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Course Descriptions: Helath & Physical Education  
 


Health and Physical Education

 

HEALTH   (HPE3300)

Credit:  1/2

Prerequisites:  None

Meetings:  48 minutes, 3 times a cycle, all year

Open to:  Juniors

 

This course is required for graduation. The course emphasizes the pursuit of healthful lifestyles and provides learning experiences that favorably influence understanding, attitude and conduct relating to personal health and well-being. The curriculum includes units on nutrition, fitness, disease prevention, mental health, human sexuality, substance abuse and safety and first aid.

LEADER CORPS   (HPE3020)

Credit:  1/2

Prerequisites:  Department approval – Students must have a “B” average in PE classes, display leadership and responsibility.

Meetings:  48 minutes, 3 days per cycle, full year

Open to:  Juniors, Seniors

 

This elective is offered to juniors and seniors who display leadership and assume responsibility. Students assist and participate in PE classes.

 

PERSONAL FITNESS   (HPE2310)

Credit:   1/2

Prerequisites:  Department approval

Meetings:  48 minutes, 3 days per cycle, full year

Open to:   Juniors,  Seniors

 

This elective is designed to develop maximum physical strength and endurance.  Various weight lifting and stretching routines, as well as plyometric conditioning exercises are introduced to enhance speed, agility, flexibility, cardiovascular strength and self-confidence. Weight and muscular gains are monitored monthly.

 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 9/10 (HPE1000)

Credit:  1/3

Prerequisites:  None

Meetings:  48 minutes, 2 times per cycle, all year

Open to:  Freshmen, Sophomores

 

Freshmen and sophomore students are required to take this course. Students make activity selections from a wide variety of team sports and individual sports that are designed to improve personal fitness, skill development and knowledge in each activity as well as promote positive personal and social behavior. Fitness testing is required for all students. Additional activities are scheduled between units.

 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 11/12  (HPE3000)

Credit:  1/3

Prerequisites:  None

Meetings:  48 minutes, 2 times per cycle, all year

Open to:  Juniors, Seniors

 

Junior students are required to take this course. Seniors may choose this course as an elective.  Students make activity selections from a wide variety of team sports and individual sports that are designed to improve personal fitness, skill development and knowledge in each activity as well as promote positive personal and social behavior. Fitness testing is required for all students. Additional activities are scheduled between units.



 
 
( updated: 07 Feb '12 )