In” each day while operating in a stress-free environment that fosters healthy lifestyle choices. The Lifetime Fitness course promotes time outside whenever weather conditions permit.

• Course number: 0534 
• Open to: Grade 9-12 
• Prerequisite: 1 PE Credit 
• Scheduled: 1 Block Fall / Spring 

Better Than Yesterday is designed to give students the opportunity to learn and apply tactical and practical life skills with the goal of discovering the best physical and mental versions of themselves. This course utilizes the “5 Pillars of Health” as a basis for its curriculum content. These are: Connection, Mindset, Sleep, Nutrition, & Exercise. A mix of class discussion, hands-on experiences, place-based opportunities, low impact physical activities, and technological resources will provide the conduits that deliver the course material. Students will strive to implement the course content into their daily lives in a quest to achieve their unique & specific goals aimed at a life of purpose and fulfillment.

• Course number: 0544
• Open to: Grades 9-12
• Prerequisite: None
• Scheduled: 1 Block Fall / Spring

In this class, we will experience various styles of dance forms and expression through movement. Throughout this class we will explore movement elements by learning basic techniques from various dance genres and styles. Alternative forms of movement, such as yoga or martial arts, may also be explored. No previous dance or movement experience is needed. This course may be taken for either a Fine Arts (1060) or PE (0544) credit.