10th grade Health and Phys Ed: (9 weeks, every day or 18 weeks, A/B, .5 credit)
This required coeducational course integrates the development of physical fitness and sports with units of study aimed at instilling health knowledge, desirable personal habits, positive attitudes, and good decision-making skills.
11/12 Phys Ed: (9 weeks, A/B, .25 credit)
These required coeducational courses offer a wide range of activities. The program emphasizes increasing personal skill-related fitness levels, the development of health-related components of fitness, and an appreciation of the value of exercise and sport in promoting positive attitudes toward healthful living. The course will provide a drug awareness component to help students develop positive decision-making skills.
Lifeguarding: (9 weeks, A/B, .25 credit)
This elective course is designed for students who are interested in increasing their knowledge and skill level in water safety. The course poses real-life water-safety scenarios, help students develop decision-making skills, trains students to cope with any type of water emergency, and develops the knowledge and skills that could save a life. Students need to have swimming skills. Certification not required
Aquatic Conditioning: (9 weeks, A/B, .25 credit)
Aquatic Conditioning is aimed at students and student athletes who want to get in shape or remain in shape, and who are working toward optimum health. This course includes lap swimming, leg and arm work, times workouts, endurance training, heart monitoring, and more. Student athletes are encouraged to elect this course to get in shape, relieve stress and muscle problems during the sport season, and stay in shape after the season is over.
Lifetime Sports: (9 weeks, A/B, .25 credit)
This course is designed for students who enjoy individual competition. The course will highlight exposure to sports that can be carried over to adulthood and help students assume responsibility for their own wellness through constructive use of leisure time. Students will gain knowledge of such sports as tennis, ping pong, badminton, archery, golf, and bowling.
Team Sports: (9 weeks, A/B, .25 credit)
This nine week course id designed for the students in grades 10-12 who enjoy the competition of team sports. Activities include team handball, floor hockey, volleyball, lacrosse, soccer, netball and other team activities that require cooperation, leadership, and decision-making skills. Emphasis will be on team participation and strategic competition within a sport.
Personal Fitness: (9 weeks, A/B, .25 credit)
This course is designed for students in grades 10-12. Students will design their own fitness program while under the guidance of the instructor. Those involved can focus on a combined weight training and cardiovascular program that includes aerobic activities.
Fitness Trends: (9 weeks, A/B, .25 credit)
This elective course is designed for students who want to enhance their coordination, agility, movement skills, and overall fitness levels. The course will emphasize the five fitness components (flexibility, aerobic fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and body composition). Activities may include, but are not limited to: tae-bop, cardio-kick, hip-hop, dance, line dance, and step aerobics.
Advanced Health - Cornerstone: (9 weeks, .5 credit)
This nine week course id designed for juniors and seniors with an interest in exercise physiology, and personal training. Course content includes the study of anatomy and physiology of the human body. Students will develop and understanding of the intricacies involved in moving into the area of "fitness" instruction and rehabilitation. Students will gain knowledge of the latest exercise principles and apply them in a hands-on environment using the most up-to-date equipment.
Advanced Health - East: (9 weeks, .5 credit)
This nine week course is designed for juniors and seniors with an interest in health or medicine. Course content includes the study of basic anatomy (structure) and physiology (function) of the human body. The focus of the course will be how to analyze the impact of a disease or a life/health problem on the physical, and social well-being f the individual. (Not a substitute for Phys Ed Grade 10 and must complete Phys Ed Grade 10)