This course provides instruction on a variety of outdoor activities. Adventure Education challenges students in teamwork, collaboration and problem solving experiences. It involves the student physically, mentally and emotionally to develop the whole person. Students will learn how to show respect for themselves and others; communicate appropriately; demonstrate integrity and understand the building of positive relationships in group settings. Adventure education will also promote cooperation; risk taking; trust-building; debriefing and processing and reflection. Adventure Education is blended with Physical Education 2 (P926). There is a lab fee of $40 for field trips and equipment usage.

This course is an introduction to the basic philosophies and principles of Yoga and Pilates.  Through these practices, students will train their bodies and minds to build strength, flexibility, balance and control. These modalities will teach students to work in a non-judgmental manner, developing self-reflection and peace of mind.  The goal is to build a personal practice that they can use as supplemental training in their daily lives. Students will also gain fundamental knowledge and skill development through a sequence of Health and skill-related foundational fitness activities, including cardiovascular and strength training, as well as individual and team sports.  Students are required to bring their own yoga mats. Fitness tests are administered.

This entry level course in the sequential core dance curriculum serves as an introduction to basics in contemporary, modern, ballet, and jazz technique. Students explore basic movement, vocabulary, and concepts relating to technique, and master movement combinations and acquire knowledge of basic elements of movement design and choreography. Courses in dance promote the understandings of kinetic wellness and personal wellness through the philosophy of the Physical Education department. Fitness testing will be administered.  Students who fail to pass the aquatic proficiency test at the beginning of the course will be encouraged to take Physical Education 2 & Aquatics (P927) during their sophomore year.

The Health portion of the course provides students with opportunities to acquire life-long knowledge and information about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. The comprehension of health-related concepts and the promotion of health and disease prevention throughout one’s life will be covered. Exposure to a variety of health-related concepts will help foster practice of health-enhancing behaviors and help reduce health risks. Students will learn how to access valid health information and health-promoting products and services. Students will be provided with the resources to lead a long and healthy productive lifestyle. 

This course acts as a continuation of Dance 1 focusing on intermediate techniques and vocabu-lary in ballet, jazz, and contemporary/lyrical, as well as introducing other styles of dance such as hip hop, musical theater, or modern dance. Beginning concepts of choreography and choreo-graphic elements will be introduced by the end of the course. Dance 2 will also include fitness concepts, fitness testing, and cross-training to improve dancer’s overall well-being and perfor-mance. Dance 2 students may have an opportunity to perform in the Spring Dance Showcase in May.  The successful completion of  Dance 1 & Health (P910) or permission of the teacher is a prerequisite.

This course offering emphasizes aerobic, core, and strength conditioning through the use of activities such as: HIIT training, Bosu balls, medicine balls, free and body weight exercises, stability balls, Yoga, Pilates, running/walking, plyometrics, and agility training. Activities and experiences vary according to each student’s fitness level. This course also focuses on the four major fitness components: muscular endurance, muscular strength, cardiovascular endurance, and flexibility. Different fitness related articles will be introduced for discussion throughout the year. Students will be able to design and create a workout and teach it to the class in the second semester. Fitness tests are administered.

This course focuses on improving fitness and refining motor skills by participating in individual and team sports, with an added emphasis on mastering interpersonal skills 
that result in greater respect for and cooperation with others. Goals include instilling an appreciation of exercise and a healthy use of leisure time to promote a wellness-oriented lifestyle. Fitness tests are administered. 

This elite level fitness course is designed for student-athletes and advanced fitness enthusiasts. This class gives students the opportunity to take their training and fitness to the next level, resulting in a direct impact on their athletic performance, mental health, fitness levels and lifelong well being. Students participate in strength training plans designed in collaboration with the student’s individual fitness goals and Physical Education teacher. Activities include a rotation of Pilates, cardiovascular workouts and spin class, weight training and competitive individual and team sports. Topics include, nutrition, principles of training, fitness components, muscular and skeletal anatomy, leadership, decision making and goal setting. Fitness tests will be administered throughout the year to set goals and level progress in addition to numerous formative assessments.