1. SBHS “New PE” 2011-2012 Course Offerings

2. How do I meet the PE requirement? ► Every student will be required to participate in a ½ credit fitness class to meet their PE requirement. ► In addition to fitness, students will have ¼ credit electives that they can choose from.

3. Required: (Choice of 1 at ½ credit each) Personal Fitness – Cardio Personal Fitness – Muscular Personal Fitness –Speed, Agility and Balance

4. Required Fitness Classes Personal Fitness – Cardio This course provides training in two of the five aspects of health related fitness – cardiovascular fitness and flexibility. Students will participate in a developmentally appropriate training program designed to achieve and maintain aerobic capacity and demonstrate flexibility within a healthy fitness zone. Training will include instruction and participation in a variety of activities that support cardiovascular fitness and flexibility. The academic component of the course will focus on the principles of training as they apply to these areas of fitness and their application by the individual. Personal Fitness – Muscular This course provides training in the three of the five aspects of health related fitness – muscular strength, muscular endurance and body composition. Students will participate in a developmentally appropriate training program designed to achieve and maintain a level of muscular strength and endurance within a healthy fitness zone. Training will include instruction and participation in a variety of activities that support muscular strength and endurance. The academic component of the course will focus on the principles of training as they apply to these areas of fitness and their application by the individual. Personal Fitness – Speed, Agility and Balance This course provides training in two of the five aspects of health related fitness –Muscular endurance and flexibility. This course will incorporate many different tools and techniques to develop speed and agility. Students will be expected to move quickly and consistently in class as they train daily for improvement. Straight ahead speed, lateral speed, static and dynamic balance, reaction time and explosiveness will be the highlights of this course. The academic component of the course will focus on the principles of training as they apply to these areas of fitness and their application by the individual.

5. SBHS PE Elective Courses Electives: (1/4 credit each) Advanced Fitness Careers in Physical Education Dance Fitness Walking Ice Activities Individual Personal Fitness Intro to Skating/Ice Activities Period Zero-Basketball/Ice Hockey/Speed School Recreational Sports Self Defense The Outdoor Experience Virtual Personal Fitness Yoga

6. Physical Education Electives Advanced Physical Education This quarter long course will provide students with and accelerated model of Physical Education. Students will be exposed to different activities with a focus on teamwork, fair play, rules and history of sports, and leadership skills. Students will be expected to participate rigorously and competitively. Grading/assessment will be based on in-depth knowledge of each activity and advanced skill mastery. Activities offered will include both team and individual sport activities. Careers in Physical Education This quarter long Physical Education elective will introduce students to careers associated with physical education. Subject areas addressed may include coaching, athletic training, sports psychology, and athletic administration. Students will have the opportunity to become ASEP and CPR certified. Dance The Physical Education Department is offering a dance course for the first quarter and fourth quarter. The emphasis will be on Hip-Hop or Jazz. The days and times of the course will be determined after we have completed course registration. This is available to all high school students in grades 9-12. This is for all students, beginners and accomplished dancers alike. One-quarter credit will be given to those students successfully completing the course. Fitness walking This quarter long Fitness Walking course will provide the participants opportunities for personal enjoyment, challenges, self-expression and social interactions. The participant will realize that fitness walking will allow for their creativity in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The fitness walker will understand why physical fitness is important in living a healthy lifestyle beyond this course. The walker will learn how to measure their fitness levels and how to maintain their optimal level of fitness. Ice Activities This off campus activity would introduce students to activities that take place on an ice rink. The activities covered would range from broomball to curling.

