South High School
Grosse Pointe
Physical Education
Courses Offered
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Course Description |
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| Introduction to Team Sports Grade 9 1 Credit |
This year long course offers all students the opportunity to develop and improve skills and maintain an appropriate level of fitness through the enjoyment of participation in both indoor and outdoor team sports. Students learn the rules, skills, strategies, and etiquette appropriate for each activity. Activities may include; Soccer, Basketball, Football, Softball, Floor Hockey, Aquatics, Volleyball, Racquet Sports, cooperative games, and team building strength conditioning. Units and lessons are aligned with the National Standards from SHAPE America for Physical Education which are designed to prepare all students for personal fitness, life long activity and success. |
| Introduction to Lifetime & Leisure Activities Grade 9 1 Credit |
This year-long course offers individual sports and fitness activities that can be used for recreation throughout life. Students will be better equipped to maintain a healthy lifestyle and develop stress reduction techniques. Students learn the rules, skills, strategies, and etiquette appropriate for each activity. Activities may include Yoga, Pilates, Aquatics, Badminton, Volleyball, Golf, Pickleball, racquet sports, various aerobic activities, cooperative activities, and strength training, including the use of the school fitness center. Units and lessons are aligned with the National Standards from SHAPE America for Physical Education which are designed to prepare all students for personal fitness, life long activity and success. |
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Team Sports - Advanced Grade 10-12 |
Students concentrate on developing fundamental skills to accelerated levels in team sports. The classroom setting will be competitive situations with emphasis on strategy and rules in team sports. The basic keys of this course are sportsmanship and teamwork, with emphasis on improvement on individual skills. Activities may include: Flag Football, Soccer, Softball, Basketball, Volleyball, and Floor Hockey. Units and lessons are aligned with the National Standards from SHAPE America for Physical Education which are designed to prepare all students for personal fitness, life long activity and success. |
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Weight/Strength Training and Conditioning Grades 10-12 |
Instruction on proper use of equipment and weight training machines will take place. Instruction will focus on performing exercises with proper form to ensure safety of students. In addition, students will learn proper technique to perform Olympic and Power Lifts. A general program will be implemented that is geared towards total body strength and fitness. Students will have flexibility to focus their training to suit their personal goals. Students may train for specific sports or other activities. Each individual will select the appropriate program intensity for his/her needs. Student’s progress will be monitored regularly and adjusted when necessary. Units and lessons are aligned with the National Standards from SHAPE America for Physical Education which are designed to prepare all students for personal fitness, life long activity and success. |