PHYSICAL EDUCATION

                                                                                   

The Physical Education Department offers a general course that meets the State and district graduation requirement for physical education. This course is required for all 9th and 10th grade students.

 

Note: For 10th grade students this requirement may be met by taking a specialized elective course if approved by the instructor.

 

Students in grades 10, 11 and 12 may select specialized courses listed under the physical education electives. Courses may be repeated for credit.

 

Course Title: PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PHYSICAL ED)                                  Course No.: 2682

Credit: 5  (May be repeated)                                                                          CSIS No:  2500

Meets District Graduation Requirement: Physical Education Requirement         Grade Level: 9 ‑ 10

Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: No

 

This course is designed to be part of a continuous process to meet the following goals of physical education: physical activity; physical fitness; movement skills and knowledge; social development and interaction; self‑image and self‑realization and individual excellence.

 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION ELECTIVES:

 

Course Title: ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION (ADAP PE)                        Course No.: 2502

Prerequisite: Approval of instructor                                                                 CSIS No:  3104

Credit: 5 (May be repeated)                                                                          Grade Level: 9 ‑12

Meets District Graduation Requirement: Physical Education                            Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: No

 

Course Title: BASKETBALL (BASKETBALL)                                                 Course No.: 2530  (SDA, LCC)

Prerequisite:  none                                                                                       CSIS No:  2502

Credit:  5                                                                                                           Grade Level: 10-12

Meets District Graduation Requirement:  Physical Education                           Fulfills UC/CSU: No

 

This course is designed to develop and understand the sport of basketball.  The class provides the rules, strategies and basic fundamentals and physical awareness in the sport.

 

Course Title:  DANCE                                                                                   Course No:  2523

Prerequisite:  None                                                                                      CSIS No:  2501

Credit:  5 (May be repeated.)                                                                         Grade Level:  9-12

Meets District Graduation Requirement:  Physical Education                           Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements:  No

 

This class is designed to provide a strong physical conditioning program and at the same time offer ample opportunity to express and develop individual creativity through participation in dance combination and choreography.

 

Course Title: DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY AND PERFORMANCE                      Course No.: 1002

Prerequisite:  Dance experience or approval of instructor                                 CSIS No:  2352

Credit: 10                                                                                                    Grade Level:  10-12

Meets District Graduation Requirement: Physical Education/VPA                    Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements:  Yes, for VPA

                   

Through this course, students explore, understand, create, evaluate, and criticize dance as an art form.  In historical and cultural contexts, students develop skills that include kinesthetic awareness, theories of choreography, dance technique, and multisensory integration.  Using the dance elements of time, space, and energy, they create and communicate meaning through dance improvisation, composition, and performance.  Students analyze, compare and contrast their work, evaluate their work, and critique their development as an artist.

Course Title: INTERMEDIATE DANCE (INT DANCE P)                                    Course No.: 3602 (LCC)

Prerequisite: Beginning Dance with grade of “A” and approval of instructor         CSIS No:

Credit: 10                                                                                                    Grade Level: 9 ‑ 12

Meets District Graduation Requirement: Visual/Performing Art                         Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements:   

                                                                                                                        approval pending

                                                                                                                 

This course targets the student who has mastered beginning level dance skills and is motivated to advance to a higher level of technique and expression.   Designed to refine students’ dance skills through participation in dance combinations, improvisation, and choreography, students will review fundamental skills while being introduced to increasingly complex and demanding movement.  Students will study several styles including modern, jazz, American Street Dance (hip-hop/funk/breakdance), and various cultural dances.  Students will study these styles in their historical and cultural contexts.  Students will be introduced to theories of choreography and the production process, with an emphasis given to fostering appreciation for the creative process.  Students will have the opportunity to participate in the school’s dance recitals.

 

Course Title: DANCE/AEROBICS (AEROBICS)                                              Course No.: 2525

Prerequisite: None                                                                                       CSIS No: 2501

Credit: 5                                                                                                      Grade Level: 10-12

Meets District Graduation Requirement: Physical Education                            Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: No      

Step aerobics, cardio kickboxing, weights and sit-ups will be a large part of the daily activities of this course.  Students will learn about muscle groups and the exercises that apply to those groups of muscles.

 

Course Title: GYMNASTICS (GYMNASTICS)                                                 Course No.: 2604

Prerequisite: Approval of instructor                                                                 CSIS No: 2598

Credit: 5                                                                                                      Grade Level: 10-12

Meets District Graduation Requirement: Physical Education                            Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: No      

This course is designed to give students a comprehensive study of advanced and optional skills used in the areas of floor exercise, beam, bars, vaulting, and dance.

 

Course Title: RACQUETBALL (RACQUETBALL)                                            Course No.: 2684 (TPHS)

Prerequisite: Personal transportation                                                             CSIS No:  2500

Credit: 5 (May be repeated)                                                                           Grade Level: 10-12

Meets District Graduation Requirement:  Physical Education                           Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: No

 

This course is designed to develop and understand the sport of racquetball.  This class provides the rules, strategies, basic fundamentals, physical awareness, and court awareness for participation in the sport.

