Health and Physical Education 9 (73000G)
In this course students will integrate a variety of health concepts, skills, and behaviors to plan for their personal, lifelong health goals. These include awareness and consequences of risky behaviors, disease prevention, overall wellness, and identification of community health resources. The students will apply concepts and principles of mechanics and anatomy in relation to human movement and apply the concepts and principles of the body’s metabolic response to short-term and long-term physical activity. Movement experiences will enable the student to demonstrate competent and confident movement in a variety of categories. Students will explain the structures and functions of the body and how they relate to and are affected by human movement. Student will explain the importance of energy balance and nutritional needs of the body to maintain optimal health and prevent chronic disease. Students will demonstrate the social competencies needed to be a contributing member of society. Seeing themselves as having an active role in creating a healthy lifestyle as an individual, for his/her family, and for the larger community. A student with an IEP or 504 plan may substitute Adaptive Physical Education for this course, upon the recommendation of the IEP or 504 team.
Health, Physical Education 10, and Driver Education (74050G)
In this course students will understand detailed fundamentals of driving which will foster responsible driving attitudes and behaviors. Students will learn that driver literacy has a far-reaching effect on public safety, public health and quality of life. Learning safe driving in the classroom is an essential school-to-work transitional skill. Students will demonstrate comprehensive health and wellness knowledge and skills. They will reflect on their behavioral conceptual understanding of the issues associated with maintaining good personal health. Students will apply concepts and principles of mechanics and anatomy in relation to human movement and apply the concepts and principles of the body’s metabolic response to short-term and long-term physical activity. Students will explain the structures and functions of the body and how they relate to and are affected by human movement. They will be able to explain the importance of energy balance and nutritional needs of the body that help to maintain optimal health and prevent chronic disease. Students will create and implement a health enhancing personal health plan for personal fitness and prevention of chronic disease. The intent of this standard is to evaluate personal fitness levels and create an appropriate plan with goals, activities, and timelines that will maintain and improve physical fitness in their present lives, leading to continued improved health in their post-secondary (college and career) lives. The student will demonstrate the aptitude, attitude, and skills to lead responsible, fulfilling, and respectful lives. Driver Education Program The classroom driver education course is offered as part of the tenth grade health education curriculum in all high schools following guidelines set forth in Virginia code §22.1-205. When students successfully complete the classroom phase and have secured a learner’s permit, they then may take behind-the-wheel driver instruction. The behind-the-wheel driver instruction is not offered by Isle of Wight County Schools.
Advanced PE I (76400G)
Prerequisite: Health, Physical Education 10 and Driver Education
In this elective course physical education students are provided the opportunity to participate in self-selected physical activities, in specific concentration areas. Potential areas of study include, but are not limited to the following: individual sports, lifelong activities, outdoor pursuits, Pilates, self-defense, skating, team sports, weight management, weight training/conditioning. Students demonstrate the knowledge and understanding necessary to analyze movement performance in an activity of choice using scientific principles, and through implementation of effective practice procedures for skillful performance in specialized movement forms. Students apply advanced movement-specific information so that they develop the ability to learn, self-assess, and improve movement skills independently.
Advanced PE II (76500G)
Prerequisite: Advanced PE I
In this elective course students are provided the opportunity to participate in physical activities for specific purposes. The student can continue the programs previously established in Advanced PE I or choose to use new programs to expand his/her personal training ONLY after teacher approval. Students should be offered the opportunity to self-select activities throughout the course. Students will select areas of concentration to study. Examples of possible choices are: individual sports, lifelong activities, outdoor pursuits, Pilates, self-defense, skating, team sports, weight management, weight training/conditioning. Students in grades eleven and twelve demonstrate the knowledge and understanding necessary to analyze movement performance in an activity of choice using scientific principles, and to implement effective practice procedures for skillful performance in specialized movement forms. Students apply advanced movement-specific information so that they develop the ability to learn, self-assess, and improve movement skills independently.
Adaptive Physical Education I (77001S)
This individualized course for students with disabilities represents an orientation period in which students are exposed to a wide variety of physical education activities. Skills are taught through various games and sports where students may participate. Adaptive Physical Education is a modified program of developmental activities, games, sports, and rhythms designed to provide each student with opportunities to develop organic vigor, muscular strength, and endurance within the limits of the individual’s abilities. The skills taught will depend on the individual abilities of each student and medical advice. Participation in Adaptive Physical Education is determined by the students IEP/504 team.
Adaptive Physical Education II (77002S)
This individualized course for students with disabilities represents the continuation of skills acquisition in a variety of competitive learning situations, such as games and sports, as well as overall fitness. Adaptive Physical Education is a modified program of developmental activities, games, sports, and rhythms designed to provide each student with opportunities to develop organic vigor, muscular strength, and endurance within the limits of the individual students’ abilities and in consideration of medical advice. Participation in Adaptive Physical Education is determined by the students IEP/504 team.
Personal Training (75105G)
Prerequisite: Health, Physical Education 10 and Driver Education
This course focuses on fitness, strength training, physical conditioning, and concepts, activities, and knowledge that promote lifelong health and wellness. The course is structured to develop students understanding of weight training and physical conditioning for the beginning and advanced athlete. Prior to participation in weight room laboratory experiences, students must master training principles and demonstrate a thorough understanding of fitness center safety rules. During class time students will be engaged in both a circuit training and an individualized workout program in the weight room. At the end of the course, eligible students will sit for the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) personal trainer certification.
