Physical
Education Staff |
| Teacher |
Room # |
Courses Taught 2007-2008 |
| Randy Blackman |
1213
M143 |
Safety/PE 10
Health
|
| Amy Boscolo |
M143
Gym |
Health
PE 11-12 |
| Peter Breit |
Gym
|
Health
PE 11-12 |
| Tiffany Johnson |
1213
Gym |
PE 10/Safety
PE 11-12 |
| Tim Murray |
Gym |
Adaptive PE
PE 11-12 |
| Steve Waller |
Gym |
PE 9
PE 11-12 |
| Greg Wood |
M143
Gym |
PE 9
PE 11-12 |
| Ann Yarber |
Gym |
PE 9 |
Course Descriptions
The ultimate goal of physical education at Urbana High School
is to aid students in achieving their fullest potential through
the
acquisition of knowledge and skills necessary to attain healthy
levels of well-being, and to maintain active lifestyles throughout
their lifespan. The foundation of our program is the interrelationship
of physical, mental, emotional, and social health and wellbeing.
Students will be challenged to develop movement skills, healthy
levels of fitness, and cooperative skills necessary for participation
in an active lifestyle. It is our belief that a person who
leads a healthy and physically active lifestyle has an increased
capacity for effective work, positive behavioral choices,
and increased academic success. All classes will be fitness
based and provide a cardiovascular, strength, or muscular
endurance activity every other day.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 9
One year, two credits.
This course is an extension of the core fitness and activity
program started at Urbana Middle School in sixth grade. Students’
physical fitness will be tested in the fall and spring semesters
in accordance with The President’s Challenge Physical
Fitness
Testing Program. Students who complete the testing will receive
a fitness evaluation specific to their individual fitness
level. In
addition to elements of fitness, the following components
are included in the freshman program: team sports, individual
sports,
swimming, rhythm and dance. Our ninth grade physical education
program is structured toward basic understanding of healthrelated
components of fitness, fundamental skill acquisition, appreciation
and understanding of movement, sportsmanship and leadership
development. PE uniforms are required. Uniform consists of
black shorts/sweats and a gray T-shirt. Non UHS related lettering/pictures
are not permitted on PE uniforms.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 10
One semester, one credit
During the sophomore year, all students will take one semester
of physical education that includes nine weeks of Safety,
(Driver Education). This semester is taught simultaneously
with the Behind the Wheel (BTW) Driver Education phase that
consists of six hours of guided practice with an instructor.
Students who will reach their sixteenth birthday during the
fall semester are directed to Driver Education first. More
detailed information on the driver education component of
this course may be found in the “Driver Education”
section of this publication.
HEALTH EDUCATION – (Sophomore)
One semester, one credit
This course fulfills the health requirement for graduation.
Designed as a concept-oriented course, it provides students
with an
understanding of personal health care, risk factors, infectious
and non-infectious diseases, nutrition, mental and emotional
health (stress management), chemical substance use and abuse,
consumer and community health, family and social health, and
human growth and development. This information will enable
students to assess risk factors and make better choices.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 11-12
One year, two credits
Emphasis is placed on developing students’ own personal
fitness programs, lifetime sports activities, recreational
competency, and both team leader and team player qualities.
In addition, students will gain knowledge and understanding
of principles involved in human movement, and the conditions
governing sports participation. Students will be exposed to
the aesthetic appreciation of physical education as an art
form and contribute to the enjoyment of human movement. Students
will work in areas to develop; integration of the various
body systems, loco-motor capabilities, endurance, special
awareness, perceptual-motor capabilities and neuromuscular
efficiency. Activities offered include such areas as weight
lifting and conditioning, tennis, safety in sports, pickle
ball, badminton, soccer, football, basketball, volleyball,
stress release via stretching, aerobics and dance/workouts,
golf and walking.
ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION - (All grades)
One year, two credits
Prerequisite: Placement by multi-disciplinary staffing
The Physical Education Department recognizes its responsibilities
to students who have special needs and who would benefit from
an adaptive physical education program. The program consists
of activities such as walking, running, bowling, weight training,
aerobic exercises, indoor and outdoor active games, and conditioning.
Last Updated 10-17-07
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