Our students have an amazing opportunity to own their educational process in the electives that they choose. This page will give you an overview of each course and if you click on the document at the end of the description it will give you a full course description, scope and sequence, objectives, and standards that each class meets. We believe that this kind of exposure to physical activity will build physical literacy of individuals and allow the students to continue being lifelong healthy individuals. Please take the time and explore your options.
Lifetime FitnessThis course is designed to teach a variety of physical activities that enhance fitness. It allows students to experience new and current trends in fitness. Students will create their own personal fitness plan and use heart rate monitors and pedometers to monitor physical activity.
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Strength & ConditioningThis is an introductory course in basic weight training, knowledge, and techniques. Students will train on various weight training machines and use free weights to enhance their levels within fitness components. Students will create individual fitness plans and be instructed on the benefits of weight training, nutrition, and cardiovascular conditioning. The pool activities include water aerobics, fitness circuits, and aerobic swimming.
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Team SportsThis course is designed to improve the physical fitness and skill development of students who enjoy team sports. Students will learn about the concepts of sportsmanship, teamwork, and strategies that are essentials to their successful participation in team sports. Units of study may include: ultimate frisbee, speedball, soccer, football, softball, volleyball, basketball, floor hockey and cricket.
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Individual SportsThis course is designed to improve physical fitness and skill development of students who enjoy individual sports. Students will learn about concepts of sportsmanship and the strategies that are essential to successful participation in individual sports. Units of study may include: badminton, pickle ball, tennis, golf, ping-pong. Pool activities may include water aerobics, swimming, and diving.
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Outdoor EducationAdventure Education offers students the opportunity to experience lifetime sports as they develop an appreciation of the outdoors. Warm weather activities may include: hiking, biking, fishing, out-door nutrition and cooking, orienteering, archery, canoeing, and rock climbing. Cold weather activities may include cross country skiing, ice-skating, and outdoor survival challenges.
Adventure education is another strong component of this class with challenge activities that promote trust, problem-solving used to create the positive social climate needed for teamwork.
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SwimmingThis course is designed to teach the non-swimmer how to feel comfortable in the water and how to develop basic swim skills. It is also designed for the beginner and intermediate swimmer who wish to improve swim skills and stroke development. Activities will include: water safety, survival skills, introductory and developing swim techniques, water games, and water aerobics.
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Independent P.E.This course is designed to help students develop proficiency, knowledge, and skills outside of the traditional classroom environment. This course can be used for credit recovery or as an acceleration option. The licensed PE teacher and student will design a Personal Fitness Plan that will enable them to improve their fitness and health. The plan will include physical fitness activities, nutritional meal planning, and journaling.
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