Physical Education Department

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P.E. 9th
Grade Level: 9
Credits: 10.0
Graduation Requirement: P.E.
Pre-requisites: None
Grading Scale: 4.0
Description: This course is designed to involve the students in a variety of activities that will enhance their coordination, along with building their cardiovascular endurance. The activities are geared towards team sports, where the students learn not only the rules and strategies of the sport, but teamwork and socialization skills necessary for success, both in and out of the classroom. The California Physical Fitness Test is part of the 9th grade requirement, and students must score in the passing range on 5 of the 6 tests in order to pass this requirement.

P.E. 10, 11, 12
Grade Level: 10-12
Credits: 10.0
Graduation Requirement: P.E.
Pre-requisites: None
Grading Scale: 4.0
Description: The class will be geared toward individual sports activities that give the student the opportunity to learn life-long skills for a healthy, physically fit lifestyle. These units include activities such as tennis, golf, archery, and ping pong.

Physical Fitness
Grade Level: 10-12
Credits: 10.0
Graduation Requirement: P.E.
Pre-requisites: None
Grading Scale: 4.0
Description: A class designed to help the student look better and feel better through the use of aerobics and weight training. Emphasis will be in altering body dimensions, weight control, nutrition, and improved cardiovascular endurance. May be repeated for credit.

Athletic Physical Fitness

Grade Level: 9-12
Credits: 10.0
Graduation Requirement: P.E.
Pre-requisites: Must be pre-season/in-season athlete.
Grading Scale: 4.0
Description: A course designed for athletes at WUHS who are interested in pre-season or in-season conditioning. The class will include weight training and cardiovascular conditioning, with individualized programs for students according to their sport and personal goals. Emphasis will be placed on proper training techniques and sport-specific exercises. Information on nutrition for athletes will also be offered. May be repeated for credit. Students must maintain sports eligibility to be enrolled in this course.

Weight Training for Football
Grade Level: 9-12
Credits: 10.0
Graduation Requirement: P.E.
Pre-requisites: Must be pre-season/in-season athlete.
Grading Scale: 4.0
Description: This course is designed for WUHS student athletes that are currently playing football. The focus will be on the principles of weight training, plyometrics, speed and agility training, and powerlifting. This course will emphasize the five components of fitness, cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility and body composition, Students will participate in cardiovascular assessments throughout each semester.

PE Credit for 3-Sport Athletes
Grade Level: 10-12
Credits: 10.0
Graduation Requirement: P.E.
Grading Scale: 4.0
Description: Athletes who participate in Fall, Winter AND Spring sports will receive 10.0 PE credits towards their graduation credit. Credit is issued at the end of the school year upon completion of all three seasons (prior to June 1st), and upon review and approval of the Athletic Director, PE Department Chair, and Principal and submitted to the Registrar to issue credit on the student transcript. Students may not use credit to graduate early, but may use this opportunity to reduce credit load for such purposes as completing a CTE Pathway and/or Early Release in their Senior year.