Physical Education 10 Courses Found schema Course Sequence

Individual Movement and Fitness is designed to give students the opportunity to learn fitness concepts and conditioning techniques used for obtaining optimal physical fitness. Students will benefit from a variety of comprehensive weight training and cardio-respiratory endurance activities. This course provides students with opportunities in Zumba/dance, yoga, Pilates, water aerobics, weight training circuits including weight bars and bells, and personal fitness programs. This course focuses on the basic fundamentals of strength training, aerobic training, and overall fitness training and conditioning. Students will be empowered to make wise choices, meet challenges, and develop positive behaviors in fitness, wellness, and movement activity for a lifetime. Prerequisite: None

The Foundations of Fitness course emphasizes health-related fitness and developing the skills and habits necessary for a lifetime of activity and wellness. This coeducational program includes skill development, application of rules, and strategies of various activities leading to lifelong health-related fitness. Students will participate in a variety of health- related fitness activities appropriate to the facilities at the site. Ongoing assessments include grade level appropriate and performance skill evaluations per unit. The final exam focuses on cardiovascular fitness, health and skill-related fitness, strength training, fitness testing outcomes, and general rules and concepts of lifelong fitness activities. Tennis, badminton, softball, field sports, and aquatics may be included in this course. Prerequisite: None

This course is designed for the beginning to intermediate level strength training student who intends to explore resistance training as a method for lifelong fitness. Aerobic and anaerobic conditioning will be stressed in this course, with circuit training, speed, and agility training as well. Students will each have individualized strength training programs that they are to follow on a daily basis. A basic knowledge of anatomy, strength training terminology, and diet and nutrition are to be introduced through written assignments and/or assessments. Prerequisite: None

Peak Fitness Performance I will inspire the development of individuals in the pursuit of greater fitness, knowledge, skills, and experience through topics covering strength and energy system development, nutrition, modern mobility/flexibility techniques, and psychological resiliency. This course is designed to be a broad introduction to applied exercise science. In contrast to the physical side of fitness, overall well-being and recovery methods will be discussed to help better prepare each student's mind and body to adapt to stress of training and also the common stresses of life. Students will learn and develop individual strategies to develop and work towards unique goals and begin a rewarding journey of personal development. Prerequisite: One of the Introductory courses Grade 10 with Administrative Approval

Students enrolling in Peak Fitness Performance II will continue to work on the knowledge, skills, and techniques covered in Peak Performance I. Students will continue to learn and develop individual strategies for great fitness and personal development. Prerequisite: Peak Fitness Perfomance I Grade 10 with Administrative Approval

A variety of both individual and dual recreational activities will be offered, including but not limited to, tennis, badminton, pickle ball, Bocci ball, golf, bowling, organized lawn games, and aquatic games. Conditioning and wellness will be emphasized as it is in all Physical Education classes. This course could include net games, lawn games, hiking, or snowshoeing. Prerequisite: One of the Introductory courses

This is an introductory course focusing on the game of basketball and other court sports. Students will be introduced to basic skills, techniques, and rules for court sports. Emphasis will be placed on physical fitness, proper etiquette, scoring, officiating, and strategy. Students will view court sports as a lifetime fitness activity. Prerequisite: One of the Introductory courses

This course studies acute responses and chronic adaptations to a wide range of physical conditions. Exercise Science I examines the relationship between exercise and human performance, the role of physical activity in sports, and the promotion of healthy lifestyles. Exercise Science I consists of many overlapping disciplines including biomechanics, exercise physiology, growth and development, measurement and evaluation, exercise nutrition, exercise psychology, and many more. Prerequisite: One of the Introductory courses Grade 10 with Administrative Approval

Choose three tracks to job shadow: Sports Nutrition/Registered Dietician, Sports Performance/Strength and Conditioning, Sports Psychology, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Research/Testing. Prerequisite: Exercise Science I AND one of the Introductory Courses Grade 10 with Administrative Approval

Careers in Health Promotion (recreation careers, foundations of leadership and coaching) is an activity-based elective course that is available to juniors and seniors with an interest in pursuing a career in coaching, teaching, fitness, outdoor recreation, or related fields. The purpose of this course is to develop leadership skills and qualities through classroom, outdoor adventure, and cooperative teaching experiences. The intent is for students to improve leadership abilities, to gain self-confidence, to assume responsibilities, and to develop cooperation skills that can be used in any future profession. With teacher assistance, students will be required to develop and implement group activities using lesson plans and communication skills. In addition, students may take a leadership role in regular Physical Education classes and other settings throughout the community. Prerequisite: One of the Introductory courses