Physical Education Department Course Offerings

Two years (20 credits) of Physical Education are required for graduation.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1

Grade: 9

Duration: Year

Credits: 10

University of California (U.C.)/California State University (C.S.U.): No U.C./C.S.U. admission requirements met by this course

Prerequisite: None

Ninth-grade students will follow a standards based curriculum with a comprehensive sequentially planned program with emphasis on fitness, aquatics, dance, and individual and dual activities. Students will learn basic skills, movement knowledge and social development. Curriculum is designed to help students acquire the knowledge, skills, attitudes and confidence needed to adopt and maintain a physically active and healthy lifestyle.

 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2

Grade: 10

Duration: Year

Credits: 10

U.C./C.S.U.: No U.C./C.S.U. admission requirements met by this course

Prerequisite: None

Tenth-grade students will follow a standards based curriculum with an emphasis on fitness, aquatics and team activities. There will be continued development of social and physical skills and a lifetime plan for physical fitness and lifelong physical activities.

 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION WEIGHT CONDITIONING

Grade: 10-12

Duration: One Semester

Credits: 5

U.C./C.S.U.: No U.C./C.S.U. admission requirements met by this course

Prerequisite: None

NOTE: Students will receive elective credit towards graduation.

Students will learn the proper techniques and strategies to lifting weights and personal fitness. This class provides students with a structured workout environment that will increase their strength, technique, flexibility, balance, speed, agility and overall fitness level through a variety of different fitness techniques. This is a chance for students to learn how to set and achieve personal workout and fitness goals. Students will learn the basics of Sports Medicine including anatomy, sports, nutrition, and injury prevention. This class encourages lifelong fitness that can apply outside of school.