Grades 9-12 Course Catalog - Plano Independent School District

High School Physical Education
In physical education, students acquire the knowledge and skills for movement that provide the foundation for
enjoyment, continued social development through physical activity, and access to a physically active lifestyle. The
student exhibits a physically active lifestyle and understands the relationship between physical activity and health
through the lifespan.
Physical Fitness Assessment
Each student identified by the Texas Education Agency will participate in an annual physical fitness assessment. The
Fitnessgram assessment instrument will contain criterion-referenced standards specific to a student’s age and gender
based on the physical fitness level required for good health. Good health components will include an aerobic capacity,
body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance and a flexibility assessment.
301101 Foundations of
Personal Fitness
Grade Placement: 9 – 12
Prerequisite: None
Credit: .5 – 1
302401 Adventure/Outdoor
Education
Grade Placement: 9 – 12
Prerequisite: None
Credit: .5 – 1
The purpose of Foundations of Personal Fitness is to motivate
students to strive for lifetime personal fitness with an emphasis on the
health-related components of physical fitness. Knowledge and skills
taught in this course include teaching students about the process of
becoming fit as well as achieving some degree of fitness within the
class. The concepts of wellness and how to reach an optimal level of
health are the cornerstones of this course. Students will design their
own personal fitness program as one of the objectives of the class.
Students enrolled in Foundations of Personal Fitness could
experience activity levels of moderate to high intensity.
Students, enrolled in adventure/outdoor education, are expected to
develop competency in Adventure/Outdoor Education activities that
provide opportunities for enjoyment and challenge. Emphasis is
placed upon student selection of activities that also promote a respect
for the environment and that can be enjoyed for a lifetime.
Adventure/Outdoor Education includes activities such as archery,
backpacking, camping, cycling, hiking, fishing, martial arts,
orienteering, rollerblading, or new games. Knowledge of The National
Parks Association, Endangered Species Information, Boating Safety
and Hunting Safety are a part of the curriculum. Recreational pursuits
include field experiences, navigation, water recreation, and
recreational shooting.
302201 Aerobic Activities Students enrolled in Aerobic Activities are exposed to a variety of
Grade Placement: 9 – 12
Prerequisite: None
Credit: .5 – 1
activities that promote health-related fitness. A major expectation of
this course is for the student to design a personal fitness program that
uses aerobic activities as a foundation.
Aerobic Activities include activities such as aerobic dance, cycling,
jogging, jump rope, new games, power walking, recreational dance,
self-defense, step aerobics, and weight training. Students enrolled in
Aerobic Activities could experience activity levels of moderate to high
intensity.
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All courses may not be offered on every campus.