Every student must be involved in an approved physical activity at least one semester each year. The term “physical activity” is used to mean an OES PE class, an OES sport, or a physical activity outside of school that has been pre-approved by the PE Department.

SPECIFIC GRADE PE REQUIREMENTS
All Ninth Graders are required to take one semester of the required course, Introduction to Fitness and Health. During the other semester they must be in a physical activity.

All Tenth Graders must be involved in a “physical activity” both semesters. (In addition, students must take one semester of PE sometime during their Tenth, Eleventh or Twelfth Grade years).

Eleventh and Twelfth Grade students must be in a physical activity one semester each year.

INTRODUCTION TO FITNESS AND HEALTH
This Health course focuses on the physiological aspects of health. Topics include physiology and exercise, cardiovascular diseases, fitness/health assessment, nutrition, and self-management strategies. This course also includes a short review of relationships, birth control, and STI awareness. (F)(S)

WEIGHT TRAINING/CONDITIONING
Weight training is offered for students who wish to increase their total body strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance. The first few weeks will include written information about workout progression and techniques of weight training. Weeks six through nine include group weight training and conditioning followed by nine weeks of individual programs. Objectives of this course include learning and demonstrating basic lifting techniques, knowing the muscle groups involved, learning about various weight-training programs, designing individual programs, and attaining a better level of muscle development. (F)(S)

TEAM SPORTS
This course will cover a wide variety of team sports. We will play many common team sports such as; soccer, softball, basketball and volleyball as well as many less common sports such as; floor hockey, McWhippet, ultimate Frisbee and speedball. The students will learn the basic skills, rules and strategies for each game. Each class will begin with a warm up fitness routine, followed by game play in each sport. The students will gain an appreciation and understanding of what being a team player means and will incorporate this skill in class on a daily basis. Each student will also understand and appreciate the importance of incorporating physical activity in their daily lives. This class will provide the students with an opportunity for incorporating physical activity into their daily schedule. (F)(S)

INDIVIDUAL SPORTS
This course will cover a wide variety of individual sports and activities such as; badminton, tennis, pickleball, yoga and other life long activities. They will learn the basic, skills, rules and strategies for each sport or activity. The students will cover these units over a 3 week period each and will be able to gain a high level of proficiency in each activity. Each class will begin with a warm-up fitness routine. The students will understand and appreciate the importance of incorporating physical activity into their daily lives. They will be introduced to many life long activities as well as learning how to interact with their peers in competitive situations. (F)(S)

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