Physical Education
¼ credit per semester
Physical education is required for all students for graduation. The program consists of activities based on achieving a sound healthy body, and proper attitude towards wholesome physical activities. The activities are invaluable in promoting social, emotional, intellectual and physical growth. The program puts stress on individual development, cardiovascular fitness, group games, and activities. Major emphasis will be placed on wellness as the program addresses many societal concerns and social issues, including but not limited to: AIDS awareness, breast/testicular cancer, alcohol and tobacco use, abduction resistance training, peer pressure, date rape/sexual harassment, and smoking cessation. Along with regular classes, students are encouraged to participate in interscholastic, intramural, and extramural programs in sports.
Zero Block
¼ credit per semester
2x per week; 6:45 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.
Prerequisite: Students must have at least one full credit of General Physical Education.
This is an elective course that will provide students with an opportunity for the development of strength and conditioning skills for various sports, fitness related activities and general strength and fitness training. The course will provide students with safe and effective techniques and practices to help improve athletic and performance fitness, reduce the risk of injury, increase muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, power, speed, agility and balance. Students will be required to show proper progression in strength and conditioning throughout the semester. Students will be responsible for providing their own transportation to Period Zero on the designated days. Due to the advanced nature of this course, preference will be given to juniors and seniors.