Sandy High School

 

 

 

 

 

PE 1 

Entry Level: 9-11

Length: Semester

Prerequisite: None

This course will give students a wide range of experiences, from recreational activities to personal fitness and wellbeing. Students will become familiar with the vocabulary and concepts for skill-related and health-related physical fitness. At the end of this course students will identify their preferences for future PE electives. This course is a prerequisite for all other PE electives. 

 

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING

Entry Level: 10 

Length: Semester

Prerequisite: PE 1

This course will focus on developing functional strength, explosiveness, endurance and overall athleticism through lifting weights. Students will learn important safety practices for training while participating in a wide variety of exercises using free-weights, medicine balls, dumbbells and machines. Student’s strength and endurance levels will be assessed regularly.  Students will be put into a comprehensive strength training program designed to increase their muscular strength and endurance. Students must have taken PE 1 as a prerequisite for this class.

 

ADVANCED STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING

Entry Level: 10

Length: Semester

Prerequisites: PE1 and Strength and Conditioning

Advanced Strength and Conditioning is designed for motivated students who are eager to elevate their current health and performance status. Students will apply foundational knowledge and techniques in advanced programs which have been created to meet their individual athletic and/or personal fitness goals. Are you wanting to improve your Power? We have a program for you! Who wants to focus on muscular endurance? We have a program for you! A hybrid athlete who needs a balance of both? We have a program for you! While partnering with their teacher, each student has the opportunity to take charge of their fitness journey and work toward outcomes that align with their interests, strengths and areas of desired growth. Utilizing both the weight and aerobics rooms, a tailored 18-week program will help all students improve functional strength, explosiveness and muscular endurance. Ready to get started?! Regular attendance, active participation, and a strong desire to achieve performance outcomes will all be needed to be successful in this class.

 

TEAM SPORTS

Entry Level: 10

Length: Semester

Prerequisite: PE 1

This is a competitive, activity-based elective utilizing the Tactical Games Approach to develop strategic thinking and advanced skill application across various team sports including Invasion Games (Basketball, Soccer, Ultimate), Net/Wall Games (Volleyball, Pickleball, Tennis), and Striking/Fielding Games (Softball, Kickball). Students will learn to analyze complex game situations, enhance teamwork, and immediately apply tactical solutions in modified, fast-paced environments. Assessment focuses on consistent effort, demonstrated strategic decision-making, and performance in small-sided games, making the class ideal for students motivated by competition and interested in understanding sports-specific performance at an advanced level.

 

LIFETIME FITNESS

Entry Level: 10

Length: Semester

Prerequisite: PE 1

This is a total body fitness course incorporating aerobics, circuit training, yoga, and cardio conditioning. All activities are designed to tone, firm, stretch and strengthen each muscle group. Teaches nutrition and lifestyle habits and how they relate to fitness, as well as your personal goal setting.

 

INJURY PREVENTION FOR SPORTS

Entry Level: 10

Length: Semester

Prerequisite: PE 1 

Tired of sports injuries? Sick of sitting on the sideline? Join injury prevention and learn how to properly take care of your body for optimal performance and athletic longevity. Students will learn prevention techniques taken by high level athletes and taught by elite performance coaches. Through class and lab activities, students will better understand the benefits of movement analysis and correction, warm-ups and cool-downs, nutrition, functional strength, daily habits (sleep and hydration) and more. 

 

HEALTH 1

Entry Level: 9 

Length: Semester

Format: Online

This course is intended to educate and empower students to make responsible choices regarding their health. Students increase their understanding of positive health habits and behaviors that contribute to personal wellness and health interpersonal relationships. The class will discuss nutrition and fitness, public health issues, abuse, mental disorders, HIV/AIDS, stress management, and prevention of alcohol, tobacco, and drug dependency.

 

HEALTH 2

Entry Level: 11

Length: Semester

Prerequisite: Health 1

Format: Online

A discussion based continuation of wellness and critical thinking. An emphasis on healthy lifestyle behaviors and contemporary health issues will relate to their lives as they plan for a future career and family.