Fitness and Wellness

The Fitness & Wellness Program is designed to be taken for four years. Although state law requires only 1.5

credits of Physical Education and 0.5 credits of Health, we recommend that students view their coursework not

in terms of credit hours, but instead as something they can pursue seven days a week, developing the skills,

creating the routine, and acquiring the discipline for a healthy lifestyle.

2.0 CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION

085 – Freshman PE/Health & 086 – Sophomore PE are graduation requirements. An additional 0.5 credit of PE is required for graduation.

Download our Curriculum Guide for more details and graduation requirements.

Courses Offered

085 - CO-ED PHYSICAL EDUCATION 9 & HEALTH 1.0 credit

In this course, students will be introduced to a variety of individual and team activities designed to promote interpersonal and social development. Activities will be centered on lifetime sports, improvement in coordination, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and team- building skills. Students will also learn basic wellness information that can be applied throughout their lives. Students will study topics such as first aid, CPR, substance use and abuse and nutrition. Students will learn current trends and statistics about these topics and will use this information to weigh options and help develop behaviors to make responsible decisions that promote a healthy lifestyle.

086 - CO-ED PHYSICAL EDUCATION 10 0.5 credit

The focus of this one semester course will be to engage students in a variety of lifetime activities. Students will acquire a solid understanding of factors necessary to maintain a high level of fitness and wellness. In addition, students will participate in a weekly fitness class which will enable them to better understand the importance of good cardiovascular fitness. Fitness equipment, including the use of heart rate monitors, will enable students to evaluate and monitor their personal level of fitness.

090 – RACKET UP & STICK TO IT 0.5 credit

The objective of this course is to introduce students to a number of lifetime activities centered on using rackets and sticks. The course will be divided into units including: Tennis, Pickle ball, Badminton, Table Tennis, Softball, Lacrosse, Hockey and Golf. Each unit is covered in three ways: instruction, fundamentals, and game/tournament play. Student input will be used in selecting units for individual classes.

091 - COMPETITIVE TEAM ACTIVITIES 0.5 credit

This course is designed for students interested in developing sport-specific leadership, fitness, and sportsmanship goals through different competitive team activities. Students will accomplish this through several different units including Basketball, Flag Football, Team Handball, Ultimate Frisbee, Floor Hockey, Eclipse Ball, Sabaki Ball, Kickball, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball. Student input will be used in selecting units for individual classes and organizing tournaments, game play and rule development. This is an advanced class for highly skilled and motivated students.

095 / 096 - FEMALE BODY SCULPTING 0.5 OR 1.0 credit

This class, designed for women only, will focus on sculpting the major muscle groups of the body. Using TRX, free weights, resistance bands, core body exercises and cardiovascular activities, students will sculpt and tone their body in relation to their personal goals. Students will monitor their progress by keeping a log of their workouts. Individual goals are monitored and adjusted throughout the course. This class may be taken for one term or two terms (one semester).

093 / 094 - BODY DEVELOPMENT 0.5 OR 1.0 credit

This class is designed for students interested in developing their muscular strength and fitness through an intensive weight training program. The core program consists of learning and mastering the proper techniques for the bench press, squat, dead lift, and hang clean. Students will create attainable, yet challenging goals by tracking and managing their own daily workout progress. Athletes and non-athletes will benefit from this course. Using peer motivation, individuals will also work to achieve personal success with regard to the Pius XI weightlifting records. Students taking this class for repeat credits must carry a minimum level of credits in addition to this class. This class may be taken for one term or two terms (one semester).

087 / 088 – ATHLETICS PHYSICAL EDUCATION 0.5 OR 1.0 credit

This class is for student athletes who participate in regular, rigorous physical training in Pius XI athletics or through community-based club sports. Students will create attainable, yet challenging goals. Students will track and manage their progress and engage in routine teacher conferencing. This course will be in the student’s schedule but is not assigned a course period. This course may be taken for a semester or an entire year. PREREQUISITE: Sophomore, Junior, or Senior Standing. Prior participation on high school level team or club sport. Students will complete an application which will require a coach’s signature prior to the beginning of the school year. Administrative consent required.