Physical Education
Physical Education is an essential part of the total education of the individual. At the high school level, students are afforded a variety of experiences which provide a thorough knowledge of content, skills, and confidence to live a physically activity, healthy, lifestyle. Students will be able to develop an understanding of the relationship between physical activity and maintenance of lifetime fitness.
ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION
079984 1 credit Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
This course is available to students on recommendation of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team. Individual goals and objectives are developed through the IEP process, which reflects a student’s present level of performance.
ADVANCED PHYSICAL EDUCATION I
07053T or U ½ credit Grades 10, 11, 12
070534 1 credit Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Fitness for Life
ADVANCED PHYSICAL EDUCATION II
07054T or U ½ credit Grades 11, 12
070544 1 credit Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Advanced Physical Education I
ADVANCED PHYSICAL EDUCATION III
07055T or U ½ credit Grade 12
070554 1 credit Grade 12
Prerequisite: Advanced Physical Education II
These courses emphasize the development of intermediate skills in a wide variety of individual, team, and lifetime sports. All classes are open on a coeducational basis and are structured to meet the interests and needs of the students.
AEROBICS I
07997T or U ½ credit Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Fitness for Life
AEROBICS II
07988T or U ½ credit Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Aerobics I
AEROBICS III
07989T or U ½ credit Grade 12
Prerequisite: Aerobics II
These courses emphasize dance movements as well as a mixture of running, hopping, skipping, jumping, and stretching. All activities are choreographed to include warm-up, conditioning, and cool-down phases in the development of cardio-respiratory fitness.
BASIC WEIGHT TRAINING I
07065T or U ½ credit Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Weight Training
BASIC WEIGHT TRAINING II
07066T or U ½ credit Grade 12
Prerequisite: Basic Weight Training I
These courses emphasize the lifetime application of weight training as it relates to personal fitness. All classes are open on a coeducational basis and are structured to meet the needs and interests of the students.
FITNESS FOR LIFE
070514 ½ credit Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Code: EOC
This course is required for ALL students and should be taken in Grade 9.
This course consists of an assessment of health and skill related components of fitness and the formulation of individual fitness programs. It is designed to provide adolescents with knowledge and skills needed to engage in a physically active, healthy lifestyle throughout life.
INTRODUCTION TO WEIGHT TRAINING
07064T or U ½ credit Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Fitness for Life
This course emphasizes weight training techniques. Students will be instructed in the lifetime application of weight training as it relates to personal fitness. All classes are open on a coeducational basis and are structured to meet the needs and interests of the students.
LIFETIME SPORTS
079964 1 credit Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Fitness for Life
This course introduces skiing, orienteering, bicycling, hiking, swimming and boating safety, bowling, and other life sports as determined by student interest are offered. These courses consist of advanced training and techniques in a minimum of four lifetime sports skills. Students would gain an understanding and appreciation of the value of leisure-time recreational activities.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT I
07061T or U ½ credit Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Fitness for Life
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT II
07062T or U ½ credit Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Physical Education and Sport I
These courses emphasize the development of intermediate skills and a wide variety of physical education activities. All classes are open on a coeducational basis and are structured to meet the interests and needs of the students.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION LEADERSHIP AND DISABILITY AWARENESS
079985 1 credit Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Approval of instructor
This elective course develops leadership skills in physical education and recreation. It allows students to carry out specific responsibilities in connection with the routine organization of a class when working with students with disabilities. Students will be given specific training targeted toward effective peer tutoring. As the course progresses, there will be practical experiences geared toward a better understanding of the many areas of teaching students with disabilities in physical education based on an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Specific assignments will center on disability awareness.
SPORTS OFFICIATING I
079944 1 credit Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Fitness for Life
SPORTS OFFICIATING II
079954 1 credit Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Sports Officiating I
SPORTS OFFICIATING III
079955 1 credit Grade 12
Prerequisite: Sports Officiating II
These courses train students in techniques and rules of officiating various sports. Sports officiating experience is provided in the Physical Education program and in the intramural program of the school. The proper use of responsibility and authority is a major task for students enrolled in this course. In addition, qualified students will officiate in the Charles County middle school tournaments.
SWIMMING AND CONDITIONING I
070734 1 credit Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Fitness for Life, ability to swim 500 yards non-stop
SWIMMING AND CONDITIONING II
070735 1 credit Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Swimming and Conditioning I
These courses offer the opportunity of both aquatic and land-based conditioning techniques to be introduced to students. These techniques will help to continue the fitness for life goals introduced in the 9th grade physical education curriculum.
SWIMMING AND LIFEGUARDING
070744 1 credit Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Fitness for Life and departmental approval
This course is designed to certify the student as an American Red Cross lifeguard. Through lectures, videos, and practice sessions, students will be given the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to water emergencies and have the skills to work as a lifeguard. In association with this course, there is a $120 certification fee to become a Red Cross Lifeguard upon successful completion of the tests and course.
WALKING FOR WELLNESS I
07067T or U ½ credit Grades 10, 11, 12
070664 1 credit Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Fitness for Life
WALKING FOR WELLNESS II
07068T or U ½ credit Grades 11, 12
070684 1 credit Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Walking for Wellness I
WALKING FOR WELLNESS III
07069T or U ½ credit Grades 11, 12
070694 1 credit Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Walking for Wellness II
These courses emphasize the benefits of walking for fitness. Technology will be a key component of motivation for the students. Pedometers, heart rate monitors, and other software will be used to track and store data on walking wellness.
WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR
070814 1 credit Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Fitness for Life; Seventeen years old by the end of the school year, have a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certificate, and departmental approval
This course is for current American Red Cross Lifeguards who wish to become certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with the ability to teach swimming to others. Students are required to earn a minimum of 80 percent on a pre-course test and pass all skills tests. The courses require providing assistance with the scheduled classes at the pool.
WEIGHT TRAINING AND CONDITIONING I
079914 1 credit Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Fitness for Life and departmental approval
WEIGHT TRAINING AND CONDITIONING II
079924 1 credit Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Weight Training and Conditioning I and departmental approval
WEIGHT TRAINING AND CONDITIONING III
079934 1 credit Grade 12
Prerequisite: Weight Training and Conditioning II and departmental approval
These courses provide instruction in weight training techniques, development of the understanding of muscle physiology, and how progressive resistance exercises can be used to develop and condition the human body. The conditioning phase of the program is composed of running and other movement exercises, which improve total fitness. Students are instructed in a sport specific application of weight training to meet personal needs for improving fitness.