 

Course Title: SKATEBOARD (SKATEBOARD)                                               Course No.: 6096 (SDA)

Prerequisite: Student must provide own transportation                                     CSIS No:  2598

Credit: 5 (May be repeated)                                                                          Grade Level: 10-12

Meets District Graduation Requirement:  Physical Education                           Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: No

 

The Academy is able to offer Skateboard through a partnership with the Magdalena Ecke Y.M.C.A.  The park offers beginning to expert runs in both street course and vertical bowl skating.  Student must provide transportation.

 

Course Title: SURF LIFESAVING (SURF LFSVG)                                          Course No.: 9319 (SDA, LCC)

Prerequisite: This course requires parental consent, passing a                         CSIS No: 2548

  500 yard swim test, 10 minute tread water test, and ˝ mile                           Grade Level: 10 ‑ 12

  paddle test, plus successful completion of previous semester's                      Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: No

  P. E. course. Student must furnish surfboard, wet suit,

  provide own transportation, and sign a liability waiver.

Credit: 5 (May be repeated)

Meets District Graduation Requirement: Physical Education

 

This course teaches basic lifesaving techniques and water safety.

 

Course Title: SURF P.E. (SURF PE)                                                              Course No.: 2696

Prerequisite: Surf Lifesaving (Course 9319), parental consent, or                      CSIS No:  2500

 pass basic water safety test and/approval of instructor.                                  Grade Level: 10 ‑ 12

Credit: 5                                                                                                      Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: No

Meets District Graduation Requirement: Physical Education

 

This course is for advanced surfers.

 

Course Title: TEAM SPORTS (TEAM SPORTS)                                             Course No.: 2698

Prerequisite: Approval of instructor                                                                 CSIS No:  2500

Credit: 5 (May be repeated)                                                                          Grade Level: 10 ‑ 12

Meets District Graduation Requirement: Physical Education                            Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: No

 

This course develops skills in the following sports:  Baseball (Course No. 3954); Boys Basketball (Course No. 0612) (BASKETBALL-V); Field Hockey (Course No. 2537); Football (Course No. 2572); Girls Basketball (Course No. 7423) (BASKETBALL-G); Pep Squad (Course No. 2697); Soccer (Course No. 8796); Softball (Course No. 2690); Wrestling (Course No. 2778); JV Football (Course No. 9767); Volleyball Team (Course No. 7433).

 

Emphasis is placed on individual optimum performance.

 

Course Title:  TENNIS (TENNIS)                                                                   Course No.:  2730 (LCC, TPHS)

Prerequisite:  None                                                                                      CSIS No:  2502

Credit:  5 (May be repeated)                                                                          Grade Level:  10-12

Meets District Graduation Requirement:  Physical Education                           Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements:  No

 

This course is designed to develop and understand the sport of Tennis.  The class provides the rules, strategies, and basic fundamentals, physical awareness and court awareness for participation in the sport.

 

Course Title: VOLLEYBALL (VOLLEYBALL)                                                 Course No.:  2760

Prerequisite:  None                                                                                      CSIS No:  2502

Credit:  5 (May be repeated)                                                                          Grade Level:  10-12

Meets District Graduation Requirement:  Physical Education                           Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements:  No

 

Course Title: WEIGHT CONDITIONING (WT/COND)                                       Course No.: 2784

Prerequisite: Approval of instructor                                                                 CSIS No:  2500

Credit: 5 (May be repeated)                                                                          Grade Level: 10 ‑ 12

Meets District Graduation Requirement: Physical Education                            Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: No

 

Course Title: WEIGHT TRAINING (WEIGHT TRNG)                                       Course No.: 2772 (SDA/TPHS)

Prerequisite: None                                                                                       CSIS No:  2500

Credit: 5 (May be repeated)                                                                          Grade Level: 10 ‑ 12

Meets District Graduation Requirement: Physical Education                            Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: No

 

This course is designed to instruct the basic fundamentals and techniques of universal gym and free bar weight lifting.

 

Course Title:  SPORTS MEDICINE (ROP)                                                      Course No: 7249

Prerequisite:  16 years of age                                                                        CSIS No: 2598

Credit:  5                                                                                                     Grade Level: 10-12

Meets District Graduation Requirement: Practical Arts                                    Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: No

 

This course is designed as an introduction to the basic principles of prevention, recognition, evaluation and management of athletic injuries.  This course will focus on anatomy and physiology of muscle groups and skeletal system, vital signs, patient care and management, CPR, and safety factors related to sports medicine, and sports medicine procedures.

 

PILOT COURSES

 

Course Title:  FYI                                                                                         Course No.: 

Prerequisite:  None                                                                                      CSIS No:  

Credit: 5                                                                                                      Grade Level:  9-12

Meets District Graduation Requirement: Elective                                             Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: No

 

This course is designed to prepare seniors for life after high school concerning rights and responsibilities.  It will also provide the most current and up-to-date health information.  The National Endowment for Financial Education curriculum and workbook will be used. 


Course Title:  FITNESS WALKING                                                                Course No.: 

Prerequisite:  None                                                                                      CSIS No:  

Credit: 5                                                                                                      Grade Level:  10-12

Meets District Graduation Requirement: Elective                                             Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: No

 

This course is designed to promote fitness for students (cardiovascular, body fat maintenance, conditioning) by walking, speed walking and running.