7. Individual Personal Fitness Individual Personal Fitness is an extension of the required level fitness classes. Students will learn in depth training principles and techniques. Students will also learn program design and development. Students will participate in their self-designed program and assess the results. Introduction to Skating How can ice skating improve your physical fitness? Can ice skating provide a lifelong physical benefit? How do diverse physical activities enhance total well being – social, mental, emotional and physical? Do you think learning a new, different activity in a safe, encouraging learning environment is appealing? Answering these questions may be as easy as enrolling in Introduction to Skating. This lifetime activity will be something that you can do long after your school days are done. Introduction to Skating is designed to provide instruction to students who are new to ice skating. The class is a ¼ credit class offering taking place at Cairns Arena. Students will learn the basic principles of ice skating and different techniques that will improve skating skills. This class be open to all students but will focus on basic skills. Skates and helmets will be required and provided. Recreational Sports The Life Time Activities Program is designed to provide opportunities for the students to elect individual and team activities that have carry over value associated with them. The Life Time Activities allow for mixed grade, co educational participation and will provide a variety of life and leisure time offerings. The Life Time Activities objectives include assisting students in the development of physical fitness and motor ability; aiding the student’s physical, mental, and social growth; and offering activities which facilitate meeting these program objectives. Activities may include: Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Golf, Tennis, Frisbee, Bowling, Soccer, Flag Football, Volleyball, Personal Fitness, Aerobics, Badminton, Table Tennis, Lacrosse, Indoor Soccer, Cross Country Skiing, Racquetball, Pickle ball, Team Handball, and Gatorball.

8. Period Zero Fitness - Basketball This fitness-based basketball course is designed for the student looking for time in their schedule to enhance personal fitness in a recreational basketball setting without the time constraints of the normal school day. Students will be able to develop their muscular, cardiovascular speed, agility and balance training before the school day begins. This basketball based approach to improved fitness will be centered on recreational game play for students of all skill levels. Period Zero Fitness – Ice Hockey This fitness-based ice hockey course is designed for the student looking for time in their schedule to enhance personal fitness without the time constraints of the normal school day. Students will be able to develop their muscular, cardiovascular speed, agility and balance training before the school day begins. This course will be a comprehensive fitness program developed for the athlete within all of us. This course will take place at Cairns Arena, proper equipment is required. Period Zero Fitness – Speed School This fitness-based speed/agility course is designed for the student looking for time in their schedule to enhance personal fitness without the time constraints of the normal school day. Students will be able to develop their muscular, cardiovascular speed, agility and balance training before the school day begins. This course will be a comprehensive fitness program developed for the athlete within all of us.

9. Self Defense This course is geared for those who have little or no knowledge of combative activities. Students are taught simple karate skills such as punches, kicks, pokes and/or releases easily utilized if there is a simple physical threat. Emphasis is placed on preventative measures for personal protection. The Outdoor Experience The Outdoor Experience will incorporate activities that are directly related to lifetime outdoor activities. Activities such as XC skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, mountain biking, survival, orienteering, and fly-fishing will be offered. The activities will be dependent on the season and weather. Virtual Personal Fitness The physical education department will give PE credit toward graduation for participation in SBHS interscholastic activities or specific out-of school activities which meet certain criteria consistent with departmental practice and philosophy. This credit is only available to juniors and seniors, who achieve PE objectives while involved in interscholastic athletics, and are on the final team rosters at the end of each sport season or students who demonstrate and participate in a rigorous, consistent, and supervised physical activity outside of the school day. The objectives of this course include improving physical development, hand-eye coordination, physical strength, and general motor ability. Individual programs will be designed to meet the student’s specific needs and will be online/moodle based. Students will be required to do readings, complete assignments and document activity. One quarter (.25) credit can be earned per sport season, or per out-of-school activity, to a maximum of one half (.50) credit (two sport seasons). This course is only available to juniors and seniors who apply to the department chairperson. Yoga This class will be centered on a consistent Yoga practice to further enhance strength, flexibility and balance. We will deeply explore the ancient practice of Yoga in a variety of poses and styles. We will use a variety of strength training equipment including stability balls, medicine balls and giant rubber bands. Students will develop a personal training program centered on a healthy lifestyle and work towards achieving their own strength, flexibility and balance related goals.

10. Frequently Asked Questions??? After I have completed the required fitness class, can I take it again? At this point students should enroll in the Individual Personal Fitness elective class. Do I need to take fitness class before I can take an elective class? The fitness classes are required but not a prerequisite. You can take them at any point. They are required to be completed at some point to meet your PE requirement. Can I still get credit for athletics or outside activities? Yes. Juniors and seniors that participate in athletics and students who wish to gain outside credit need to enroll in the Virtual Personal Fitness elective class. Students can earn ½ credit for these activities at ¼ credit each.