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Health and Physical Education
week. Each student will be pre-tested, have Fundamentals of Coaching
a mid-term test and a post-term test at the Grades 10-12
conclusion of the program. This course Course Number 740
would be excellent for those athletes who are Semester Course - 0.5 credit
involved in more than a varsity sport. This Prerequisite: 9-10 PE
course may be used to meet half of the Estimated Fee: Optional Coaching Certificate
($65.00) and CPR Certificate ($45.00)
physical education graduation requirement. Recommended For: College Bound/Technical
Education
Career: A,B,E,H,P
Fit for Life
Grades 10-12 The impact of coaching has exploded,
Course Number 741 touching every aspect of today’s society.
Semester Course - 0.5 credit
Prerequisite: 9-10 PE Through this course, the student will develop
Estimated Fee: TBD guidelines and principles helpful in
Recommended For: College Bound/Technical organizing a successful athletic program.
Education The course will emphasize an awareness of
Career: A,B,E,H,P the demands of the coaching profession and
explore issues and ethical considerations
Fit for Life is a physical education course significant to coaching.
for students who wish to participate in
physical activities that can be pursued Students will take practice tests for coaching
throughout one’s lifetime. Students will and CPR through the National Federation of
learn rules and fundamental techniques for a High School Coaches and the American Red
variety of fitness activities. In addition, Cross.
students will learn basic techniques and
safety guidelines that should be followed
when exercising. Students will develop a Aerobics 11-12
personal fitness plan. Emphasis in class will Grades 11-12
be on development of a spirit of cooperation Course Number 744
and good sportsmanship than on a fostering Semester Course - 0.5 credit
Prerequisite: Completion of Physical Education
sense of competition. Students will master a Graduation Requirement and Teacher
series of skills tests to help develop an Recommendation
appreciation and understanding of fitness Estimated Fee: $10.00
activities. It is important that students Recommended For: Fitness Minded
develop an understanding of the rules and Career: A,B,H,P
fundamental techniques for games that can This elective course provides a total body
be played throughout one’s lifetime. Having aerobic fitness and strength-training program
basic knowledge of a variety of activities for high school age females. The course
will increase the likelihood that students will impacts cardiovascular endurance, muscle
become lifetime participants in physical strength and endurance, flexibility and body
activity. composition of the amount of fat one has
compared to lean tissue. This exercise
program includes dance aerobics, step, power
walking, Pilates, big fitness ball routines,
stretch cord routines, medicine ball routines,
and a fitness circuit with ladders and jump
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