Every student must successfully complete a minimum of one semester of Physical Education in order to graduate from Swartz Creek High School.  There is a maximum of 3.0 credits in Physical Education allowable.  There are several different courses covering a variety of interests and physical education components that will be offered in grades 9 thru 12.  Students who have completed the minimum requirement of 0.5 credit are invited to enroll in other department electives. 

All students enrolled in a physical education course are expected to attend, dress out and to participate cooperatively.  All courses will include some measures of physical activities and conditioning.  The content of each physical education course is essentially designed to enhance the student’s knowledge and physical growth.  Emphasis will be on teaching skills and actual practice with participation required in each activity.  This encourages a life style of wellness and the prudent use of leisure time.

COURSE

NUMBER                COURSE NAME                                    GRADE LEVEL                       CREDIT      PREREQUISITE

8880    PHYSICAL EDUCATION                   9,10,11,12                       0.5               

This course will introduce or expand student’s skills, appreciation, and awareness of life long physical activities.  Besides the more traditional team sports like basketball, soccer, softball, and volleyball; other sports such as team handball, pickleball, speedball, badminton and table tennis will be explored.  Stretching, tumbling, and dance activities will also be experienced.  The presentation of these sports and activities are intended to enhance the student’s knowledge and physical fitness.

8883    PHYSICAL EDUCATION                   9,10,11,12                       1.0               

This course will introduce or expand student’s skills, appreciation, and awareness of life long physical activities.  Besides the more traditional team sports like basketball, soccer, softball, and volleyball; other sports such as team handball, pickleball, speedball, badminton and table tennis will be explored.  Stretching, tumbling, and dance activities will also be experienced.  The presentation of these sports and activities are intended to enhance the student’s knowledge and physical fitness.

8893    STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING 1      9,10,11,12                      1.0

This course is intended for those students interested in learning more about the basic fundamentals of strength training and cardiovascular development.  Students will be introduced to basic fundamentals of flexibility, weight room safety, techniques of various weight training exercises as well as muscle terminology and functions.  The Bigger, Faster, Stronger program will be used in this class for a weight training program.  This program has been developed for high school students and implemented across the country.

8963 STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING 2        10,11,12                       1.0           Students must have a B or better in S/C 1 or permission of Instructor

This course has been developed for the student-athlete interested in developing their athletic potential.  This will be done through a similar program as Strength and Conditioning, but with a higher intensity and more sport specific training for athletes seeking to improve themselves for specific interests.  This course will also include speed and agility training for the athlete as well as plyometric exercises to further develop the athlete’s power and explosiveness.  This class will take on a team like environment in which the competitive nature of the athletes will be channeled to encourage each other to meet and exceed personal goals.

 8973  STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING 3     11,12                         1.0                                S/C  2                                                                                           

This course has been developed for the student-athlete interested in developing their athletic potential.  This will be done through a similar program as Strength and Conditioning, but with a higher intensity and more sport specific training for athletes seeking to improve themselves for specific interests.  This course will also include speed and agility training for the athlete as well as plyometric exercises to further develop the athlete’s power and explosiveness.  This class will take on a team like environment in which the competitive nature of the athletes will be channeled together to encourage each other to meet and exceed personal goals.  This course will follow the same exact format as course Strength and Conditioning 2 but is intended to be a third year course for those already familiar with the fundamentals of the course after completing Strength and Conditioning 2.