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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Badger High School
Badger High School Physical Education Department offers a wide variety of courses to fit the needs and interests of every student! Students complete PE9 and then have the opportunity to take a minimum of two other Physical Education courses of their choice. The BHS Physical Education program strives to help students achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of fitness and wellness through a variety of physical activities.
The Physical Education National Standards help physically-educated individuals to develop the knowledge, skills, and experience to enjoy a lifetime of healh-enhancing fitness and wellness. The Physical Education National Standards are the framework for our quality Physical Education program at Badger High School. (Source: NASPE Standards found at: http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/standards/nationalStandards/PEstandards.cfm )
Standard 1:
Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.
Standard 2:
Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.
Standard 3:
Participates regularly in physical activity.
Standard 4:
Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
Standard 5:
Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings.
Standard 6:
Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction.
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The focus of the Physical Education Department at Badger High School is on Fitness & Wellness. We have a diverse department with a variety of class offerings to meet the needs of our ever-changing student population. |
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BHS Physical Education
COURSES OFFEREDPHYSICAL EDUCATION 9
Prerequisite: none Credit: 1/2 Grades: 9
This course will expose students to a wide variety of activities that will promote lifetime fitness and recreational opportunities. The course will focus on the basic fundamentals, skills, rules and etiquette necessary to be successful in each activity. Students may be introduced to the following activities; golf, bocce ball, archery, ultimate frisbee, flicker ball, fitness, softball, basketball, swimming, floor hockey, soccer,badminton, tennis, flag football, and volleyball. Badger Physical Education uniform is required. Uniform cost $10.00
INDIVIDUAL SPORTS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Prerequisite: Completion of PE9 Credit: 1/2 Grades: 10-12
This course is designed to allow students to work on a variety of individual lifetime activities. The focus will be on recreation and generalwellness. Students will be involved with the following activities;bowling, archery, badminton, tennis, table tennis, bocce ball, golf, biking, pickle ball, fitness walking, cross country skiing, roller skating. Some activities will be off campus. A fee of $25.00 will be required for bowling and a fee of $7.00 will be required for roller skating.
TEAM SPORTS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Prerequisite: Completion of PE9 Credit: 1/2 Grades: 10-12
This course is designed to offer a wide variety of activities that lead tolifetime fitness. Basic skills and fundamentals will be addressed. The focus will be on rules, strategies and teamwork. Students will be involved in the following activities: basketball, volleyball, soccer, softball, flag football, ultimate frisbee, speedball, flicker ball, floor hockey and water games. An appropriate change of clothes is required.
TRENDS IN FITNESS I
Prerequisite: Completion of PE9 Credit: 1/2 Grades: 10-12
This course will allow students to experience new and current trends in fitness such as Yoga, Pilates, Kickboxing, power walking, biking, step aerobics, waterfitness, tone and sculpting, hip-hop & salsa aerobics, and interval training. Students will participate in different fitness activities that will help them reach personal goals. Students will also examine their own diet, analyze the newest diet and health trends, experience techniques to better manage their stress and explore local health club facilities in the community. Students will ultimately understand the importance of living a healthy lifestyle.
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING I
Prerequisite: Completion of PE9 Credit: 1/2 Grades: 10-12
This is an introductory course in basic weight training knowledge and techniques. Students will train on various weight training machines and use free weights to enhance levels of strength, flexibility, coordination and endurance. Students will learn what training techniques and systems need to be explored to design a fitness program. Students will ultimately understand why strength training is an important component in physical fitness and how strength training can enhance one’s well being.
WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR/LIFEGUARD TRAINING
Prerequisite: Completion of PE9; must be able to swim, must be 16 or older Credit: 1/2 Grades: 11-12
This course is designed for those students who would like to become a lifeguard or swimming instructor. The course will train students to teach swimming lessons to people of all ages and abilities. Students will learn the emergency training necessary to become an American Red Cross certified lifeguard and swim instructor. Students must demonstrate ability to swim specific strokes and complete written exams involving general swimming and water safety. A student must be a very strong swimmer. There is a course fee of $160.00 which is due upon registration.
TRENDS IN FITNESS II
Prerequisite: Completion of PE9 & Trends in Fitness I Credit: 1/2 Grades: 10-12
This advanced fitness course will allow students to take their fitness to a whole new level. Students will participate in a variety of fitness activities such as Yoga, Pilates, Kickboxing, powerwalking, biking, step aerobics, waterfitness, tone & sculpting, hip-hop & salsa aerobics, and interval training. Students will analyze their health and fitness needs, and design a personal fitness program to meet their goals. Students will also examine ways to incorporate stress management and better nutrition into their wellness plan. Students will also learn how to instruct group exercise classes. Students will ultimately demonstrate the importance of living a healthy lifestyle.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE I
Prerequisite: Completion of PE9; must be able to swim; B average in Physical Education courses or consent of instructor Credit: 1/2 Grades: 11-12
This course will have students exploring ways to enhance fitness while participating in adventure based education activities. Student will improve communication, problem solving, and team building skills. Students may take part in the following activities; cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowshoe games, backpacking, orienteering, geocaching, Scuba diving, kayaking, archery, fishing, biking, canoeing and cooperative games. Students will also take part in challenging themselves at local indoor and outdoor ropes challenge courses AND ROCKCLIMBING WALLS. Students are required to dress appropriately for outdoor and indoor activities. There is a course fee of $35.00.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE II
Prerequisite: Completion of PE9 and completion of OutdoorAdventure 1; must be able to swim Credit: 1/2 Grades: 11-12
This applied course will provide students with the opportunity to expand on the skills and adventure activities learned in OA1. Students will further investigate the 7 levels of Adventure, experience many leadership opportunities, and try a variety of new and different outdoor adventure activities. Along with some of the activities offered in OA1, students may also take part in the following activities; leading team-building activities, snowshoeing, backpacking, setting an orienteering course, advanced geocaching, horseback riding, caving, paintballing, trapshooting, adventure racing, SCUBA diving certification opportunity, advanced kayaking skills, ice fishing, zip-lines and challenge course,
Health
Health Education is a required course for graduation. Relevant topics deal with mental and emotional health, family life education, fitness andexercise, nutrition, substance use and abuse, prevention and control of disease, and accident prevention and safety. CPR certification is a part of the course.
HEALTH EDUCATION 10th grade 1/2 creditP.E. Department Announcements  ALPINE VALLEY SKI TRIP...postponed due to weather...MON MARCH 1st!!!Reminder: The Outdoor Adventure PE DAY ON THE SLOPES to Alpine Valley has been rescheduled for TUESDAY March 9th. ALL forms and fieldtrip fees are due NO LATER THAN THURSDAY MARCH 4th to MRS B!!!! :)
Fieldtrips coming up!!!! :)Just a reminder to get your release forms turned in for the upcoming field trips!!! Class Web Pages Fitness Trends 1 Fitness Trends 2 Outdoor Adventure 1
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