Physical
Education Staff |
| Teacher |
Room # |
Courses Taught 2005-2006 |
| Amy Boscolo |
M143 |
Health
PE 9
PE 11-12 |
| Randy Blackman |
M143 |
Health
PE 11-12 |
| Travis Courson |
Gym
1232 |
PE 9
PE 11-12 |
| Mason Minnes |
1213 |
PE 10 Safety |
| Tim Murray |
Gym |
Adaptive PE
PE 10
PE 11-12 |
| Maria Pessman |
M143 |
Health
PE 11-12 |
| Steve Waller |
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 well-being. 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. (Freshman)
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 health-related components of fitness, fundamental skill
acquisition, appreciation and understanding of movement, sportsmanship
and leadership development.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 10
One semester, one credit (Sophomore)
During the sophomore year, all students will take one semester
of physical education consisting of nine weeks of instruction
that includes one week of American Red Cross Adult CPR, and
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.
Note: More detailed information on the driver education component
of this course may be found in the “Driver Education”
section of this publication.
HEALTH EDUCATION
One semester, one credit (Sophomore)
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
Junior year -One year, two credits Senior year – 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.
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