High School Physical Education

PE – Intro to Strength Training
Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Term
Category: Required
Prerequisite: None

The goal of this course is to provide students with an opportunity to learn proper strength training techniques and understand the appropriate progression of a fitness program. Students will work in the areas of muscular strength, endurance, and mobility.

Students will:

• Increase muscular development, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance; develop proper techniques and alignment for safe, injury-free participation in all fitness activities
• Understand health-related and skill-related fitness components and terminology
• Understand the importance of maintaining proper body composition, weight control, and diet.
• Develop and exhibit good sportsmanship, cooperation, teamwork, emotional control, leadership, and a positive self-concept.
• Demonstrate, recognition, and acceptance of one’s own strengths and limitations, as well as those of others.
• Understand that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction
• Acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain a healthy and active life. 

Peer Assistance Learning PE (PAL PE)
Offered to grades: 11, 12
Length: 1 Term
Category: Required
Prerequisite: None

PAL PE is a physical education course designed for students who may benefit from a combination of differentiated instruction and peer assistance in the Physical Education setting. This course provides a fun and inclusive atmosphere in which all students will learn about and experience health, fitness, and recreational activities as well as social and interpersonal development. PAL PE also supports the development of leadership skills for all students and empowers all students to foster an inclusive environment school-wide. Students involved in the Best Buddies program will receive first priority in the scheduling process.

Students will:

• Discuss the benefits of a physically active lifestyle as it relates to college or career productivity 
• Evaluate risks and safety factors that might affect physical activity preferences throughout the life cycle
• Employ effective self-management skills to analyze barriers and modify physical activity patterns appropriately, as needed
• Exhibit proper etiquette, respect for others, and teamwork while engaging in physical activity and/or social dance 
• Exhibit proper etiquette, respect for others, and teamwork while engaging in physical activity and/or social dance 
• Accept others’ ideas, cultural diversity, and body types by engaging in cooperative and collaborative movement projects

PE – Advanced Strength Training
Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Term or 1 Semester (Skinny block)
Category: Required
Prerequisite: None

The goal of this course is to provide students an opportunity to continue advancing their strength training knowledge, techniques and movements. Students will be exposed to the following Components of Fitness:  muscular strength, muscular endurance, and mobility. The skills learned in this course are meant to build upon previous knowledge and skills gained in the Intro to Strength Training course.

Students will:

• Increase muscular strength development, muscular endurance, flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, speed and agility
• Develop proper techniques and alignment for safe, injury-free participation in all fitness activities 
• Understand health-related and skill-related fitness components and terminology
• Identify the skeletal and muscular systems
• Understand the concepts of strength training and speed development
• Understand the importance of maintaining proper body composition, weight control, and diet
• Understand the importance in today’s athlete the use of weight and speed training
• Develop and exhibit good sportsmanship, cooperation, teamwork, emotional control, leadership, and a positive self-concept
• Demonstrate, recognition, and acceptance of one’s own strengths and limitations, as well as those of others
• Understands that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction 
• Acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain a healthy and active life

PE – Team Sports
Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Term or 1 Semester (Skinny block)
Category: Required
Prerequisite: None

The goal of this course is to establish an understanding of a variety of team sports while promoting a healthy lifestyle through physical activity. This course exposes students to different pathways to participate in physical activity.  Skills, techniques, and fundamentals of each sport will be emphasized. All outdoor activities are weather-permitting. Possible course activities include volleyball, football, basketball, soccer, frisbee games, team handball, and floor hockey.

Students will:

• Applies the terminology associated with exercise and participation in selected individual-performance activities, dance, net/wall games, target games, aquatics, and/or outdoor pursuits appropriately 
• Uses movement concepts and principles (e.g. force, motion, rotation) to analyze and improve performance of self and/or others in a selected skill.
• Uses strategies and tactics effectively during gameplay in net/wall and/or target games.
• Applies strategies and tactics effectively during gameplay in net/wall and/or target games.

PE – Individual Sports
Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Term
Category: Required
Prerequisite: None

The goal of this course is to establish an understanding of a variety of individual sports while promoting a healthy lifestyle through physical activity. This course exposes students to different pathways to participate in physical activity.  Skills, techniques, and fundamentals of each sport will be emphasized. All outdoor activities are weather-permitting. Possible course activities include: golf, tennis, archery, disc golf, badminton, pickleball, table tennis, and yard games.

Students will:

• Apply the terminology associated with exercise and participation in selected individual-performance activities, dance, net/wall games, target games, aquatics, and/or outdoor pursuits appropriately 
• Use movement concepts and principles (e.g. force, motion, rotation) to analyze and improve the performance of self and/or others in a selected skill.
• Use strategies and tactics effectively during gameplay in net/wall and/or target games.
• Apply strategies and tactics effectively during gameplay in net/wall and/or target games.

PE – Warrior/Wolf Fit
Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Term
Category: Required
Prerequisite: None

The goal of this course is to offer students a  fitness program involving a variety of aerobic activities to enhance their cardiovascular fitness. Students will gain the skills and knowledge needed to maintain fitness levels post-high school. Activities can include HIIT workouts, circuit training workouts, aerobics, kickboxing, and yoga. 

Students will:

• Analyze the health benefits of a self-selected physical activity 
• Discuss the benefits of a physically active lifestyle as it relates to college or career productivity
• Apply the terminology associated with exercise and participation in selected individual performance activities or lifetime activities
• Combine movement concepts with skills in small-sided practice tasks in-game environments, gymnastics, and dance with self-direction 

PE – Virtual
Offered to grades: 11, 12
Length: 1 Term
Category: Elective

There are no prerequisites, however, students may be placed in this course in order to meet graduation requirements, acceleration needs, and/or remediation needs. Students who sign up for this course must have a full academic schedule or plan to graduate early.

This is an online physical education class focusing on the individual needs of the student to prepare for lifelong wellness. This course will consist of three strands: 1) Physical Component; 2) Social/Experiential Component; 3) Academic Component. With teacher guidance, students will work to develop a personalized wellness program that fits their individual strengths, interests, and goals.

Sports Officiating — Not a PE Credit
Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Term
Category: Elective

NOTE: This course provides students with an elective credit, not a PE credit. Students will learn the skills needed to become a sports official using RefReps curriculum. Students will study the rules and techniques for officiating basketball, volleyball, and baseball games through theoretical and practical applications. By the end of the course, students will be granted the opportunity to take officials’ licensure exams with the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) and the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) free of charge. IHSAA and IGHSAU allow high school students who score 75% or higher on their exam the right to take on real officiating roles in sub-varsity and junior high contests as well as community sports programs.

Students in 9th-12th grades may request a PE Waiver for the school year. If approved, this waives the requirement that the student take a Physical Education course during the school year.

The following waiver types are available:

• Academic Waiver: academic course not otherwise available
• Activity Waiver: activity sponsored by the school that requires 1800 minutes/year of physical activity such as qualifying marching band, show choir, or athletic activities
• Medical Waiver: health/medical reason
• Religious Waiver: conflict with religious belief
• Work-Based Learning (WBL) Waiver: off-campus educational program (work-based learning)

Students who believe they qualify for a waiver should do the following:

1. Complete a short survey to request a waiver form be sent to their parents/guardians using this survey link: https://waukee.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3yZ8BG2I9NovaiG
2. Parents will electronically complete the waiver form to give approval.
3. School administration will complete the waiver process and work with counselors to replace the class in the student’s schedule if needed