Physical
Education
PE 9
A
required course for all 9th graders. An orientation and introduction
to high school physical education. Activities will align with the State
Standards and Framework, level 1 in the fall and level 2 in the spring. Level 1 Standards include aquatics,
rhythms/dance, individual and dual activities, and fitness. Level 2 Standards
include combative, gymnastic/tumbling, team activities and fitness. This course
will include the State Fitness Gram in the spring.
Basketball Conditioning
(10
– 12) Required: teacher approval. This is a highly structured disciplined program designed to improve
skills specific to ball handling, shooting, offense and defense in basketball.
This class will include conditioning specific to preparing students for an
advanced level of competition.
Prerequisite: Teacher approval.
Body Boot Camp
(10 – 12) Fall/Spring. Combines
weight lifting and aerobic exercise. This course will give students the
opportunity to develop cardio respiratory efficiency, muscular strength and
endurance and flexibility through a variety of activities. This course is
designed to help students shape their bodies through exercise, to be physically
fit and lead a healthy lifestyle.
Cardio Fitness
(10 – 12) Fall/Spring.
Combination of aerobic activities including warm-up techniques, high and low
impact aerobics, step training, flexibility exercises, hand-held weights
resistance training and specific muscle group work designed for both men and
women. May include cardio walking off campus.
Dance 1
9-12 Fall This is an
introductory course for the BEGINNING
level student. Course includes training in basic dance techniques and a variety
of dancing styles. Freshmen may take this course for Fine Arts Credit only.
Student must complete a full year to meet the Fine Arts requirement for
graduation.
Dance 2
9-12
Fall For INTERMEDIATE students. Continuing development of dance technique,
skills, and movement with mandatory performance in class and in the dance
productions. Student choreography is required. Students must participate in
program support activities. Freshman may take this course for Fine Arts Credit
only. Satisfies visual/performing arts requirement for CSU and UC provided it
is not used for PE credit. Student must complete a full year to meet the Fine
Arts requirement.
Prerequisite:
Entrance by audition only. See instructor.
Meets U.C. and C.S.U. ÒfÓ
requirement.
Dance 3
9-12
Fall. For INTERMEDIATE II students. Continuing development of dance technique,
skills, and movement with mandatory performance in class and in the dance
productions. Student choreography is required. Students must participate in
program support activities. Freshmen may take this course for Fine Arts Credit
only. Satisfies visual/performing arts requirement for CSU and UC provided it
is not used for PE credit. Student must complete a full year to meet the Fine
Arts requirement.
Prerequisite: Entrance by
audition only. See instructor
Meets U.C. and C.S.U. ÒfÓ
requirement.
Dance 4
9-12
Fall For ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE students.
Continuing development of dance technique, skills, and movement with mandatory
performance in class and in the dance productions. Student choreography is
required. Students must participate in program support activities. Freshman may
take this course for Fine Arts Credit only. Satisfies visual/performing arts
requirement for CSU and UC provided it is not used for PE credit. Student must
complete a full year to meet the Fine Arts requirement.
Prerequisite: Entrance by
audition only. See instructor.
Meets U.C. and C.S.U. ÒfÓ
requirement.
Dance 5
11-12 Fall For
ADVANCED students. Continuing
development of dance technique, skills, and movement with mandatory performance
in class and in the dance productions. Student choreography is required.
Students must participate in program support activities. Freshmen may take this
course for Fine Arts Credit only. Satisfies visual/performing arts requirement
for CSU and UC provided it is not used for PE credit. Student must complete a
full year to meet the Fine Arts requirement.
Prerequisite: Entrance by
audition only. See instructor.
Meets U.C. and C.S.U. ÒfÓ
requirement.
Football Conditioning
(10 – 12) Open to students interested in advanced
training for competition in football. Students intending to participate in this
sport will be encouraged to take this class.
Prerequisite: Athletic Dept. approval.
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Net Sports
(10 – 12) Fall/Spring This
course will provide students with the opportunity to learn skills and
techniques in a variety of net games. Emphasis will be placed on team, partner
and individual strategy and may include badminton, tennis, volleyball and
pickle ball.
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Sports Conditioning
(10 – 12) This course is designed for competitive
athletes and will be offered the last period of the day. It will include sport
specific workout programs for male and female athletes.
Prerequisite: Athletic
Dept. approval and a B in last P.E. class
Team Sports
(10 – 12) Fall/Spring Students will be given the opportunity to learn the
skills and techniques of a variety of team sports through participation. Sports
may include flag football, indoor/outdoor soccer, basketball, volleyball,
softball, hockey and ultimate Frisbee. Emphasis will be placed on sportsmanship
and team strategy.
Weights
(10
– 12) Fall/Spring This
course will provide instruction for students with little or no experience, as
well as opportunities for intermediate-advanced level students to develop
individualized lifting programs. Students will receive instruction in lifting
techniques, spotting, and breathing techniques. The curriculum may include
Olympic lifting techniques, plyometrics, and a variety of movement activities.
(10 – 12)
Fall/Spring Presents
selected exercises from yoga techniques, which allow the student to increase
his/her efficiency, and quality of living through improved breathing patterns,
habits of relaxation, and posture that contribute to the development of
strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. The program may include power
walking.