Health and Physical Education I

This course is designed to explore various types of fitness activities, team sports, and lifetime sports. An important component of this course is fitness testing and the development of a personal fitness plan.

COMPETENCY GOAL 1: The student will develop an understanding of safety and fair play. Objectives:

  • Explain warm up and cool down techniques and their importance.
  • Describe the importance and advantages of team work
  • Explain the importance of rules and sportsmanship around fitness and athletic activities.

COMPETENCY GOAL 2: The students will develop an understanding of the importance of fitness, and the various types of fitness options available. Objectives:

  • Explain the benefits of fitness, physically, emotionally and socially
  • Describe the importance of fitness testing and being aware of your personal fitness level.
  • Explain and describe various types of cardiovascular, muscular strength, muscular endurance and flexibility exercises.
  • Develop and maintain a personal fitness plan.

COMPETENCY GOAL 3: The students will develop an understanding of various team sports, the skills required to play them and the rules of the game. Objectives:

  • Describe and demonstrate the skills and rules for the following team sports:
    • Flag football
    • Floor hockey
    • Volleyball
    • Soccer
    • Whiffleball
    • Basketball
    • Team Handball
    • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Describe and demonstrate the skills and rules for the following lifetime sports:
    • Badminton
    • Table Tennis
    • Aerobics
    • Power walking
    • Weight training
    • Pilates
    • Yoga
    • Tae Bo
    • Golf
    • Tennis
    • Meditation and stress relief

COMPETENCY GOAL 4: The student will develop an understanding of problem solving skills, team work skills, and develop the skills needed to overcome weakness while using teammates strengths. Objectives:

  • Students will realize that everyone has various strengths and weaknesses
  • Students will communicate in a positive manner with one another.
  • Describe how to overcome weakness and how each member of the group helps that group to succeed.
  • Explain how to work together to solve various physical and mental challenges.
  • Explain the value of teamwork, communication, and acceptance of classmate’s differences.