2013 lhs course selection guide - Longview Independent School ...
2013 lhs course selection guide - Longview Independent School ...
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FOUNDATIONS OF PERSONAL FITNESS – MALES<br />
FOUNDATIONS OF PERSONAL FITNESS – FEMALES<br />
Grade Placement: 9 – 12<br />
½ credit<br />
The purpose of this <strong>course</strong> is to motivate students to strive for a lifetime of personal fitness,<br />
emphasizing health-related components of physical fitness. This <strong>course</strong> imparts the knowledge<br />
and skills of becoming fit as well as achieving some degree of fitness within the class. The<br />
concept of wellness, or reaching optimal levels of health, is the basis of the class and is<br />
exemplified by one of the <strong>course</strong> objectives of the student designing his own personal fitness<br />
program. This <strong>course</strong> is the prerequisite for all other physical education <strong>course</strong>s.<br />
ADVANCED PERSONAL FITNESS<br />
Grade Placement: 10 – 12<br />
½ credit<br />
Prerequisite: Foundations of Personal Fitness or Athletics and Health<br />
The Advanced Personal Fitness <strong>course</strong> is designed to meet the applicable physical education<br />
standards as determined by the Texas Education Agency (TEKS). The <strong>course</strong> standards do<br />
require students to participate in daily and weekly cardiovascular, flexibility, strength, and<br />
endurance activities. Students who are unable to participate in such physical exercises will be<br />
unable to complete the requirements. Students who have an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or<br />
some other physical limitation that prevents them from participating in such activities should enroll<br />
in an Adaptive Physical Education <strong>course</strong>, which is currently offered through the Special Education<br />
department.<br />
Adventure/Outdoor Education – MALES<br />
Adventure/Outdoor Education – FEMALES<br />
Grade Placement: 9 – 12<br />
½ credit<br />
Prerequisite: Foundations of Personal Fitness<br />
Students are expected to develop competency in outdoor activities that provide both enjoyment<br />
and challenges. They will select activities that promote respect for the environment and can be<br />
enjoyed throughout their lifetime. Activities from which to choose will include water sports and<br />
safety, backpacking, camping, hiking, and orienteering.<br />
INDIVIDUAL SPORTS – MALES – 1st TIME TAKEN<br />
INDIVIDUAL SPORTS – MALES – 2nd TIME TAKEN<br />
INDIVIDUAL SPORTS – MALES – 3RD TIME TAKEN<br />
INDIVIDUAL SPORTS – FEMALES – 1st TIME TAKEN<br />
INDIVIDUAL SPORTS – FEMALES – 2nd TIME TAKEN<br />
INDIVIDUAL SPORTS – FEMALES – 3RD TIME TAKEN<br />
Grade Placement: 9 – 12<br />
½ credit<br />
Prerequisite: Foundations of Personal Fitness<br />
This class provides the students an opportunity to participate in a wide range of individual sports<br />
that can be used for a lifetime. Students will continue to develop the health-related fitness skills by<br />
selecting enjoyable individual sports activities. The student will be expected to exhibit a level of<br />
competency in two or more individual sports that may include badminton, bicycling, bowling, golf,<br />
table tennis, tennis, track and field, or weight training.<br />
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