Freshman Physical Education and Health

Grade Levels:9

Course Length:Full Year

Credits:1

Required Course

Physical Education is taught three days a week. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills which better enable participation in group and team sports through activities such as volleyball, speedball, team handball, soccer, softball, flag football, and ultimate Frisbee. Students will be able to access physical fitness level and participate in activities that will improve physical fitness, wellness and cardiovascular capacity through activities such as the Presidential Physical Fitness Tests, plyometric training, and strength and conditioning exercises. Students will be able to improve movement using rhythm through activities such as aerobics and circuits to music. Health is taught two days a week. Areas of instruction will include nutrition, movement, decision-making skills, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Basic First Aid, Lifestyle management, current health issues, aging, death and dying.