Course content in Physical Education classes will be delivered through project-based learning experiences. In a notebook students will document achievement of state standards by recording personal improvement in three content areas: 1) movement skills and movement knowledge; (2) physical fitness and personal development; 3) personal and social responsibility. Each different physical education course will have specific requirements (within these content areas) that relate to its own area emphasis.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

In order to receive credit for physical education courses students must attend and participate in at least 80% of the class activity. They must meet minimum standards in all three content areas. Students will participate in sequential learning experiences designed to develop skills and knowledge in lifetime sports, personal fitness and personal responsibility. All students participate in cardio-respiratory, weight training and/or callisthenic activity to improve fitness.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES

The curriculum consists of individual, dual, and group activities designed to develop the total personality. Within the limits of the facilities and equipment, the students will select, from a variety of offerings, courses for each semester. Each activity will consist of skills development, rules of the game, strategies of play, written exams and skill evaluation.

Students will choose a year long physical education course in which at least two of the following courses will be offered: weight training, team sports and individual sports. During the first week of classes students will be assigned to courses according to their preferences. The course descriptions follow:

INDIVIDUAL SPORT
One semester: 5 credits
Prerequisites: None

The first two weeks of the semester will include orientation and physical fitness testing. Throughout the semester sports such as tennis, badminton, pickle ball, golf, cardio-vascular endurance and strength training will be taught. Each student will have an individual computerized strength program.

TEAM SPORTS
One semester: 5 credits
Prerequisites: None

The first two weeks of the semester will include orientation and physical fitness testing. Throughout the semester team sports such as soccer, football, volleyball, and basketball will be taught along with strength training and conditioning. Each student will have an individual computerized strength program.

WEIGHT TRAINING & CONDITIONING
One semester: 5 credits
Prerequisites: None

The first two weeks of the semester will include orientation and physical fitness testing. Throughout the semester strength training and conditioning will be taught. Each student will have an individual computerized strength program. The weight lifting equipment consists of free weights and machines.

INTRODUCTION TO DANCE
513100/523100
One semester: 5 credits
Prerequisites: None

Introduction to Dance introduces the beginning level student with minimal or no dance experience to the basic vocabulary and technical skills required for ballet, jazz, modern, and ethnic dance. Students will be introduced both to choreography and the learning of dance sequences as well as to the art of improvisation. Appropriate dance wear and footwear is required. Two semesters of this class is a prerequisite for Intermediate/Advanced Dance.

YEAR CLASSES

INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED DANCE P
514000
One year: 10 credits
Prerequisites: Completion of 2 semesters of Introduction to Dance and teacher recommendation or audition. Interested students should contact the teacher prior to enrollment. Appropriate dance & footwear will be required.
On UC/CSU Approved Course List: f (if not used for P.E. credit).

Intermediate/advanced dance is a performance class that deals with four areas of dance performance. Students work on developing technique levels in ballet, jazz, African ethnic and modern dance. Students study the components of choreography (the making of dances) and will learn pieces choreographed by the teacher and the class for performance. Students will participate in stage performances of dance pieces. Students will explore the process of dance critique through discussion and written work and will be required to attend two dance performances during the year. This class may be taken for either physical education or fine arts credit. Course may not be offered every year.

ADAPTIVE P.E.
One year: 10 credits
Prerequisites: Admission initiated by a physician. Variable time assignment.

A special class is offered in physical education for those who cannot take part in the regular program. Enrollment includes those students who have permanent disabilities or serious health problems. Admission to the class is initiated either by school personnel or by a physician. Each referral is carefully reviewed and acted upon by a screening committee, which includes a doctor of medicine, the school nurse, and other school staff. A special teacher provides the physical exercises and activities, carefully designed to meet the needs of the students.