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PHYSICAL EDUCATION

1501300.000

PERSONAL FITNESS

Grade 9 Prerequisite: None

The purpose of this course is to provide students with opportunities to develop an individual optimal level of physical fitness, acquire knowledge of physical fitness concepts, and acquire knowledge of the significance of lifestyle on one's health and fitness. The content includes knowledge of the importance of physical fitness, assessment of the health related components of physical fitness, knowledge of health problems associated with inadequate fitness levels, knowledge and application of biomechanical and physiological principles to improve and maintain the health related components of physical fitness, knowledge of safety practices associated with physical fitness, knowledge of psychological values of physical fitness including stress management, knowledge of sound nutritional practices related to physical fitness, and knowledge of consumer issues related to physical fitness.

1501310.000

FITNESS LIFESTYLE DESIGN

Grade 9 Prerequisite: None

The purpose of this course is to provide students with opportunities to extend the acquisition of knowledge of physical fitness concepts included in personal fitness, acquire knowledge of designing, implementing, and evaluating a personal fitness program, and develop an individual optimal level of physical fitness. The content includes assessment of the health related components of physical fitness, further development of knowledge and application of physical fitness concepts, knowledge of safety practices, and knowledge of consumer issues related to personal fitness programs.

1501340.000

BEGINNING WEIGHT TRAINING

Grade 10 Prerequisites: None

The purpose of this course is to provide students with opportunities to acquire basic knowledge and skills in weight training that may be used in physical fitness pursuits today as well as in later life, improve muscular strength and endurance, and enhance body image. The content includes knowledge of the importance of muscular strength and endurance, assessment of muscular strength and endurance, knowledge of health problems associated with inadequate levels of muscular strength and endurance, knowledge of skeletal muscles, knowledge and application of biomechanical and physiological principles to improve and maintain strength and endurance, knowledge of sound nutritional practices, knowledge of safety practices, and knowledge of consumer issues related to weight training.

1501350.000

INTERMEDIATE WEIGHT TRAINING

Grade 11 Prerequisites: Teacher Recmd

The purpose of this course is to provide students with the opportunities to extend the acquisition of knowledge and the development of skills in weight training that may be used in physical fitness pursuits today as well as in later life, further improve strength and endurance, and further enhance body image. The content includes reinforcement of basic weight training knowledge, knowledge of safety practices, expansion of weight training programs by incorporating new exercises, increasing resistance, and modifying the number of sets and repetitions, knowledge of various weight training theories, knowledge of various equipment available in the field to develop muscular strength and endurance, and knowledge of designing, implementing, and evaluation of a personal weight training program.

1501360.000

ADVANCED WEIGHT TRAINING

Grade 12 Prerequisites: Teacher Recmd

The purpose of this course is to provide students with opportunities to further extend the acquisition of knowledge and the development of skills in weight training that may be used in physical fitness pursuits today as well as in later life, further improve muscular strength and endurance, and further enhance body image. The content includes reinforcement of basic weight training knowledge, knowledge of safety practices, application of knowledge of design and implementing a personal weight training program to meet specific needs and goals, and knowledge of the organization and administration of weight lifting activities. Implementation of personal weight training programs and realization of personal goals is stressed.

1502410.000

INDIVIDUAL AND DUAL SPORTS I

Grade 10 Prerequisites: None

The purpose of this course is to provide students with opportunities to acquire knowledge of strategies of individual and dual sports play, develop skills in selected individual and dual sports, and maintain and/or improve their personal fitness. The content includes knowledge and application of skills, techniques, strategies, rules, and safety practices necessary to participate in selected individual and dual sports. Individual and dual sports selected include archery, badminton, golf, tennis, and aerobic fitness. Strategies of individual and dual sports play, skill acquisition, and the maintenance and/or improvement of personal fitness is stressed.

1502420.000

INDIVIDUAL AND DUAL SPORTS II

Grade 11 Prerequisites: None

The purpose of this course is to provide students with opportunities to acquire knowledge of strategies of individual and dual sports play, develop skills in selected individual and dual sports, and maintain and/or improve their personal fitness. The content includes knowledge and application of skills, techniques, strategies, rules, and safety practices necessary to participate in selected individual and dual sports. Selections include gymnastics, handball, paddleball, racquetball, table tennis, and recreational activities. Strategies of individual and dual sports play, skill acquisition, and the maintenance and/or improvement of personal fitness is stressed.

1502430.000

INDIVIDUAL AND DUAL SPORTS III

Grade 12 Prerequisites: None

The purpose of this course is to provide students with opportunities to acquire knowledge of strategies of individual and dual sports play, develop skills in selected individual and dual sports, and maintain and/or improve their personal fitness. The content includes knowledge and application of skills, techniques, strategies, rules, and safety practices necessary to participate in selected individual and dual sports. Individual and dual sports selected include skating, swimming, bowling, and aerobic fitness. Strategies of individual and dual sports play, skill acquisition, and the maintenance and/or improvement of personal fitness is stressed.

1503350.000

TEAM SPORTS I

Grade 10, 11, & 12 Prerequisite: None

The purpose of this course is to provide students with opportunities to acquire knowledge of strategies of team sports play, develop skills in selected team sports, and maintain and/or improve their personal fitness. The content includes knowledge and application of skills, techniques, strategies, rules, and safety practices necessary to participate in selected team sports. Team sports selected include flag football, flickerball, gatorball, speedball, and volleyball. Strategies of team sports play, skill acquisition, and the maintenance and/or improvement of personal fitness is stressed.

1503360.000

TEAM SPORTS II

Grade 10, 11, & 12 Prerequisite: None

The purpose of this course is to provide students with opportunities to acquire knowledge of strategies of team sports play, develop skills in selected team sports, and maintain and/or improve their personal fitness. The content includes knowledge and application of skills, techniques, strategies, rules, and safety practices necessary to participate in selected team sports. Team sports selected include basketball, soccer, softball, and track and field. There is emphasis on strategies of team sports play, skill acquisition, and the maintenance and/or improvement of personal fitness.

 

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