Health and Physical Education
Physical Education from an online school? Yes, in fact, an online school is perhaps the best place to begin a lifelong commitment to physical fitness. Combining modern technology with old fashioned fun, the Physical Education course encourages fitness, rather than competitiveness.
Courses
HEALTH A
In this class students will explore the dangers of peer pressure and alcohol, as well as guide them to make healthy lifestyle decisions. Gaining this information will allow students to think for themselves and make informed decisions. Students will complete this course feeling empowered with information to make sound decisions, leading to healthy lives and a sense of well-being.
SUGGESTED GRADE LEVEL: 9 – 12 PRE-REQUISITES: None
HEALTH 7/8 (Middle School)
Students explore how behavioral choices, such as nutrition and physical activity, affect health, then information is provided to make healthy choices. Topics include: nutrition and physical activity; growth, development, and sexual health; safety and injury prevention; alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; mental, emotional, and social health; and personal and community health.
SUGGESTED GRADE LEVEL: 7-8 PRE-REQUISITES: None
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 7/8 (Middle School)
Students explore the importance of physical activity. Topics include: sports and recreation, sportsmanship, leadership, and inclusivity, safety while being active, and developing lifelong healthy habits, such as daily activity.
SUGGESTED GRADE LEVEL: 7-8 PRE-REQUISITES: None
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1A
Students examine the importance of physical activity, personal fitness, and healthy eating habits. Topics include: useful techniques and different aspects of sport and recreation, a personal fitness evaluation, the design of a personal exercise plan and tracking of results.
SUGGESTED GRADE LEVEL: 9 – 12 PREREQUISITES: None
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1B
Students explore key concepts that lead to improved fitness, wellness, and overall health. Topics include: description of the human body, including anatomy, physiology, and nutrition; practical applications, such as metabolism manipulation, correct exercise form, and effective programming for personal health goals.
SUGGESTED GRADE LEVEL: 9 – 12 PREREQUISITES: None
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2A
Students explore key concepts from combative sports, gymnastics and tumbling, and a variety of team sports and activities. The focus is on advanced fitness guidelines and cognitive factors that affect performance. Topics include: motor skill development, game strategy, self-evaluation of fitness, setting goals, designing an exercise plan, and tracking results.
SUGGESTED GRADE LEVEL: 10 – 12 PREREQUISITES: Physical Education 1
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2B
Students explore how to develop personalized physical fitness plans while completing physical activities throughout the course. Topics include: how to assess fitness levels, modify fitness goals, evaluate fitness products and programs, leadership, and progress tracking in a daily physical activity log.
SUGGESTED GRADE LEVEL: 10 – 12 PREREQUISITES: Physical Education 1