Physical Education

Physical Education 9th Grade 

Physical Education 9 includes motor skills, fitness concepts, personal and social responsibilities, and a variety of team and individual sports including swimming. The goal and overarching philosophy is to give students a broad exposure and base of knowledge to many activities encouraging lifelong fitness. Fitness concepts include dynamic health and mechanics of body movement. Students will be administered the California Fitnessgram in the 9th grade.

Physical Education 10th Grade 

Students will participate in a wide variety of sports and athletic activities including football, basketball, volleyball, hockey, badminton, tennis, soccer, swimming, softball, weight training, and personal fitness. While basic skills are taught, emphasis is placed on learning more advanced techniques. The primary goal is to offer students a wide variety of activities that will raise not only their fitness level but also their respective self-images.

Physical Education 11th – 12th Grade 

Students are reintroduced to the 10th grade curriculum. This is a course for juniors and seniors that need to make up P.E. credits toward graduation or who wish to select the course.

Walking for Fitness 

In this course, students will gain an understanding of cardiovascular fitness through walking. Students will be able to develop a personal walking program based on their individual needs. The 10-12 PE standards will be integrated throughout the curriculum. Students will take a guided walk daily. Students will maintain the dress and attendance policy of the Physical Education department. 

Prerequisites: Completion of PE 9 and 10, mandated IEP or special circumstance. Students with special circumstances must have Department Head and Admin approval.