PHYSICAL EDUCATION
PHYSICAL EDUCATION / SPORTS MEDICINE / LEADERSHIP / SPORTS PERFORMANCE / GIRLS FITNESS & WELLNESS / YOGA
PHYSICAL EDUCATION5 Credits
Physical Education 10 is a mandatory course for graduation Available in 10, 20, 30 Our Physical Education classes offer a variety of fun and challenging activities; designed to assist in the development of an active lifestyle that extends lifetime. They introduce students to a variety of recreational/leisure activities to inspire life long fitness as well as develop a knowledge and love of fitness and its importance to a healthy lifestyle. In addition, students will develop an understanding of leadership, responsibility and commitment within themselves and to the community around them. SPORTS MEDICINE6 Credits
CTS Course Available in 10, 20, 30 This course includes the study in the areas of Basic First Aid, Anatomy, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, and the recognition, prevention, and treatment of student injuries. Students will have opportunities both in and out of the classroom environment to learn what goes in to treating and preventing injury, whether it be in class instruction or on the court/field during practices and matches. LEADERSHIP5 Credits
CTS Course Available in 10, 20, 30 This course is designed to teach leadership skills to students at Henry Wise Wood. Basic leadership skills will be taught in the classroom and then put into practical use through activities offered at the school and in the community. In the class, students can expect to be involved in some traditional desk work as well as high energy, interactive activities that teach leadership skills. The class will be involved in putting on many of the key activities in the school. These activities include, pep rallies, staff and student recognition, service projects and most anything else that is spirit and climate building at Henry Wise Wood. |
SPORTS PERFORMANCE5 Credits
CTS Course Available in 10, 20, 30 The purpose of this course is to provide students who are already involved in a competitive sport, or for the student who is looking to get into great physical condition the knowledge and the skills necessary to enhance performance. Through a combination of theory and practical exposure students are expected to demonstrate varying levels of fitness. These relate to the current trends in training principles, performance evaluations, sport studies and personal development. Designed for the serious athlete, students will participate in aerobic training, strength training, agility/explosive power training, and flexibility training strategically designed to enhance their specific sport performance and fitness levels. Please note, there is a fee requirement for this course. GIRLS FITNESS AND WELLNESS5 Credits
CTS Course Available in 10, 20, 30 Girls will be introduced to psychological concepts related to physical and mental wellness. Topics include: nutrition, body image, strategies for coping with stress. Female fitness trends i.e. hot yoga, spin class, pilates, are sample activities. Course fees apply. YOGA3 - 5 Credits
Locally Developed Course Available in 10, 20, 30 Students will perform the postures (asanas), breathing techniques and relaxation techniques of yoga practice develop personal management skills and the knowledge to benefit personally from a regular individualized yoga program. They will acquire and apply a basic understanding of anatomy and physiology relevant to yoga, and understand the historical roots of yoga as an art, science and philosophy |
Cody EhrmannPhysical Education
Benjamin PilleyPhysical Education
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Karen CheneyGirls Fitness and Wellness
Sports Performance Leadership Mary MarcinewSports Medicine
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Holly ClarkePhysical Education
Sports Performance Matt HannaPhysical Education
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Zilla WilmotPhysical Education
Casey FraserPhysical Education
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