Course Description Book - Hortonville Area School District

Physical EducationCourse Description Book 2012-2013State Law mandates that one and one half credits of Physical Education needed to meet the graduation requirements must be taken in three different years.Students may take Physical Education all four years to benefit from the physical activity.Physical Education I (3005-06) emphasizes on developing and improving fundamental individual skills, game skills, rules, and game techniques in teamsports and individual activities. Skills, safety, courtesy, rules and strategies will also be taught. Included are the following activities: aerobics, flagfootball, conditioning, volleyball, soccer, basketball, softball, fitness testing, floor hockey, pickle ball, ultimate frisbee, and badminton. Socks and tennisshoes are required. . Locks are provided.‣ - None (.5 credit) Both Semesters 9Weight Training I (3007-08) is designed for the freshmen student with minimal or no previous weight training experience. Students will learn the basicsof safe and effective strength training, as well as safe spotting techniques and weight room etiquette. Students will learn how strength training fits into ahealthy, active lifestyle. All students will actively participate in a safe, effective strength training program throughout the semester. This course can betaken with PE I but in separate semester and not for meeting additional required Physical Education credits‣ - None (.5 credit) Both Semesters 9Physical Education II (3011-12) continues the development of skills practiced in Physical Education I. Safety, courtesy, rules, and strategy will also betaught. Activities include aerobics, flag football, conditioning, volleyball, basketball, speedball, softball, fitness testing, floor hockey, field hockey,orienteering, biking, disc golf, angling, and ultimate Frisbee, badminton, and pickle ball. Socks and tennis shoes are required. Locks are provided.‣ - Physical Education I or Weight Training I (.5 credit) Both Semesters 10Active Team Sports (3019-20) emphasizes offensive and defensive strategies with a review on skills in each unit. Advanced skills and highly competitivegame play will make up a large portion of each unit. The activities include flag football, volleyball, soccer, basketball, floor hockey, pickle ball, softball,speedball, conditioning, rugby, cricket, lacrosse, field hockey and badminton.‣ - Physical Education I or Weight Training I and Physical Education II(.5 credit) Both Semesters 11, 12Lifetime Sports I (3025-26) is designed for students who will enjoy learning and playing badminton, pickle ball, golf, Frisbee, softball, bowling,volleyball, self-defense, flag football, archery, outdoor cooking, geo caching, fitness, team challenges, fly fishing and fly tying, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, lawn games and CPR. An approximate $40 fee will be paid at the beginning of the semester.‣ -Physical Education I or Weight Training I and Physical Education II(.5 credit) Both Semesters Fee: $40.00 11, 1229