Grade: 9 Prerequisite:  None Length of Course: Semester

Description:  The ninth grade physical education course continues to review basic skills of volleyball, basketball, softball and soccer while developing more advanced skills and game strategies of these same sports.  Many units will be completed by a skills test, a written rules exam, and a physical fitness test.  In addition, students will participate in recreational activities of weight lifting, aerobics and other team games.

Grade: 9 Prerequisite:  None Length of Course: Year

Description:   This alternate ninth grade physical education course is to help an individual better condition his/her body through systematic weight, running, and agility programs.  Individual wellness programs are developed to teach students “health for life” habits.  Students are expected to dress and participate in each day’s activities. This course also covers the personal health requirements of the state of Kansas. These students will be integrated with the upperclassmen weightlifting students.

Grade: 11-12  Prerequisite:  PE 9 Length of Course: Semester or Year

Description:  The purpose of the advanced physical education course is to help an individual better condition his body through systematic weight, running, and agility programs.  Individual wellness programs are developed to teach students “health for life” habits.  Students are expected to dress and participate in each day’s activities.

Grade: 11-12  Prerequisite:  PE 9 Length of Course: Semester or Year

Description: The weight lifting class was designed to provide each student with the knowledge needed to understand the importance of strength and fitness training. Students will understand the importance of setting goals for personal improvement and achievement, and will leave the class with a lifelong understanding of how to maintain adequate physical fitness for a healthy lifestyle. All students will be provided with the necessary training on each specific exercise so that the exercise process can be safe and productive. Students are encouraged to remain positive with themselves, as well as with other students in order to maintain a good training atmosphere. It is important to realize that everyone begins this course, and progresses through this course at her own rate, as they reach their own individual goals. Safety is always given the first priority in this class.

Health 

Grade: 9 Prerequisite:  None Length of Course: Semester

Description: This course curriculum follows the Kansas state health standards including the areas of community health, consumer health, environmental health, family life, relationships and human sexuality, injury prevention and safety, mental and emotional health, nutrition, personal health, prevention and control of disease, substance use, abuse and addiction.

Instructional Resource

Edgenuity

Johnson County Department of Health

Kansas Department of Health and Environment

Grade: 10-12  Prerequisite:  PE 9 Length of Course: Semester or Year

Description:  The purpose of this advanced physical education course is to participate in running, volleyball, basketball, tennis, badminton, golf, softball, track & field, soccer, and other fitness activities.  Students are expected to dress and participate in each day’s activities.

Grade:  10-12 Prerequisite:  PE 9 Length of Course: Semester

Description:  This course is designed to provide an opportunity for students to develop a fitness workout plan through the activities of walking and aerobic exercise. Students will participate in a low impact form of exercise that is life-long. The routes vary in distance and usually range from 1 to 3 miles. The instructor will be walking with the class at all times.

Grade: 10-12  Prerequisite:  PE 9 Length of Course: Semester or Year

Description:  Students will actively participate in skill development, lead-up activities, games, and team sports, which may include basketball, flag football, soccer, softball, volleyball, team Frisbee, and speedball.

Grade:  9-12  Prerequisite:  Teacher recommendation  Length of Course: Semester

Description:  Unified Physical Education is a unique opportunity for students of varying ability levels and backgrounds to come together on equal terms through ongoing fitness, sports, leadership and wellness activities. This course focuses on the physical, intellectual and social growth of all participants. Through the use of peer mentorship, individuals in class will help one another develop physical education, teamwork, and overall health and fitness skills. Students with and without disabilities will work together to complete the physical education curriculum with appropriate modifications. Activities may include: team sports, such as volleyball, kickball, softball and basketball; lifetime and recreational sports, such as tennis, ping pong and yard games; and fitness activities such as use of exercise equipment, aerobics and stretching.

Grade: 9-12  Length of Course: Semester or Year

Description:  The purpose of the advanced physical education course is to help an individual better condition his body through systematic weight, running, and agility programs.  Individual wellness programs are developed to teach students “health for life” habits.  Students are expected to dress and participate in each day’s activities.