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PHYSICAL
EDUCATION 1 & 2
The core program offered to ninth grade students includes an introduction
to team sports, recreational activities, physical fitness testing and
conditioning. Basic skills and knowledge of activities are emphasized.
Students apply fundamental movement skills in team sports and analyze
movement performance. Personal fitness scores are compared to health
related standards, and goals are set for improvement. Students create and
implement a personal fitness program, monitor physical changes and modify
the plan as their goals are reached.
GRADE LEVEL: 9 PREREQUISITES: None
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3
& 4
Students apply fundamental skills in individual and dual sports and dance.
New courses are offered with the introduction of Outdoor Education and
Orienteering. The principles of resistance levels and Newton's Laws are used in the analysis of
movement to improve physical performance. There is continuing emphasis on
health related fitness.
GRADE LEVEL: 10 PREREQUISITES: Physical Education 1
& 2
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION 5,
6, 7 & 8
Advanced elective courses are offered for students who wish to further
develop skills in sports and fitness. Elective course offerings are
determined by site administration according to teacher
allocations/availability and student interest. Swimming is offered at this
level.
GRADE LEVEL: 11 - 12 PREREQUISITES: Physical
Education 1-4
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SWIMMING TEST
Students must swim two lengths of the pool using any stroke and tread water
one minute.
GRADE LEVEL: 9 - 12 (Required for graduation) PREREQUISITES:
None
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JROTC 1, 2, 3 & 4
(INTRODUCTION TO JROTC)
Four semesters of progressive leadership development consisting of
subcourses on history, purpose and objectives of the JROTC programs,
leadership theory, management principals, personality needs and group
dynamics, oral communications and teaching skills, map reading,
orienteering, drill and ceremonies, first aid, alcohol and drug abuse and
physical fitness training are offered. Optional participation is offered in
after- school competition drill teams, drum corps, leadership encampments
and adventure training.
GRADE LEVEL: 9 - 12 PREREQUISITES: None
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JROTC 5, 6, 7, &
8 (ADVANCED)
Four semesters of hands-on management and leadership experience with
maximum opportunity to teach and supervise junior cadets in all aspects of
the programmed activities. Subcourses in advanced leadership techniques,
military history, written communication skills, advanced map reading, and
command and staff responsibilities are offered. Optional participation is
offered in after-school competition, drill teams, drum corps, leadership
encampments and adventure training.
GRADE LEVEL: 11, 12 PREREQUISITES: JROTC 1-4
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RIFLERY
The course content emphasizes safety, maintenance and handling of the
precision air rifle and the 22-caliber rifle. The program develops position
rifle marksmanship and coaching skills. Students are offered the
opportunity to compete against other schools and teams at the State and
National level. Participation may lead to an Athletic Association letter
award, entry into collegiate riflery programs, and scholarships. Optional
participation is also offered in the Summer Biathlon, trap and skeet.
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12 PREREQUISITES: Permission of
teacher
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