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PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH

The graduation requirement for Physical Education is three (3.0) credits in grades 9-12.
The graduation requirement for Health is one credit. It is recommended that all students take health during the sophomore year.

Physical Education involves participation in units based on introductory to advanced levels of skill. The semester will be divided into two quarters; each quarter class earning .5 credits and being graded separately. Offerings include team, individual, and fitness activities. Each student is encouraged to select one team, one individual, and one fitness activity within the six required quarters.

A gym uniform is required for all activity classes. Acceptable uniforms include gym shorts, t-shirt, sweats, socks, tennis shoes. The Physical education uniform must be different from clothes worn that day to school. In swimming classes, boy’s swim suits must have a liner and a drawstring. Girls are encouraged to wear one-piece suits designed for lap swimming. Swim caps are required for all students with long hair (teacher discretion). In all activity classes, it is the student’s responsibility to supply a lock and keep personal items secured.

 

HEALTH
Course Length: 1 semester
Grade: 10
Credit per semester: 1.0 (Health or Elective)
Prerequisite: None

This course will influence attitudes toward health which will promote respect for the human mind and body and the factors which foster optimum healthful living. Good health shall be identified as mental, social, and physical well-being and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity.
Emphasis will be placed on developing self-esteem and positive interpersonal relationships. The students will be encouraged to explore the emerging health information and develop the ability to weigh the validity of such information for application to their existing health status.

 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Course Length: 1 semester
Credit per Semester: 1.0 (Graduation Requirement)
Prerequisite: None

Students who participate in quality physical education programs receive a variety of benefits including the development of: (1) a variety of motor skills and abilities related to lifetime leisure skills, (2) improved understanding of the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, (3) improved understanding and appreciation of movement and the human body, (4) improved knowledge of the rules and strategies of particular games and sports, and (5) improved self-confidence and self-worth as they relate to physical education and recreation activities.

Classes offered at Palmer to fulfill Physical education requirements are:

Fall/Spring: Quarters 1 and /or 4
Recreational Games*
Softball/Outdoor Recreation**
Fitness and Conditioning***
Fitness for Life
Weights
Swimming
Tennis

Winter: Quarters 2 and/or 3
Recreational Games*
Badminton
Fitness and Conditioning***
Fitness for Life
Weights
Swimming

*The recreational games class could include any of the following activities: basketball, floor hockey, indoor soccer, volleyball, team handball, and other team games.

**The softball/outdoor recreation class could include any of the following activities: softball, soccer, flag football, ultimate Frisbee and other outdoor activities.

***A teacher recommendation is required for the fitness and conditioning class.

 

IBMYP Physical Education 1
Course Length: 1 semester
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit per Semester: 1.0 (Physical Education or Elective)
Prerequisite: IB Student

Students who participate in quality physical education programs receive a variety of benefits including the development of: 1) a variety of motor skills and abilities related to lifetime leisure skills, 2) improved understanding of the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, 3) improved understanding and appreciation of movement and the human body, 4) improved knowledge of the rules and strategies of particular games and sports, and 5) improved self-confidence and self-worth as they relate to physical education and recreation activities.

 

FUND HEALTH (Fundamentals of Health)
Course Length: 1 Semester
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit per semester: 1.0
Prerequisite: Student requires alternative curriculum as stated on current IEP

These individualized courses are tailored to students needs. This course will influence basic attitudes towards health which will promote respect for the body and factors which promote healthful living. Emphasis is placed on developing positive self-esteem and interpersonal relationships.