Physical Education

1 SEMESTER

This course will concentrate on different fitness routines to increase physical fitness for a lifetime. Students will learn about and participate in a variety of fitness routines. Students will create a fitness plan. Activities will include Pilates, Yoga, Tae-Bo, weight training, power walking, circuit training, cardiovascular training, muscle toning, agility training, and stretches to increase flexibility. '

Open to 10th, 11th and 12th graders.

1 SEMESTER

Developing a healthy lifestyle enables students to maximize their physical, mental and social well-being. Students will learn about the dimensions of health, decision making, substances (alcohol, nicotine products, and illicit drugs), social media, nutrition, abuse, how to research and identify biases in publications. A projectbased approach, discussions, videos, and small group work are methods used for students to learn course concepts.

Open to 10th, 11th and 12th grade students

Or students may choose Online Health.

2 SEMESTERS

This course will cover the same content as the traditional Wellness for Life class but is modified in its combination of online work and face-to-face class instruction. Over the course of an entire school year, students will meet with the teacher once a week; the rest of the course work will be completed online during each week. During class sessions students will complete hands-on activities, hold class discussions, and ask the instructor for understanding of concepts. Online work/outside of class work includes being active for at least 30min/5 days/week or 10,000 steps/5days/week. Students must be able to attend all class meetings throughout the school year to receive credit. Students taking Hybrid Wellness For Life need to be able to work independently, be self-motivated, and recognize the time commitment needed outside the classroom to be successful.

Open to 11th and 12th grade students.

1 SEMESTER

This course will deliver a detailed examination of Mental Wellness and the wide-ranging issues such as anxiety, depression, stress and panic attacks. This course will provide students a mindfulness of their mental health and wellness as well as resources for students to utilize in their lives that include deep breathing exercises, the power of positive self-talk, healthy nutrition, yoga, sleep, and more.

Open to 10th, 11th and 12th graders.

2 SEMESTERS

This course will cover the same content as the traditional Health class but is modified in online work. Over the course of an entire school year, students will work online. Students may be asked to meet with the instructor individually during Advisory sessions. Online work includes watching lectures, completing assignments, responding to peers’ work, and discussions through a discussion board. Students taking Online Health need to be able to work independently, be self-motivated, have strong reading and writing skills and recognize the time commitment needed outside the classroom to be successful.

Open to 11th and 12th grade students.

Or students may choose Health (Traditional Option).

Students may choose to fulfill the requirement by requesting a PE waiver application when they are completing their course requests for the following school year. Students who have completed one full season of participation on a DeLaSalle athletic team, beginning with the fall season of 10th grade through spring season of 11th grade, may apply for a waiver of the PE: Wellness credit. Students who play a sport not associated with DeLaSalle, because it is not offered by the school, may apply for a waiver through an administrative exemption. Students will be sent a link to the waiver application request that must be filled out completely and submitted no later than April 19, 2024.

1 SEMESTER

This program is about “teaching learners to think on their feet,” providing them with 21st century skills of teamwork, problem solving and grit through the medium of physical activities. Students are required to learn the physical skills, rules, safety practices, and strategy of the various activities. All 9th graders are required to wear a standard uniform.  

This course is required of all 9th grade students.

1 SEMESTER

Students gain cognitive knowledge and skills of cardiovascular endurance, physical fitness and lifetime sports. There will be pre- and post-fitness assessments using electronic software to record gains made during the semester in both cardiovascular endurance and strength endurance. Each student will develop a fitness plan which will include goal setting, cardiovascular training, strength training, and evaluation of the fitness plan. There will be an emphasis on becoming a wise consumer of health and fitness services and products such as medical insurance, fitness clubs, exercise products, and sports equipment.

Open to 10th, 11th and 12th grade students

1 SEMESTER

This course is designed to give students the opportunity to learn fitness concepts and conditioning techniques used for obtaining optimal physical fitness. Students will benefit from comprehensive weight training and cardiorespiratory endurance activities. Students will learn the basic fundamentals of strength training, aerobic training, and overall fitness training and conditioning. Course includes both lecture and activity sessions. Students will be empowered to make wise choices, meet challenges, and develop positive behaviors in fitness, wellness, and movement activity for a lifetime.  

This course is available for 10th, 11th and 12th graders.

1 SEMESTER

Through a wide variety of team and individual activities, the students will develop a sense of responsibility for themselves and others. Being a contributing member of a group and/ or team in a variety of leadership roles will give the student an opportunity to learn techniques to lead effectively and to positively influence the behavior of others.

Open to 11th and 12th graders.