PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Students are required to take Health and 1.5 credits of PE for graduation. Physical Education 1 is required of all freshmen and is prerequisite for all other PE classes. The PE program is built around weekly aerobic fitness activities to promote life-long health.
HPE 111 Physical Education 1
Grade: 9
Length 1 semester
Block of Time: 1 period
Credits: .5
Prerequisite: None
This class will cover a variety of sports and recreational activities
providing the basics in skill development and rules for each sport.
This required course places primary emphasis on fitness, skill development,
aerobic training and FUN. You can look forward to swimming, basketball,
flag football, and many more great units.
Suiting up plays a big part in student’s evaluation--so be prepared.
HPE 232 Aerobics
Grade: 10,11,12
Length 1 semester
Block of Time: 1 period
Credits: .5 *
Prerequisite: PE 1
This class will focus on a variety of aerobic activities designed
to improve the student’s cardiovascular fitness. Emphasis will
be placed on individual improvement. Students will be required to
participate to their full potential. Students will also be required
to design a personalized aerobic program. Activities will include
aerobic dance routines, aerobic exercises to music, cross-country
running and aerobic games.
HPE 241 Aquatics
Grade: 10,11,12
Length 1 semester
Block of Time: 1 period
Credits: .5
Prerequisite: PE 1
Students will develop a knowledge of a variety of water sports, stroke
development, water safety techniques, and water fitness. Students
will be required to master the various skills with each unit through
drills, games, activities and testing. Written knowledge and skill
tests will be required for each unit. Student should be prepared to
swim daily.
HPE 244 Aquatic Fitness
Grade: 10,11,12
Length: 1 semester
Block of Time: 1 period
Credits: .5
Prerequisite: PE 1
This class will include a variety of aerobic activities in the water.
We will do shallow water aerobics, hydrofit aerobics using ankle and
hand buoys as well as some lap and interval training. We will also
mix aquatic games into our curriculum throughout the semester. We
will design individual fitness programs, complete body analysis activities
and discuss various fitness issues. You do NOT need to be a strong
swimmer to be in this class.
HPE 243 Water Safety Instructor Training
Grade: 10,11,12
Length 1 semester
Block of Time: 1 period
Credits: .5
Prerequisite: PE 1
This class will prepare students to successfully teach swimming to
others. Students need to be at least 17 years old, familiar with crawl
stroke, back crawl, breast stroke, elementary back stroke, side stroke
and be able to dive. Students may be Red Cross certified for a $10
fee.
HPE 242 Lifeguard Training
Grade: 10,11,12
Length 1 semester
Block of Time: 1 period
Credits: .5
Prerequisite: PE 1, 15 years old, ability to swim 500 yards using
the crawl stroke, elementary backstroke, breaststroke and sidestroke,
dive from the deck, surface dive, swim underwater
This class will include all the training necessary to become a certified
lifeguard. Students may receive Red Cross certification for fee of
$5.00. This class will be mixed with various aquatic games such as
water polo, basketball, etc.
HPE 253 Individual Sports
Grade: 10,11,12
Length 1 semester
Block of Time: 1 period
Credits: .5
Prerequisite: PE 1
Students will develop knowledge and skills in a variety of individual
and dual sports. Emphasis on each unit will consist of rules, strategy,
and skill development. Skill development through drills, lead up games,
and game play will help students develop an average skill level. Activities
include pickleball, badminton, swimming, tennis, track and field and
other sports.
HPE 254 Team Sports
Grade: 10,11,12
Length 1 semester
Block of Time: 1 period
Credits: .5
Prerequisite: PE 1
Students will develop knowledge and skill in a variety of team sports.
Emphasis on each unit will consist of rules, strategy, team play and
skill development. Skill development through drills, lead up games
and game play will help students develop an average skill level. Activities
may include soccer, lacrosse, team handball and water polo.
HPE 255 Beginning Weight Training/Body Condition
Grade: 10,11,12
Length 1 semester
Block of Time: 1 period
Credits: .5
Prerequisite: PE 1
This course involves three days of weight training a week and 2 days
of cardiovascular training for those students who want to build a
fitness base and learn how to lift weights.
Students will also learn how to set up and structure their own programs
based on their individual needs and interests. A multitude of lifting
methods will be introduced including plyometric circuits, power lifting
basics, and an introduction to the Olympic lifts.
HPE 256 Advanced Weight Training
Grade: 10,11,12
Length 1 semester
Block of Time: 1 period
Credits: .5
Prerequisite: PE 1, Weight Training
Power lifting for the serious weight trainer! Emphasis will be placed
on methods of improving specific strength and fitness through the
use of the Olympic Lifts and traditional weight training exercises.
Students will participate in planned weight lifting as well as aerobic and anaerobic conditioning. Units will include circuit training, lifting for speed, strength, power, endurance and flexibility, building mass and strength while decreasing body fat percentage and reducing injuries. Nutrition will also be addressed.
HPE 257 Athletic Strength and Conditioning
Grade: 10,11,12
Length: 1 semester
Block of Time: 1 period
Credits: .5
Prerequisite: PE 1, B grade in Beginning Weight Training
Instructor’s permission is required
This class is for the serious student-athlete who desires a strength
and conditioning program tailored to a specific athletic need. Individualized
workout plans will be developed to help students develop both the
physical and mental aspects of training and conditioning. Student
athletes must be very self motivated and be prepared for very intensive
training. Instructor permission is required.
THE FOLLOWING DO NOT FULFILL P.E. GRADUATION REQUIREMENT
HPE 321 Sports Medicine/Athletic Training
Grade: 9,10,11,12
Length 1 year
Block of Time: 1 period +180 hours after school
Credits: 2.0 (1.0 for class and 1.0 for after-school hours)
Prerequisite: Enjoy sports and watching sports activities
This class involves daily classroom instruction and 180 hours of lab/practical
experience. Main topics covered are anatomy and physiology of the
body, prevention, evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries. Fitness,
nutrition, exercise, physiology, psychology of sports injuries, job
finding skills, and health related careers will also be covered.
Each student will also be certified in American Red Cross Community
First Aid which includes child, infant and adult CPR. Labs will consist
of hands-on skills such as taping, wrapping, splinting, bracing and
emergency procedures. The 180 hours after school will be supervised
clinical application in the area of athletic training. Students will
help with game preparation, injury care, and basic injury rehabilitation.
Time will be scheduled with the instructor.
HPE 421 / HPE 422 Sports Medicine Advanced 1-2
Grade: 11,12
Length 1 year
Block of Time: 1 period
Credits: 1.0
Prerequisite: C+ or better in Sports Medicine
Students will do a more in-depth study on evaluation of sports injury,
rehabilitation exercises and equipment, tissue healing, modalities,
sports nutrition, and advanced first aid. Students will be required
to complete 180 hours of lab time after school and at various sporting
events. In addition, students will be involved in internships at local
therapy clinics. Journaling and record keeping will be an integral
part of the internship. This class is a good introduction for students
interested in a career in the medical field.