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Foothill High

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Physical Education

Physical Education Courses

Physical Education Courses

P. E. Course 1

PE Course 1
Prerequisite: None
Physical Education 1 is mandatory for all 9th grade students. This course is designed to give students the opportunity to learn through a comprehensive sequentially planned Physical Education program in accordance with the California Model Content Standards for Physical Education. Students will be empowered to make choices, meet challenges and develop positive behaviors in fitness, wellness, and movement activity for a lifetime. Emphasis is placed on students analyzing skills for effective physical fitness. Units of instruction include: introduction to physical education, fitness (including fitness technology), individual and dual activities, rhythm/dance, and aquatics. All 9th grade students will be required to take the California State Mandated Physical Fitness Test(s).

P.E. Course 2

PE Course 2
Prerequisite: P.E. Course 1
This course is designed to give students the opportunity to learn through a comprehensive sequentially planned Physical Education program in accordance with the California Model Content Standards for Physical Education. Students will be empowered to make choices, meet challenges and develop positive behaviors in fitness, wellness, and movement activity for a lifetime. Emphasis is placed on students analyzing skills for effective physical fitness. Units of instruction involve providing an opportunity for more complex levels of in-depth study in the following areas: physical education and fitness (including fitness technology), team sports, combative/self-defense, and gymnastics/tumbling.

P.E. 3 - Weight Training

PE 3 Weight Training
Prerequisite: P.E. Course 1; participate in sports program with approval from Athletic Coach or Sports Team Coach
This course is designed to give students the opportunity to learn weight training concepts and techniques used for obtaining optimal physical fitness. Students will benefit from comprehensive weight training and cardiorespiratory endurance activities. Students will learn the basic fundamentals of weight training, strength training, aerobic training, and overall fitness training and conditioning. Course includes both lecture and activity sessions. Students will be empowered to make wise choices, meet challenges, and develop positive behaviors in fitness, wellness, and movement activity for a lifetime.