The Physical Education Program offers a two-year co-educational program that provides a comprehensive, sequentially planned program designed to promote, through movement, the physical, mental, emotional, and social well being of every individual in pursuit of lifelong health. This comprehensive program focuses on the holistic development and health of the individual.
Students in the Physical Education program will engage in the following:
1. Setting goals for self-improvement (fitness, nutrition, habits, being a better student and citizen).
2. Participation in physical activities that will help improve their fitness level and improve their sports skills and knowledge.
3. Learn the basic physiological functions of the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, muscular system, skeletal system, and digestive system.
4. Learn good nutritional practices and discover that nutrition is one of the foundations upon which we build and develop a strong healthy body.
5. Engage in activities that promote teamwork, cooperation, good citizenship, sportsmanship and tolerance for individual differences and abilities.
6. Written tests, physical fitness tests and sports skill tests.
During the two years of required physical education students will engage in the following activity units: Orientation, Aquatics, Team Sports, Individual Sports, Fitness Activities, Weight Training, Biomechanics, Rhythmic Activities, Power Walking/Aerobic Activity, and Health/Wellness.
Physical Education 1-2 (Core PE) Year Course10 Credits
Grade level: 9
Emphasis is placed on the orientation and introduction of skills and knowledge in each of the units and a basic introduction to health/wellness topics. Required for graduation.
Graduation Requirement: P.E.
UC/CSU a-g Requirement: none
Physical Education 3-4 Year Course10 Credits
Grades level: 10-11
Emphasis is placed on skill analysis, game strategies, strength training, and learning in more detail the basics in human anatomy and physiology. Required for graduation.
Graduation Requirement: P.E.
UC/CSU a-g Requirement: none
