EL SEGUNDO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
EL SEGUNDO HIGH SCHOOL
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Course Title: General Physical Education
Department: Physical Education
Grade Levels: 9-12
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This is a stage at which students are able to synthesize much of what they have learned in the earlier grades, including human growth, development, and physiology. Individuals are able to coalesce as a team and focus on the needs and contributions of other team members beyond themselves. Students develop a willingness to acknowledge and respect stylistic differences in performance. The physical education program encourages students to gain an appreciation of others’ achievements and to expand their ability to adapt to the needs of the group and demonstrate fairness toward all. Students are capable of choosing the physical activities they want to pursue. They are more able to generalize from previous experiences and to apply biomechanical principles to the analysis of a variety of movement skills. The physical education program will offer students a wide variety of opportunities. These opportunities include: flag football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball, Billy ball, nation ball, indoor soccer, street hockey, paddle tennis, ultimate Frisbee, and fitness conditioning.
Length: One Year
Prerequisite for Enrollment: None
Recommendation for Enrollment: None
Type of Course: Meets physical education requirement for graduation.
COURSE OUTLINE
MOVEMENT SKILLS AND MOVEMENT KNOWLEDGE
1. The student will show basic competence in more than one activity from the curriculum. (Integration of Core Knowledge)
2. The student will understand how and why one moves in a variety of situations and will use this information to enhance his or her skills. (Critical Thinkers)
3. The student will achieve and maintain a health enhancing level of physical fitness. (Integration of Core Knowledge, Critical Thinkers)
SELF- IMAGE AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
1. The student will exhibit a physically active lifestyle and will understand that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment challenge, and self-expression. (Social Development)
2. The student will demonstrate responsible personal behavior while participating in movement activities. (Social Development)
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
1. The student will demonstrate responsible social behavior while participating in movement activities. The student will understand the importance of respect for all others. (Social Development, Effective Communicators)
2. The student will understand the interrelationship between history and culture and games, sports and play. (Critical Thinkers)
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