Lockport Township High School District 205 2021-2022 Course Catalog

Physical Education Department
Course Descriptions
The Lockport Township High School Board established a Board Goal requiring every student to be engaged in physical education activity.
I. ROTC students will meet this requirement in two ways:
A. Under the direction of ROTC personnel, students will participate in a combined 45 minutes a week of calisthenics within their class hours.
B. One day per week, student will use track and court space for an additional 45 minutes of activity with their instructors.
II.
Athletes (In Season)
Junior and senior athletes may apply for and receive a semester exemption during their season. Athletes are entitled to only a semester per sports
season. Students who are members of varsity teams during two sports seasons within a year may receive a year’s exemption. Checks of varsity
rosters will be done during the school year to verify membership on teams for students receiving exemptions.
III.
Band and Choral Students
Students who are enrolled in Band and Chorus are required to receive the equivalent of four quarters of physical education. Junior and senior band or
choral students may meet this requirement with the following options listed below.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Students who are enrolled in Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Symphony, Concert Choir, Mixed Choir, Bel Canto, or A Cappella for a
FULL YEAR, may enroll in summer school physical education. A semester may be taken in the summer before the school year in which the
student is attempting to receive credit.
Students who are members of the Marching Band and are enrolled in Concert Band, Symphonic Band, or Wind Symphony for a FULL YEAR,
may apply for a first semester exemption from Physical Education.
FRESHMAN CURRICULUM
PE 9 – PE2401
Length of Course:
One Year
Credit:
1.0 Credit
Grade Placement: 9
Prerequisite:
None
State Code:
08001A000
Course Description: All freshmen are enrolled in a yearlong course at the Freshman Center. Throughout the course, students cover the Fitness for Life textbook in conjunction with their
fitness and skill activities. Activities Covered: Flag Football, Basketball, Introduction to Swimming, Badminton, Soccer, Team Building Activities, Volleyball, Tennis, Pre and Post fitness
testing, and Red Cross Adult CPR training.
SOPHOMORE CURRICULUM
SOPHOMORE PHYSICAL EDUCATION/DRIVERS EDUCATION – CLASSROOM - PE1401, PE1407
Length of Course:
One Semester
Credit:
.5 Credit
Grade Placement: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:
PE: none; Driver Ed: 15 years of age and has received a passing grade in at least eight courses during the two previous semesters.
State Code:
08005A000, 08151A000
Course Description: Sophomore students spend 9 weeks in Physical Education and 9 weeks in Driver Education. In Physical education, students participate in two, 4 ½ week units that
include swimming, self-defense and fitness testing. Driver Education introduces students to basic car controls and basic driving maneuvers. Students gain an awareness of the importance
of mental preparation for the operation of a motor vehicle and insight into residential, city, highway, and expressway driving, as well as how to handle emergencies and adverse conditions.
Students learn the importance of proper safety for the operation of a vehicle in our Highway Transportation System. Driver Education taken during the summer will not exempt the student
from a quarter of Physical Education (during the school year).
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