Health and Physical Education

Course Descriptions

Physical Education (9-12) (1/2 or 1 C, R, M)

High School Physical Education is a required program of activities and learning experiences that provide an opportunity to prepare students for their future physical and recreational life.  Students will explore activities of lifetime value and develop competence in one or more activities of their own choice.  Expectations include participation, preparation, and involvement in a variety of team and individual/dual activities.  Specific credit requirements are outlined on page three in this handbook.


Health (9-12) (1/2 C, R, M)

This course provides information in such a way that it influences students to take positive actions about their own health.  Students learn that good health habits can be very beneficial throughout their lives, allowing them the freedom to make healthy and proper decisions that may affect their mental, physical, and social well-being.  Areas of emphasis include nutrition, infectious diseases, drug and alcohol awareness, and first aid.  Specific credit requirements are outlined on page three in this handbook.


Fitness (9-12) (1/2 or 1 C, E)

The Fitness Class will be an introduction and continuation of fitness concepts, including but not limited to Muscular Strength/Endurance, Cardiovascular Endurance, Speed/Agility, Flexibility, Balance, Specificity, Overload, Progression, Anaerobic/Aerobic, 

Circuit/Interval Training, Repetition/Set, Coordination, Power, Reaction Time, Fitness Zones, etc. The class will also allow for goal 

setting and implementation of a personalized fitness program.


Advanced Fitness (9-12) (1/2 or 1 C, E)

The Advanced Fitness Class will be high intensity, physically demanding exercise curriculum, which also integrates nutrition and goal setting aspects.