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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Wellness Through Group Fitness
Level I Physical Education Course
Wilson High School’s Level 2 Physical Education courses involve fitness testing to monitor and analyze student’s physical fitness status. All level 2 students will leave this course with an understanding of how to apply their own physical fitness program.This course provides an opportunity to explore fitness with an emphasis on group and team fitness. Each day students will perform a different style workout from fitness circuits, fitness dance, fitness stretching, fitness obstacles, fitness strength training, and fitness intervals, etc. Some of the group fitness activities involve Yoga, Pilates, Kickboxing, Body Pump, Body Flow, Barre, POUND, Bootcamp, ZUMBA, HIIT, At-Home Workouts such as Beach Body, Tone it Up, Jillian Michaels, etc. Some of the Team Fitness Activities include Group obstacle courses, Group Circuits (as many rounds as possible, every minute on the minute, etc.), and Partner workouts. Physical wellness will be achieved through fitness workouts to help maintain/improve the following health-related components of fitness: cardiorespiratory fitness, flexibility, muscular strength, and muscular endurance. Various tools will be used to assess student progress and goal achievement. This is a great course for students who have an interest in working out in a group fitness styled structure.
Stress Management (Health Elective)
Stress is not caused by the daily occurrences that happen in our lives, but our reactions to the situations. A correctly implemented stress reduction plan will increase concentration, decrease anxiety, and create the emotional distance needed to respond appropriately. Effectively managing stress often leads to an improved health status. The course will analyze the anatomy and physiology of the stress reaction. By investigating historical trends and current research, students will be equipped with the tools to make the stress reaction their “friend.” With examination, analysis, and authentic participation in stress management techniques, students will create an individualized stress management plan to meet their daily needs.
Credits: 0.5 Length: Semester Grade: 9-12
Advanced Strength And Fitness
Level II Physical Education Course; Pre-requisite: Wellness Through Strength & Fitness
Advanced techniques of progressive resistance exercise (PRE) are implemented as well as in- depth study of theory in exercise science. Students recommended for this course will enter with a strong background in strength and conditioning principles and be highly motivated. Evaluation of students is based on end-of-quarter testing for strength and fitness levels and knowledge of the principles being studied. Attendance and participation are very important aspects of this course. Boys in Strength/Fitness II will have the opportunity to design and implement an individualized program.
Advanced Sports and Games
Level II Physical Education Course; Pre-requisite: Any Level I PE
This course provides an opportunity to explore fitness with an emphasis on games and sports. Physical fitness activities will include cooperative games, invasion, net and wall, target, and fielding, and striking games/sports. Various tools will be used to assess student progress and goal achievement.
Athletic Training and Injury Prevention (Health Elective)
This course will introduce students to athletic training by focusing on the care and prevention of athletic injuries. Topics include but are not limited to injury prevention, injury assessment, injury rehabilitation, and counseling techniques used in caring for athletes. Students will explore upper and lower extremity injuries by applying taping strategies, bracing techniques, baseline assessments, and emergency care of an injured patient.
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grade: 10-12
Credits: 0.5 Length: Semester Grade: 10-12
Credits: 0.5 Length: Semester Grade: 10-12
Credits: 0.5 Length: Semester Grade: 10-12
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