Mountlake Terrace High School
2008-2009
The Discovery School
Physical Education & Health
  Conditioning
Individual/Team Sports
Health

 
  Super Terrace Classes including AP & CHS

Conditioning (PHE443)

Prerequisite: None

Length:  Semester

Credit:  .5

This course is designed to be a structured environment for students to improve their cardiovascular and muscular fitness.  Class will rotate days in the weight room, gyms or outside for a variety of activities with a fitness emphasis.  Topics covered include safety, proper technique, form, and periodization to maximize fitness.  Students will put their personal workout into practice based upon fitness testing, instruction and goal setting.
Students may have a small research paper on an aspect of physical education or fitness to enhance their understanding.

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 Health (PHE300)

Prerequisite: None  

Length:  Semester
Credit:  .5

Required for graduation. Topics include mental health (depression, grief/loss, stress management), substance abuse and use, nutrition and personal wellness, anatomy and disease prevention, family health history, community resources, human sexuality and HIV/AIDS. Develop decision making and problem solving skills to become better able to make responsible choices regarding your health. Learning will be assessed in a variety of methods: scoring rubrics and models, traditional quizzes, demonstrations of ability to apply knowledge, projects, teacher observations/evaluations and peer evaluations.

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 Individual/Team Sports (PHE260)

Prerequisite: 11 - 12   

Length:  Semester
Credit:  .5

Students will participate in individual and team sports in a co-educational environment.  Basic instruction is given in a variety of sports, recreational and conditioning activities leading to the confidence, desire and knowledge to lead a healthy lifestyle.  Students gain an understanding of personal fitness leading to the design of a personal fitness plan. Students demonstrate sportsmanship and teamwork through contributing to a positive and inclusive atmosphere.  Learning will be assessed through daily participation and written assignments.

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