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All PE classes are semester courses.

 

Course Name: General Health
Course Number:
17.0110001
Term:   Semester
Grade:
  9 – 12
Prerequisites:  None. This course is recommended for 9th graders, but can be taken at other grade levels.
Description:
This course fulfills the requirement for graduation and the State of Georgia Drug and Alcohol Awareness component required for obtaining a driver’s license. Course introduces personal health, wellness concepts; human sexuality/sex education; State ADAP requirements; CPR Training; First Aid Procedures; safety practices, responsibility for health decisions, decision-making skills, mental health, emotions, stress, nutrition, and alcohol, drug and tobacco use/abuse. Graduation Requirement.

 

Course Name:  Personal Fitness
Course Number: 
36.0510001
Term:   Semester
Grade:  10 – 12

Prerequisites:  10th –12th graders only
Description: This course fulfills the requirement for graduation. Topics and activities include personal fitness program, stress management, fitness games, nutrition, and weight training. A variety of cardiovascular fitness activities will be implemented to encourage each student to work within their Target Heart Rate Zone. Weight lifting and flexibility exercises are included in this course. A personal workout plan is designed and implemented in the course. Graduation Requirement.

 

Course Name:  Advanced Personal Fitness

Course Number:  36.0510002
Term:   Semester
Grade:  10 – 12
Prerequisites:  Personal Fitness
Description:  Advanced topics and activities in Personal Fitness Program; Stress management; Fitness Games; Nutrition; Weight Training

 

Course Name:  General Physical Education I
Course Number:  36.0110001
Term:   Semester
Grade:  9 – 12
Prerequisites:  None
Description:  Introduces the rules, skills and strategy of flag football, basketball, volleyball, team handball, Frisbee games, tennis, soccer, softball, and table tennis. Team and tournament play is emphasized.

 

Course Name:  General Physical Education II
Course Number:  36.0120001
Term:   Semester
Grade:  9 – 12
Prerequisites:  General Physical Education I
Description:  Introduces the rules, skills and strategy of flag football, basketball, volleyball, team handball, Frisbee games, tennis, soccer, softball, and table tennis. Team and tournament play is emphasized.

 

Course Name:  General Physical Education III
Course Number:  36.0130001
Term:   Semester
Grade:  9 – 12

Prerequisites:  General Physical Education II
Description:  Introduces the rules, skills and strategy of flag football, basketball, volleyball, team handball, Frisbee games, tennis, soccer, softball, and table tennis. Team and tournament play is emphasized.

 

Course Name:  Lifetime Sports
Course Number:  36.0220001
Term:   Semester
Grade:  9 – 12
Prerequisites:  None
Description:  Introduces the rules, skills and strategy of tennis, golf, bocce, table tennis and volleyball. Team and tournament play is emphasized.

 

Course Name:  Recreational Games
Course Number:  36.0270001
Term:   Semester
Grade:  9 – 12
Prerequisites:  None
Description:  Introduces the rules, skills and strategy of table tennis, Frisbee games, badminton, bowling, pickle ball, horseshoes and shuffleboard. Team and tournament play is emphasized.

 

Course Name:  Intermediate Recreational Games
Course Number:  36.0270002
Term:   Semester
Grade:  9 – 12
Prerequisites:  Recreational Games
Description:  Intermediate table tennis, Frisbee games, badminton, bowling, pickle ball, horseshoes and shuffleboard.

 

Course Name:  Aerobic Dance
Course Number:  36.0530001
Term:   Semester
Grade:  9 – 12
Prerequisites:  None; Girls ONLY
Description: This course provides students with fundamentals of fitness through rhythmic dance movements. Aerobic dance, fitness, and rhythmic activities emphasized.

                       

Course Name:  Weight Training 1
Course Number:  36.0540001
Term:   Semester
Grade:  9 – 12
Prerequisites:  None
Description:  Introductory course that is designed to enhance the student’s muscular strength and endurance. Students will gain knowledge in fitness concepts such as frequency, intensity, duration, sets, and repetitions. Cardiovascular training is included in this course.

 

Course Name:  Weight Training 2
Course Number:  36.0540002
Term:   Semester
Grade:  9 – 12
Prerequisites:  Weight Training 1
Description:  This course is for the serious student/athlete who has a desire to work on total body strength and fitness. The student/athlete will be required to perform all major lifts and will be given a weightlifting program designed to build strength and muscle size. Cardiovascular training is included in this course. 

 

Course Name:  Weight Training 3
Course Number:  36.0540003 – Semester 1     Prerequisites:  Athlete involved in fall sport
Course Number:  36.0510601 – Semester 2     Prerequisites:  Athlete involved in fall sport
Course Number:  36.0280602 – Semester 1     Prerequisites:  Athlete involved in winter/spring sport
Course Number:  36.0350601 – Semester 2     Prerequisites:  Athlete involved in winter/spring sport
Term:   Semester
Grade:  9 – 12
Description:  This course is designed for the serious student/athlete involved in a school or club sport activity.  Each student/ athlete will have an understanding of power lifting techniques, improving in muscular strength and endurance and will be given a weight training program that is specific to their sport. Cardiovascular training is included in this course. 

 

Course Name:  Body Sculpting
Course Number:  36.0560001 – Semester 1       Prerequisites:  FEMALE Athlete involved in a sport
Course Number:  36.0280602 – Semester 2       Prerequisites:  FEMALE Athlete involved in a sport
Term:   Semester
Grade:  9 – 12
Description: This course uses a variety of conditioning activities with cognitive concepts. Muscle tone, body composition, and personal fitness goals emphasized.

 

Course Name: Outdoor Education
Course Number:  36.0250001
Term:   Semester
Grade:  11 – 12
Prerequisites:  Juniors and seniors only
Description:  Introduces the basics skills of hiking, camping, cooking over a fire, conservation, archery, rock climbing and orienteering. Students will have the opportunity to engage in enrichment activities such as camping trips, rock climbing and white water rafting. 

 

Course Name: Intermediate Outdoor Education
Course Number:  36.0250002
Term:   Semester
Grade:  11, 12
Prerequisites:  Outdoor Education; Juniors and Seniors only
Description:  This course further explores climbing, camping, cooking, and safety/survival in a more rigorous and demanding conditions. Field trips may include overnight camping, weekend backpacking trip, and canoeing.

 

Course Name: Physical Conditioning
Course Number:  36.0520001
Term:   Semester
Grade:  11, 12
Prerequisites:  Personal Fitness; Juniors and Seniors only
Description:  Students in this course will apply basic concepts of physical fitness, strength and aerobic conditioning. Health-related concepts will be discussed.

 

Course Name: Advanced Physical Conditioning
Course Number:  36.0520002
Term:   Semester
Grade:  11, 12
Prerequisites:  Physical Conditioning; Juniors and Seniors only
Description:  This course is an in-depth evaluation of one's personal fitness level. Each student designs a personal fitness program geared toward his/her personal needs and interest.