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High School Physical Education and Health Courses
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Updated with information for the 2023-24 school year.
Course Information
By the end of high school, the learner will be college- or career-ready, as demonstrated by the ability to plan and implement different types of personal fitness programs; demonstrate competency in two or more lifetime activities; describe key concepts associated with successful participation in physical activity; model responsible behavior while engaged in physical activity; and engage in physical activities that meet the need for self-expression, challenge, social interaction and enjoyment. All students will be required to obtain 4 credits of P.E. as a requirement for graduation. Students who are enrolled in Physical Education daily will receive 1 credit and those enrolled every other day will receive .5 credit per semester. Exemptions will be granted in accordance with law and policy. Letter grades will be assigned and included in the grade point average.
Classes in orange are available for Valley Southwoods students.
Blended and online courses are set up so students receive instruction in the classroom and through digital online media during regular school hours.
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P.E. Standards
- Standard 1. The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.
- Standard 2. The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance.
- Standard 3. The physically literate individual demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.
- Standard 4. The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.
- Standard 5. The physically literate individual recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction.
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P.E. Waivers
Students seeking to waive Physical Education must have their parent/guardian complete a waiver request form.
Waiver Types
- Academic course not otherwise available (with an eight-credit semester, grades 9-12)
- Organized and supervised athletic program (athletic waiver, grades 11-12 only)
- Off-campus educational program (work-based learning, grade 12 only)
- Medical
- Conflict with religious belief
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Main Physical Education Courses
Ninth-Grade Physical Education
PHY111 and PHY112 | First OR Second Semester
ELECTIVE ⬛9 ⬜10 ⬜11 ⬜12
⬜DMACC ⬜NCAA ⬜RAI10th-12th Grade Physical Education
PHY201 or PHY202 | First OR Second Semester
ELECTIVE ⬜9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12
⬜DMACC ⬜NCAA ⬜RAIEarly Bird Physical Education
PHY317 and PHY318 | Full-Year Course
ELECTIVE ⬜9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12
⬜DMACC ⬜NCAA ⬜RAI -
Advanced Strength Training and Conditioning
PH405 And PHY406 | Full Year-Course
Prerequisite: Basic Strength and Conditioning or instructor approval
ELECTIVE ⬜9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12
⬜DMACC ⬜NCAA ⬜RAIThe course is designed for students that want to improve their strength and overall performance ability. The components of the course include: strength training, power training, agility training, flexibility, and core development. Additionally, students in this course will complete the following strength and performance test: clean variation, squat variation, bench press variation, vertical jump, broad jump, linear speed, abdominal and torso.
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Basic Strength Training and Conditioning
PHY305 And PHY306 | Full Year-Course
ELECTIVE ⬛9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12
⬜DMACC ⬜NCAA ⬜RAIThe course is designed to develop student’s knowledge, understanding, and ability to perform basic strength and conditioning components. By developing the student’s knowledge, understanding and ability they will be able to safely adapt to greater physical demands for increased performance capabilities. The components of the course include; strength training, medicine ball throws, mobility, abdominal/torso development, running, skipping, jumping and agility movements.
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CPR/AED (Blended)
First OR Second Semester
ELECTIVE ⬜9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12
⬜DMACC ⬜NCAA ⬜RAIThe purpose of the CPR/AED Blended Learning course is to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac and breathing emergencies.
- Skill Session 1 Before Giving Care and Checking an Injured or Ill Person
- Skill Session 2 Cardiac Emergencies and CPR
- Skill Session 3 AED
- Skill Session 4 Breathing Emergencies
- Skill Session 5 Conclusion
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Health and Health (Online)
Health
MIS301 or MIS302 | First Semester OR Second Semester
REQUIRED ⬛9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12
⬜DMACC ⬜NCAA ⬜RAIHealth (Online)
MIS301o or MIS302o | First Semester OR Second Semester
REQUIRED ⬛9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12
⬜DMACC ⬜NCAA ⬜RAIThis course is delivered in a skills-based approach to creating or maintaining healthy lifestyles and conditions through the development of knowledge, attitudes, and especially skills, using a variety of learning experiences, with an emphasis on participatory methods. Study will include personal and community health; mental, emotional, and social health; injury prevention and safety; nutrition and physical activity; alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; growth, development, and sexual health. Central themes are the acceptance of personal responsibility for lifelong health, respect for and promotion of the health of others, an understanding of the process of growth and development, and informed use of health-related information, products, and services.
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Lifeguarding (Blended)
PHYb315 or PHYb316 | First Semester OR Second Semester
Prerequisite: Need for instructor approval
ELECTIVE ⬜9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12
⬜DMACC ⬜NCAA ⬜RAIStudents will receive lifeguard certification. Participants must be 15 years of age on or before the last scheduled session of the course.
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Triathlon Training
PHY320 | Second Semester
ELECTIVE ⬜9 ⬜10 ⬛11 ⬛12
⬜DMACC ⬜NCAA ⬜RAIStudents will be trained in swimming, running, and biking to get them prepared for a triathlon.
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Wellness Courses
Wellness I (PBLN)
PBL101 and PBL102 | Full-Year Course
ELECTIVE ⬜9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12
⬜DMACC ⬜NCAA ⬜RAIThis course integrates one year of the physical education requirement with Health I using project-based instructional strategies. Students will earn 1 credits for PE and will earn 1 credit for Health. Please see each individual course for further course information.
Wellness II (PBLN)
PBL201 and PBL202 | Full-Year Course
ELECTIVE ⬜9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12
⬜DMACC ⬜NCAA ⬜RAIThis course integrates one year of the physical education requirement with Health II using project-based instructional strategies. Students will earn 1 credits for PE and will earn 1 credit for Health. Please see each individual course for further course information.