Jacksonville

High School

Jacksonville High School Physical Education promotes health, fitness and wellness through moderate to vigorous movement patterns which enhances student performance in the academic setting.

Recommendation: None

Physical Education curriculum places an emphasis on physical fitness, fundamental skills and rules of each activity, and knowledge of the importance of fitness for life.  Students have the opportunity to select a variety of activities to enhance their fitness level.  Units are selected by students in their physical education period.  Some courses will have maximum capacities.  Units may include:  softball, flag football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, speedball, ultimate frisbee, eclipse ball, tennis badminton, pickle-ball, walking for fitness, biking, aerobics, bags, and roller skating.  Each student will complete a minimum of five units per semester.  All students are required to participate in fitness testing at the end of each quarter.  Physical fitness testing provides accurate reports which are unique to each student according to their age, gender, and level of health-related fitness.  The assessment is based on multiple components rather than just a single measure.  These reports use the criterion-referenced Healthy Fitness Zone Standards, which research has shown to accurately measure the level of physical fitness necessary for good health.

Recommendation: None

Physical Education curriculum places an emphasis on physical fitness, fundamental skills and rules of each activity, and knowledge of the importance of fitness for life. Students have the opportunity to select a variety of activities to enhance their fitness level. Units are selected by students in their physical education period. Some courses will have maximum capacities. Units may include: softball, flag football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, speedball, ultimate frisbee, eclipse ball, tennis badminton, pickle-ball, walking for fitness, biking, aerobics, bags, and roller skating.  Each student will complete a minimum of five units per semester. All students are required to participate in fitness testing at the end of each quarter. Physical fitness testing provides accurate reports which are unique to each student according to their age, gender, and level of health-related fitness. The assessment is based on multiple components rather than just a single measure. These reports use the criterion-referenced Healthy Fitness Zone Standards, which research has shown to accurately measure the level of physical fitness necessary for good health.

* Administrative Approval Required

Recommendation: None

The curriculum consists of various academic learning packets designed for the student who is unable to participate in the traditional classroom setting. Enrollment in this course is open to students who have extended medical excuses from a medical physician.

Recommendation: None

This class is designed for a one-on-one setting between the student and the instructor. For all practical purposes, Adapted Physical Education is developmentally appropriate physical education at its finest. It involves differentiating instruction so the physical activity is as appropriate for the person with a disability as it is for a person without a disability. The emphasis of adapted physical education is to facilitate participation of students with disabilities with typically developing peers in age-appropriate activities where all students can learn and be successful in the areas of personal strength, tone, and flexibility.

Recommendation: None

This course is designed to help students increase their understanding and awareness of basic health concepts and practices and their relationship to a better quality of life. Emphasis is placed on the importance of making good health decisions and accepting responsibility for health. Topics covered in the class include anatomy and physiology of the body, mental health, stress and weight control, fitness and exercise, substance use and abuse, human sexuality, first aid and safety, and environmental health. A variety of teaching methods is used including the use of outside resources. Students are required to complete special projects. This course is required for graduation and meets state mandates.

Recommendation: None

Fitness is a strength training class. Fitness class uses resistance training with weights to enhance all five areas of fitness.

Recommendation: None

Fitness is a strength training class. Fitness class uses resistance training with weights to enhance all five areas of fitness.