Health and Physical Education

DOE: 3542

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Physical Education I focuses on instructional strategies through a planned, sequential, and comprehensive physical education curriculum which provides students with opportunities to actively participate in at least four of the following: team sports; dual sport activities; individual physical activities; outdoor pursuits; self-defense and martial arts; aquatics; gymnastics; and dance, all of which are within the framework of the skills, knowledge and confidence needed by the student for a lifetime of healthful physical activity and fitness. Ongoing assessment includes both written and performance-based skill evaluation. Individual assessments may be modified for individuals with disabilities, in addition to those with IEPs and 504 plans (e.g., chronic illnesses, temporary injuries, obesity, etc.)

DOE: 3544

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Physical Education II focuses on instructional strategies through a planned, sequential, and comprehensive physical education curriculum which provides students with opportunities to actively participate in four of the following areas that were not included in Physical Education I: team sports; dual sports activities; individual physical activities; outdoor pursuits; self-defense and martial arts; aquatics; gymnastics; and dance, all of which are within the framework of the skills, knowledge and confidence needed by the student for a lifetime of healthful physical activity and fitness. Ongoing assessment includes both written and performance-based skill evaluation. Individual assessments may be modified for individuals with disabilities, in addition to those with IEPs and 504 plans (e.g., chronic illnesses, temporary injuries, obesity, etc.).

DOE: 3560

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: PE I and II

This class can be taken only after the required courses are completed. This course is focused on individual, dual and lifetime activities and will include, but not limited to: archery, badminton, bowling, golf, pickleball, shuffleboard, table tennis, tennis, and weight training. The course will include deeper appreciation for each activity through outside resources, officiating, and reports on activities. Individual and lifetime sports will be emphasized.

DOE: 3560

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: Must be 15 years of age

This class can only be taken after the required physical education classes are successfully completed. The purpose of this course is to teach students the skills and knowledge needed to be a professional lifeguard. The course content and activities prepare the students to recognize emergencies, respond quickly and effectively to emergencies, and how to prevent drowning and other accidents. The course also trains students in first aid and professional rescuer CPR.

DOE: 3560

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: PE I and II

This class can be taken only after the required courses are completed. This course will be team sport oriented and will include: aquatics, basketball, cricket, flag football, floor hockey, lacrosse, rugby, sharbade, soccer, softball, speedball, ultimate, volleyball, flickerball, team handball, and water polo. Emphasis is on developing a higher skill level within each activity, as well as an increased knowledge of officiating, as well as offensive and defensive strategies.

DOE: 3560

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

In this weights class the students will learn to assess their own personal fitness levels and will then, with the aid of the instructor, design a total fitness program. Students will have the opportunity to develop an appropriate fitness program that enable them to improve the desired health related fitness components.

DOE: 3506

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Health and Wellness Education is a course in health and safety and is required of every student. This course will be centered on the problems of adult living which students will face such as personal adjustment, emotional well-being, family living, good decision making and consumerism, utilization of professional services, and safety and first aid.

DOE: 3560

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

HHS Only

The "intro " course would provide a more basic education on weight lifting techniques and safety. This course would be available to all students in order to teach them introductory level exercises and movements utilized in the weight room. Hopefully this course would encourage students to potentially move into a more advanced weight lifting course in the future. This course will be designed to teach and promote safety while learning the basic weight lifting movements.

DOE: 3560

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

HHS Only

Prerequisite/s: Intro to Weight Lifting

This course would provide a more rigorous and driven curriculum for students for & athletes who desire to be a part of a structured and advanced weight lifting class. This course would include, but would not be limited to , Olympic and Power lifts that require foundational skills developed in Intro to Weight Lifting.

DOE: 3560

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Required Prerequisites: None

Recommended Grade/s: 9,10,11,12

Applied Elective Physical Education, a course based on selected standards from Indiana's Academic Standards for Physical Education, identifies what a student should know and be able to do as a result of a quality physical education program. The goal of a physically educated student is to maintain appropriate levels of cardio-respiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition necessary for a healthy and productive life. Elective Physical Education promotes lifetime sport and recreational activities and provides an opportunity for an in-depth study in one or more specific areas. This course includes the study of physical development concepts and principles of sport and exercise as well as opportunities to develop or refine skills and attitudes that promote lifelong fitness. With staff support, students have the opportunity to design and develop an appropriate person fitness program that enables them to achieve a desired level of fitness and includes self-monitoring. Ongoing assessment may include individual progress and/or performance-based skill evaluation.