This course provides an opportunity to explore fitness with an emphasis on games and sports. Physical fitness activities will include cooperative games, invasion, net and wall, target, and fielding, and striking games/sports. Various tools will be used to assess student progress and goal achievement.

Advanced techniques of progressive resistance exercise (PRE) are implemented as well as in-depth study of theory in exercise science. Students recommended for this course will enter with a strong background in strength and conditioning principles and be highly motivated. Evaluation of students is based on end-of-quarter testing for strength and fitness levels and knowledge of the principles being studied. Attendance and participation are very important aspects of this course. Boys in Strength/Fitness II will have the opportunity to design and implement an individualized program.

Virtual Driver Education is an online course, hosted by Google classroom, based on the Pennsylvania Department of Education Content Expectations. Through multiple media avenues, students will explore traffic statistics, fundamental driving skills, PA traffic laws, perceptions of driving, and physical and emotional conditions that affect drivers. Students will also be introduced to 21st-century computer skills and gain an understanding on how to manage taking an online course. The students are provided support through online communication tools (email or instant messaging) or by scheduling a Google meet..

Completion of Virtual Driver Education with a 60% or higher will earn the student a certificate of completion and a possible reduction on their car insurance. Students interested in participating in the optional Summer Behind the Wheel program should contact Mr. Dries for more information.

Fitness Foundations – Introduces students to various physical activity components that assist students to develop a base level of well-rounded fitness. Students will be introduced to a wide array of varying physical activities that promote growth in all 3 areas of overall wellness. Units of instruction include benefits of fitness, tracking techniques, health and skill-related fitness components, cardiovascular endurance activities, and muscular strength and endurance activities.

Virtual Fitness Foundations – Introduces students to various physical activity components that assist students to develop a base level of well-rounded fitness. Students will be introduced to discover a wide array of varying physical activities that promote growth in all 3 areas of overall wellness. Units of instruction include benefits of fitness, tracking techniques, health and skill-related fitness components, cardiovascular endurance activities, muscular strength activities, and endurance activities. Students are required to meet with the course instructor 2 times each month for fitness and biomechanical assessments. These meetings will occur during the school day in conjunction with the activity period.

The course will introduce students to the principles necessary to develop a healthy fitness plan using a variety of fitness activities. Students will explore the health-related fitness components that assist in the development and implementation of a self-designed fitness program.

Health Education focuses on a comprehensive view of health and wellness. Through multiple media avenues, students will explore the topics of stress management, mental health, nutrition, non-communicable diseases, drug and alcohol awareness, and sex education.

Stress is not caused by the daily occurrences that happen in our lives, but our reactions to the situations. A correctly implemented stress reduction plan will increase concentration, decrease anxiety, and create the emotional distance needed to respond appropriately. Effectively managing stress often leads to an improved health status. The course will analyze the anatomy and physiology of the stress reaction. By investigating historical trends and current research, students will be equipped with the tools to make the stress reaction their “friend.” With examination, analysis, and authentic participation in stress management techniques, students will create an individualized stress management plan to meet their daily needs.

Virtual Health Education is an online course, hosted by Google classroom, that focuses on a comprehensive view of health and wellness. Through multiple media avenues, students will explore the topics of stress management, mental health, nutrition, non-communicable diseases, drugs and alcohol awareness, and sex education. Students will also be introduced to 21st-century computer skills and gain an understanding of how to manage taking an online course. The students are provided support through online communication tools (email or instant messaging) or by scheduling a Google meet. Only students with strong organizational skills and self-drive are encouraged to sign up for the course.

The course teaches students strength and conditioning skills and techniques. Multiple principles of training are implemented. Using progressive resistance exercise (PRE), flexibility exercises, plyometric form running drills, and aerobic activity programs, students will develop/maintain a high level of physical conditioning throughout the year. Student evaluation is based on quarterly testing in strength and fitness, as well as completion of all prescribed work. This course is not limited to students participating in varsity athletics and may be taken one year for credit.

This course provides an opportunity to explore fitness with an emphasis on games and sports. Physical wellness will be achieved through sports-specific workouts to help maintain/improve the following health-related components of fitness: cardiorespiratory fitness, flexibility, muscular strength, and muscular endurance. Other physical fitness activities will include cooperative games, invasion, net and wall, target, and fielding, and striking games/sports. Various tools will be used to assess student progress and goal achievement. Students will leave this course with an understanding of how to develop their own physical fitness program.

The course teaches students strength and conditioning skills and techniques. Multiple principles of training are implemented. Using progressive resistance exercise (PRE), flexibility exercises, plyometric form running drills, and aerobic activity programs, students will develop/maintain a high level of physical conditioning throughout the year. Student evaluation is based on quarterly testing in strength and fitness, as well as completion of all prescribed work. This course is not limited to students participating in varsity athletics and may be taken one year for credit.

This course provides an opportunity to explore fitness with an emphasis on group and team fitness. Each day students will perform a different style workout from fitness circuits, fitness dance, fitness stretching, fitness obstacles, fitness strength training, and fitness intervals, etc. Some of the group fitness activities involve Yoga, Pilates, Kickboxing, Body Pump, Body Flow, Barre, POUND, Bootcamp, ZUMBA, HIIT, At-Home Workouts such as Beach Body, Tone it Up, Jillian Michaels, etc. Some of the Team Fitness Activities include Group obstacle courses, Group Circuits (as many rounds as possible, every minute on the minute, etc.), and Partner workouts. Physical wellness will be achieved through fitness workouts to help maintain/improve the following health-related components of fitness: cardiorespiratory fitness, flexibility, muscular strength, and muscular endurance. Various tools will be used to assess student progress and goal achievement. This is a great course for students who have an interest in working out in a group fitness styled structure.

An online course with the ultimate goal of empowering students with the skills necessary to assess, develop, and maintain their personal fitness status. This course is designed for students who learn independently, are well organized, self-motivated, and computer savvy. The class is ideal for those learners that cannot fit a traditional physical education into their schedules and would like to explore the world of online education. Fitness development will be assessed throughout the semester during face-to-face meetings with the instructor using cardiovascular fitness and body composition tests. Students must understand that the aforementioned fitness development assessments will be a factor in their quarter grade. Each week, students will be responsible for an exercise journal that ties the weekly learning objective to their individualized fitness development plan. Most communication is conducted via email, text messages, and digital forums; however, the instructor has daily office hours to answer student questions and concerns.