Physical Education

Physical Education Department and Health / Wellness Course Offerings

Grade

P.E. Course Options

Choose one:

Leisure PE
Recreational Games

10 & 11

Choose one:

Lifetime Pursuits
Net Games
Outdoor Adventure
Personal Fitness

Grade 12: If your 1.0 PE credit has been satisfied, you may take one of the Grade 10 & 11 P.E. course offerings as an elective.

Grade	Health & Wellness Course Options
9 or 10	Health I
11 or 12	Health II

DHHS requires 2.0 credits Physical Education and Health/Wellness for graduation.

The Physical Education and Health & Wellness program is driven to prepare students to be life-long learners competent in both health and physical literacy. Carefully designed and blended curricula will provide opportunity to develop the ability to access, understand, apply, and advocate for health information and services, to maintain or enhance one’s own health or the health of others, as well as develop confidence to engage in a variety of physical activities that promote lifelong fitness. It is our school community’s belief that development of Profile of a Graduate skills related to health, wellness, and physical activity are crucial in making physical, intellectual, and social and emotional health-enhancing choices across one’s lifespan.

The Physical Education program provides an environment conducive to learning, enjoying, and building self-confidence. A physically educated person has learned skills necessary to perform a variety of physical activities, is physically fit, participates regularly in physical activity, knows the implications of and the benefits from involvement in physical activities, and values physical activity and its contribution to a healthful lifestyle.

Health Education is designed to help students assume responsibility for their health and the health of others. Courses focus on the development of the following health skills: Accessing information, Analyzing Influences, Decision-Making and Goal-Setting, Communication, Self-Management, and Advocacy.

Note: Courses must be taken in grade level sequence, and passing each health course is required for graduation.

P.E. and Health & Wellness Course Options: Incoming Grade Nine

Please note that during the 2023-2024 school year, Grade 9 students will select one of the two grade 9 Physical Education options. Health I can be taken in either grade 9 or 10.

Recreational Games

Recreational Games

0.5 Credit Physical Education
Course No. 914
Trimesters: 1

The goal of this course is to promote physical activity and healthy competition that can be enjoyed throughout a lifetime. Students will participate in a variety of group and individual recreational activities to develop an appreciation for an active lifestyle. Learning experiences will provide opportunities for social interaction, enabling students to develop collective intelligence and sportsmanship. Activities may include archery, badminton, pickleball, ultimate frisbee/football, flag football, international games, ropes course, team-building initiatives, and dodging and fleeing games. Students will be encouraged to take healthy risks to step out of their comfort zone to promote social and emotional growth. State fitness testing will take place during this course.

Health I

Health I

0.5 Credit Health
Course No. 916
Trimesters: 1

Health I will support students in developing skills to make healthy choices thereby reducing risk behaviors. Students will engage in activities predicated on decision-making, analyzing influences, advocacy, communication, and self-management capabilities as they explore topics such as stress management, sexual health, healthy relationships, nutrition, alcohol, nicotine, and other drugs. Community-based resources, such as Madison Youth and Family Services, will support and aid in the delivery of select lessons. Students will become CPR/AED certified during this course.

Note: The scheduling program assigns students to Health I in either grade 9 or 10 as the course fits into the student’s schedule.

Leisure PE

Leisure PE

0.5 Credit Physical Education
Course No 904
Trimesters: 1

This course is designed for those students who would like to experience fitness pursuits with an emphasis on individual, small-group cooperative activities rather than competitive games. Students will be exposed to activities that are less traditionally associated with a general physical education class. Students will engage in physical activity through endeavors such as bowling, hiking, group fitness (circuit training, Zumba, yoga, pilates), different types of dance (hip-hop, swing, international), golf, frisbee games, meditation, and backyard games. Students will learn about how these activities support the health components of fitness while providing enjoyment. State fitness testing will take place during this course.

P.E. and Health & Wellness Course Options: Grades Ten and Eleven

Health II

Health II

0.5 Credit Health
Course No. 918
Trimesters: 1

Health II will build upon prior health instruction by having students apply their prior knowledge through student-centered, project-based learning that provides student choice and self-direction. Students will learn and practice strategies for decision-making, advocacy, accessing information, and analyzing influences. Topics explored include sexual health, disease prevention, mental health, and addiction, along with self and situational awareness in order to lead a healthy, balanced, and mindful life. Community-based resources, such as Madison Youth and Family Services, will support and aid in the delivery of select lessons.

Note: The scheduling program assigns students to Health II in either grade 11 or 12 as the course fits in the student’s schedule. Consequently, the Final Exam Exemption Policy for students in grade 12 will apply to all students when they take this course.

Lifetime Pursuits

Lifetime Pursuits

0.5 Credit Physical Education
Course No 906
Trimesters: 1

This course will emphasize the importance of lifelong health and wellness as students engage in competitive and cooperative individual or group activities. Students will learn to maintain a balance of physical, social, mental, and emotional health. Participation in net games, Tai Chi, invasion games, mobility, pilates, weight training, dance, ropes course, backyard/leisure activities, and general fitness will allow students to survey a wide variety of fitness pursuits to hone their interests. Students will be asked to be open-minded to new activities to help them discover interests that they enjoy and can pursue throughout their life to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle.

Net Games

Net Games

0.5 Credit Physical Education
Course No 908
Trimesters: 1

Students will participate in a variety of group and individual activities that utilize nets as targets, boundaries, and goals, to develop an appreciation for an active lifestyle. Students will engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity in games such as tennis, pickleball, badminton, street hockey, volleyball, soccer, speedball, basketball, and tchoukball. This course will provide learning opportunities for social interaction, enabling students to develop collective intelligence, sportsmanship, and social skills that will support them as they engage in lifelong fitness pursuits. Students will be encouraged to take healthy risks to step out of their comfort zone to promote social and emotional growth.

Personal Fitness

Personal Fitness

0.5 Credit Physical Education
Course No. 912
Trimesters: 1

This course is designed to enhance physical performance and the likelihood of engaging in lifelong physical activity. Students will have exposure to the health and skill-related components of fitness such as cardiorespiratory endurance, power, flexibility, muscular strength, and balance. Emphasis will be placed on developing an appreciation for and a deeper understanding of the goal-setting process as it applies to lifelong fitness. Students will spend time engaging in exercises that improve the fundamental aspects of fitness through the following activities: High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), high-intensity cardio activities, foam rolling, body weight and free weight training, Tai Chi, yoga, mobility, resistance training with bands, circuit training, and cardio-based games. As part of the course, students will engage in goal setting and tracking their personal data, and students will be expected to wear a heart rate monitor and analyze their data.

Outdoor Adventure

Outdoor Adventure

0.5 Credit Physical Education
Course No 902
Trimesters: 1

This course focuses on learning and developing skills in various outdoor activities and their connection to social emotional wellness and physical health. While participating in this course, students will apply their skills and knowledge in various outdoor activities such as, hiking, backpacking, navigation, orienteering, as well as wilderness safety, education and preservation. During these experiences students will be making connections between enjoying nature and the physical, mental and emotional benefits that outdoor activities provide. The ultimate goal for this course is to open students’ minds to the connections of social emotional wellness and nature while providing practical experiences to increase their knowledge and skills of outdoor activities. Students will leave this course with the knowledge, skills and confidence to pursue a life full of wellness through endless outdoor adventures.