Here - International School Manila

years. It is hoped that this course will promote a positive outlook towards sports, exercise
and activity through involvement in enjoyable activities to encourage lifelong participation.
Students are expected to maintain a good level of fitness which will be monitored using
standardized fitness tests.
Lifetime Activities Grade 10, 11, 12
Pre-requisite: Foundations of Physical Education & Fitness
1 year, 1 credit
This course has been designed for individuals who have an interest in sports as a
recreational activity without the emphasis on high level competition. A wide variety of
activities are covered, where there is less emphasis on the result but more focus on
teamwork and cooperation. The aim of this course is to promote an interest in physical
activity and sports, which will lead to participation and involvement in and out of school
and throughout life. Students will be introduced to alternative activities including ultimate
frisbee, climbing, aquatics, archery, fitness, birdieball (golf), tchoukball and hockey.
Students should develop the spirit of success both as individuals and as team players while
applying the principles of fair play, honesty and responsibility. The course will focus on the
importance of healthy living and the benefits of regular physical activity. Students will be
provided with the background knowledge to develop their own fitness programs and will be
expected to maintain a high level of fitness, which will be monitored.
Team Sports Grade 10, 11, 12
Pre-requisite: Foundations of Physical Education & Fitness
1 year, 1 credit
This course is designed for students who are competitive and who thrive in a team sport
environment. Students will be given the opportunity to participate in a variety of team
sports including football, touch, volleyball, floor hockey, water polo and basketball. The
goal of this course is to develop a higher level of skill in each activity that will be necessary
for competition and will develop students’ aptitude for IASAS sports. It will not only help
students attain a greater degree of physical fitness but also instill a lifelong interest in
fitness and team sports. Throughout the course, the spirit of success and healthy
competition as team players and individuals will be fostered among students. The principles
of teamwork, cooperation, fair play, honesty and responsibility will be encouraged.
Students will also be expected to maintain a high level of fitness, which will be monitored.
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