• Physical Education

     

    Courses

     

    Physical Education 1-2 (9)

    This course involves students in the development of personal fitness and participation in a variety of sports, games, and dance activities.

    Prerequisite: none 

    Course ID: 070181/070182

    Lifetime Wellness 1-2 (10-12)

    Students will learn about health and nutrition. Knowledge of lifetime wellness and fitness will be covered and emphasized. Activities include but are not limited to: walking, toning, fitness concepts and technology, and orienteering. District mandated Fitnessgram will be administered in pre and post test form.

    Prerequisite: none 

    Course ID: 070191/070192

    Swim/Aquatics 1-2 (9-12)

    This is a beginning course in swimming and water safety. Instruction in American Red Cross Aquatics will be emphasized. The objective of the beginning swimming course is to equip individuals with the basic water safety skills and knowledge in order to make them reasonably safe while in, or about the water. As students develop these skills, they will become safer and better swimmers. Designed for the student who does not know how to swim. Progression to master front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, sidestroke, and diving. Swim class is offered at Bryan Middle School. Students will need to provide own transportation to BMS or walk.

    Prerequisite: Instructor permission (9th grade)

    Course ID: 070321/070322

    Team Sports 1-2 (10-12)

    This course will consist of instruction in rules, strategies, skills and sportsmanship concepts. Activities may include: flag football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, team handball, softball, and floor hockey. A fitness unit will be taught.

    Prerequisite: none 

    Course ID: 070471/070472

    Weight Training and Conditioning 1-2 (10-12)

    This course provides instruction in proper techniques using free weights and machines, as well as other fitness activities, to improve strength, flexibility and aerobic capacity.

    Prerequisite: Physical Education 1-2

    Course ID: 070261/070262

    PE Leadership 1-2 (10-12)

    This co-ed course is ideal for the student athlete who wants to seriously train for high school sports.  The course will teach student athletes the proper way to train and the leadership skills which are essential in becoming leaders in the school and out in the community.  Physical activities will incorporate balance, neuromuscular coordination, improving basic running technique, various methods of strength training, and flexibility.  The goal is to focus on an individual's strengths and weaknesses and to enhance their sport performance and overall athleticism through speed, strength, and movement training.  Classroom activities will incorporate nutrition, sport psychology, lessons in leadership, and goal setting.  The course will also include a minimum of 8 hours of community service as a component of the class.  Need permission from teacher to enroll in class.

    Prerequisite:  Need permission from PE Leadership Instructor/Curriculum Specialist.

    Course ID: 070381/070382