Physical Education

• Students develop effective motor skills and understand the fundamentals of movement by practicing and analyzing purposeful movement.
• Students develop and maintain a positive self-image and strive to become the best that they can be through planned physical activities.
• Students develop appropriate social behaviors by working independently and with others during planned physical activity.

Students who participate in sports are not required to take physical education courses.

7th - 10th Grades; 1 unit
Students are involved in daily movement essential to increasing mental alertness, developing a positive self-image, and reducing stress. Skill development at each grade level covers a broad spectrum of physical activity. Along with traditional team sports, Physical Education students are instructed in the lifetime activities of golf, tennis, anaerobic training, tennis and swimming. Daily activity is used to teach and develop life skills such as cooperation, responsibility, teamwork, and leadership skills. In addition, students are involved in dance, gymnastics, CPR, and first aid training.

11th and 12th Grades; 1 unit
This course provides hands-on exposure to the wide range of sports medicine disciplines and the prevention and care of the athlete. Topics include community first aid, CPR and safety, prevention and conditioning, classification of sports injuries, emergency procedures, healing and follow-up care, rehabilitation, wound bandaging and taping. Students will put theory into practice as student athletic trainers for the many athletic teams on campus and by helping with the Health and Safety Committee. This course is not offered every academic year.
Course not offered this academic year.