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and Physical Education-Grade 9
Health and Physical Education-Grade
10
Advanced Physical Education
Sports Medicine
Personal Fitness 1
Personal Fitness 2
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Grades: 9
Credit: one
Students gain knowledge and skills in a variety of individual,
dual, and team sports to develop competencies to promote an
active lifestyle. Concepts of physical fitness and conditioning
are taught. One quarter of the course includes instruction
in the health education topics of drug use prevention:
alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, emotional and social
health, personal health, injury and violence prevention, disease
prevention, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated
external defibrillation (CPR and AED).
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HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Grades: 10
Credit: one
Students demonstrate competency in a lifetime sport or activity
and demonstrate personal fitness assessment, and an understanding
of planning and monitoring.
One quarter of the course includes instruction in the
health education topics; personal and community health, nutrition,
human growth and development, and injury and violence prevention.
One quarter of the course includes the classroom component
of driver education. All quarter grades are averaged to determine
the final HPE grade.
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SPORTS MEDICINE
Grades: 9-12
Credit: one
Students study the anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology of
the skeletal and muscular systems and as they relate to the
care and prevention of athletic injuries. Students have the
opportunity to learn about athletic illness and injury prevention,
management, and rehabilitation, as well as nutrition and the
administration and counseling involved in health care professions.
Students will have the opportunity to completeAmerican Heart
Association Healthcare Provider CPR with AED and First Aid
certifications. .
Students
may not take this course in lieu of the Health or Physical
Education requirement.
Prerequisites:
Students
should be taking or have taken and be strong students in biology.
Describe
a typical lesson in this class.
There
is a mix of lecture and hands-on lab work. Typically, students
are introduced to injury information and then go on to the
lab for practicing first aid, treatment, and rehabilitation
skills.
What kind/how much homework is required in this class?
There
is very little homework in class; most homework is in the
form of test reviews or practicing a skill at home. Almost
all work is done in class.
What kind of materials do you use in this course ?
Computers
and models are utilized frequently, as well as the equipment
used for labs such as preventative exercise, first aid and
injury management.
Is there any after-school commitment or extracurricular
activities associated with this class?
This is
not a requirement, however the Athletic Training Department
uses student aides for help throughout the year. This co-curricular
activity can help earn extra credit in the class.
How can this class help me in the future?
This is
a great knowledge base for anyone thinking of entering an
allied health care profession. Also, the information learned
in this class is useful for anyone who is involved or knows
someone in an activity that could put them at risk for injury.
Skills in first aid, treating and rehabilitating injuries,
and understanding what is wrong with the structures helps
one keep themselves and those they help as healthy as possible.
Anything
else I should know?
This class
has a relaxed atmosphere and is based on open discussion.
The information is anatomy based, so those who excel at biology
and the sciences will have a high chance at excelling in this
course. The information is not extremely difficult, but it
does help to have a good base in biology.
There is an optional Lab fee to purchase and keep CPR and
First Aid supplies for future use and reference.
Where
do I go if I have more questions about this course?
Scott Davies, ATC
Certified Athletic Trainer
Room L110 / L111
Scott.Davies@fcps.edu
703-488-6469
Related Links:
www.nata.org (national
athletic trainers association)
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ADVANCED PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Grades 11/12
Credit: .5-1.0
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of both 9th and 10th grade
Physical Education.
Students continue to learn, master and/or refine fitness and
wellness concepts. Activities are geared toward achieving
a high level of fitness, including planning for a lifetime
of physical activity.
Describe a typical lesson in this class.
The students
will be involved in high level with emphasis on fitness and
healthy lifestyles. Activities that incorporate the principles
of strength, endurance, flexibility and agility will be common.
What kind/how much homework is required in this class?
There
is no homework in class; students are expected to give significant
effort during class time.
What kind of materials do you use in this course ?
Exercise
and sporting equipment at the school will be used.
Is there any after-school commitment or extracurricular
activities associated with this class?
No
How can this class help me in the future?
The skills
refined in this class can help the student better understand
and appreciate lifetime fitness as well as explore community
resources toward fitness.
Where
do I go if I have more questions about this course?
Scott Davies, ATC
HPE Department Chairperson
Certified Athletic Trainer
Room L110 / L111
Scott.Davies@fcps.edu
703-488-6469
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PERSONAL FITNESS- LEVEL 1
Grades: 10-12
Credit: one half or one
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Health and Physical
Education, grade 9
Students study human anatomy and physiology, kinesiology,
nutrition, the effects of ergogenic aids, and their relationship
and application to conditioning and weight training. Students
will participate in and develop an individual weight training
and conditioning program to improve cardiorespiratory endurance,
flexibility, muscular endurance, and overall body strength.
Students may not take this course in lieu of the Health and
Physical Education requirement.
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PERSONAL FITNESS- LEVEL 2
Grades: 11-12
Credit: one half or one
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Weight Training and
Conditioning - Level 1
Students
study, examine and apply polymetrics; they also identify and
discuss antagonistic and protagonistic muscle groups and their
functions. Students develop, practice and assess a personalized
program to enhance neuromuscular efficiency and muscle and
body composition; and they identify and exhibit correct lifting
and spotting techniques. Students may not take this course
in lieu of the Health and Physical Education requirement.
Describe a typical lesson in this class.
This class
is for students who are serious about weight training. Each
day there is a structured routine of lifts. Several lifts
that are required and some that are optional lifts to achieve
a total body work out.
What kind/how much homework is required in this class?
There
is no homework in this class.
What kind of materials do you use in this course ?
The majority
of the time you will use free weights. A lesser amount of
class time will be on machines, polymetrics, etc. appropriate
dress
Is there any after-school commitment or extracurricular
activities associated with this class?
The only
after school commitment is for students who miss more than
2 days of lifting each quarter. There is a regional power
lifting competition each year during the second semester,
however this is optional. Extra credit is given to those who
attend.
How can this class help me in the future?
This course
is a must for athletes that have a true desire to be successful.
It is also a true lifetime fitness skill.
Anything else I should know?
This course is difficult from a physical discipline standpoint.
You must be dedicated and in class to be successful. Since
this is an elective you may take it on a Pass/Fail basis,
but you need to ask your counselor if this is appropriate.
Where
do I go if I have more questions about this course?
Mr. Verbanic
thomas.verbanic@fcps.edu
Mr. Scott Davies, Department Chair
scott.davies@fcps.edu
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