Physical Education
Physical Education Courses
Physical Education Courses
P. E. Course 1
PE Course 1
Prerequisite: None
Physical Education 1 is mandatory
for all 9th grade students. This course is designed
to give students the opportunity to learn through
a comprehensive sequentially planned Physical
Education program in accordance with the California
Model Content Standards for Physical Education.
Students will be empowered to make choices, meet
challenges and develop positive behaviors in fitness,
wellness, and movement activity for a lifetime.
Emphasis is placed on students analyzing skills for
effective physical fitness. Units of instruction include:
introduction to physical education, fitness (including
fitness technology), individual and dual activities,
rhythm/dance, and aquatics. All 9th grade students
will be required to take the California State Mandated
Physical Fitness Test(s).
P.E. Course 2
PE Course 2
Prerequisite: P.E. Course 1
This course is designed to give students the opportunity to learn through a comprehensive sequentially planned Physical Education program in accordance with the California Model Content Standards for Physical Education. Students will be empowered to make choices, meet challenges and develop positive behaviors in fitness, wellness, and movement activity for a lifetime. Emphasis is placed on students analyzing skills for effective physical fitness. Units of instruction involve providing an opportunity for more complex levels of in-depth study in the following areas: physical education and fitness (including fitness technology), team sports, combative/self-defense, and gymnastics/tumbling.
P.E. 3 - Weight Training
PE 3 Weight Training
Prerequisite: P.E. Course 1; participate in sports program with approval from Athletic Coach or Sports Team Coach
This course is designed to
give students the opportunity to learn weight
training concepts and techniques used for obtaining
optimal physical fitness. Students will benefit from
comprehensive weight training and cardiorespiratory
endurance activities. Students will learn the basic
fundamentals of weight training, strength training,
aerobic training, and overall fitness training and
conditioning. Course includes both lecture and activity
sessions. Students will be empowered to make wise
choices, meet challenges, and develop positive
behaviors in fitness, wellness, and movement activity
for a lifetime.