Health, Physical Education and Aquatics
Mission Statement
The Health and Physical Education program at the Colonial School District seeks to develop understanding and promotes positive lifelong pursuits with regards to the overall concept of a sound mind and body. The program achieves this understanding through courses designed to increase student knowledge concerning the mental, physical and emotional challenges that students will encounter throughout life. These encounters include the inner workings of the human body, the dangers associated with the use of illegal substances, the dangers associated with making poor relationship decisions, and a students own potential for developing and continuing lifelong physical activity pursuits.
Grades K-3
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12
REQUIRED COURSES
HEALTH/SWIMMING (Grade 9)
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (Grade 10 or 11)
Electives
ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION (Grades 9-12)
ADVENTURE-BASED LEADERSHIP (.5 credit, Grades 10-12)
BODY WORKS (.5 credit, Grades 10-12)
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY (Grades 10-12)
LIFEGUARD (Grades 10-12)
LIFETIME FITNESS (Grades 10-12)
NET GAMES (Grades 10-12)
PE PLUS (Grades 10-12)
PRINCIPLES OF COACHING (Grades 10-12)
SAFETY/DRIVER EDUCATION (.5 credit, Grades 10-12)
SPORTS MEDICINE (Grades 10-12)
W.E.T. (WATER EDUCATION TRAINING) (Grades 11-12)