Physical Education

Fit for Life is open to students in Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12.  It is designed to acquaint students with the proper physical exercise needed to maintain a healthy body and to experience activities that will promote the concept of physical fitness for a lifetime.  Classes are designed using the F.I.T.T. Principle (Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type).  Activities may include power walking, yoga, Pilates, cardiovascular training, H.I.I.T. training (high-intensity interval training), circuit training, aerobics, step aerobics, and kickboxing.

Life Sports is open to students in Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12.  It is designed to acquaint students with games and activities that promote physical fitness for a lifetime and provide opportunities for enjoyment, self-expression, and communication.  Activities may include badminton, tennis, pickleball, volleyball, power walking, Bocce, Frisbee golf, golf, and bowling.

Team Sports 1: Open to Grade 9 students.

Team Sports 2: Open to Grades 10, 11, and 12.

Team Sports is designed to allow student participation in team sports.  The emphasis is on rules, skills, and strategies of team sports. Game play will encourage cooperation, communication, and sportsmanship.  Activities may include basketball, volleyball, Tchoukball, flag football, soccer, softball, team handball, speedball, and ultimate Frisbee.

Weight Training is open to students in Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12.  It is designed to give students the opportunity to learn weight training concepts and techniques used for obtaining optimal physical fitness.  Students will benefit from comprehensive weight training and cardio respiratory endurance activities.  Students will learn the basic fundamentals of weight training, strength training, aerobic training, core training, and overall fitness training and conditioning.

This course is open to students in Grade 12.  It is designed to provide students with practical leadership, organizational, and instructional experience in the physical education field. Students will actively participate in and lead small and large group activities and assist the physical education teachers in teaching, testing, officiating, and handling the managerial tasks associated with physical education instruction.  Students applying for acceptance into this course should have a strong background in fitness or athletics and possess a variety of athletic and leadership skills.  Approval of the Physical Education & Health department and the student’s School Counselor are required.  Throughout the course, students should consistently demonstrate good sportsmanship and positive leadership or may be removed from the class.  Applications can be obtained in the School Counseling office.

This course is open to students in Grades 10, 11, and 12.  It is offered in conjunction with Unified Physical Education and is designed to provide practical experience working with students with special needs.  Physical Education Mentors will assist Unified students in improving their cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition.  Emphasis is placed on sportsmanship, responsible behavior, rules, skills, appropriate game play, and spatial awareness.  Approval of the Physical Education & Health and Special Education department chairs is required.  Applications can be obtained in the School Counseling Office.