Soquel High School

INTRODUCTION - Physical Education at Soquel High School stresses participation and instruction in a wide range of games and fitness activities.  The results are skill development, an improved fitness level, socialization and cooperation among our diverse population of students and a realistic attitude on the body's capabilities.  The goal of the P.E. Department is for each and every student to leave Soquel with a base knowledge in a variety of lifetime activities and the desire and the means to maintain a physically active and healthy life.

Soquel High School Physical Education Guidelines

PURPOSE

The purpose of this information is to acquaint you with the procedures and regulations that will help you be successful in your Physical Education Classes.

In our curriculum we are going to teach a wide variety of physical activities, a high intensity fitness unit and wellness classes that emphasize the relationship that regular exercise and good nutrition have with disease prevention and a healthful life.

If you have any questions regarding the Physical Education Department please call us at 429-3909 ext. 171 (Locke), 172 (Meyer, Wilson), 174 (Walters).

GOALS

It is the goal of the P. E. Department that the student achieves a passing mark on each component of the California Physical Performance test.

To develop an awareness of the importance of personal fitness and acquaint students with programs for maintaining fitness in adult life.

To expose students to a wide variety of activities in an effort to allow them to find areas of enjoyment as well as benefit.

To emphasize the relationship that regular exercise and good nutrition have with disease prevention and a healthy life.

EXPECTATIONS

Attendance is very important and excessive absences will adversely effect a student’s grade.  Any classes missed for any reason must be made up in order to receive full credit.

Students are expected to be on time and in correct P.E. attire.

Attention to personal hygiene procedures is expected.

Sportsmanship and sincere effort is asked of all.

MEDICAL EXCUSES

Parents and /or the school nurse may excuse you from participating for up to three consecutive days by writing the instructor a note.  Students with excuses are still required to dress in their P.E. clothes.  A doctor’s note is required for periods longer than 3 days.

If your child has a preexisting medical condition that you feel the staff should know about please attach an explanation to the signature portion of the guidelines.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION ATTIRE

Soquel High School students enrolled in Physical Education courses are required to wear appropriate attire.  The attire consists of the following:

SHIRTS:  Blue Soquel High P.E. shirt-$10
SHORTS:  Blue Soquel High P.E. shorts-$15
SHOES:  Shoes appropriate for Physical Education activities
Students can wear sweatshirts or sweat pants over their P.E. uniforms if they choose.

LOST AND FOUND

Items left or lost in the locker room will be placed in the lost and found in the coaches’ office.  To claim an item from the lost and found it must have your name on it..

STUDENTS ARE WARNED:

Not to let his or her locker combination be known to anyone else.
To be careful that they are not observed using their combination.
To check that their locker is locked before leaving the locker room.
Not to leave money or other valuables in their locker.

FOOD

There is no food, candy or beverages allowed during P.E. classes.  This includes the locker room, gym, weight room or any other P.E. facility.  Violators will lose their  locker room privileges.

ATHLETES

All athletes are required to dress and participate in class on game days.

GRADING POLICY

Grading policies will vary slightly between teachers and units; however these standards are a good benchmark for determining minimum standards for attaining P.E. grades.

‘A’-No markdowns or absences
‘B’-No more than 2 absences or markdowns
‘C’-No more than 3 absences or markdowns
‘D’-No more than 4 absences or markdowns
Markdowns include but are not limited to suit cuts, tardies, unsportsmanlike behavior, abuse of equipment.

MAKE-UPS

Make-ups for absences and markdowns are arranged with the individual instructors.  Non-dress (suit cut) along with absences are the main reasons for failing P.E.  All suit cuts and absences must be made up to assure a passing grade.

STUDENTS MUST PASS EACH OF THE THREE INDIVIDUAL GRADING PERIODS IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A PASSING GRADE FOR THE SEMESTER.



PHYSICAL EDUCATION 9

    Grade           Duration           Credits           Repeat Status
       9                 Year                 5/5               No

Fulfills Requirements:  Physical Education for SHS

Prerequisite:  Physically able to participate

Course Description:  Instructional units in the freshman core program place emphasis on both team sports and individual lifetime activities.  Units of instruction may include aerobics, basketball, conditioning and weight training, dance, field games, paddle tennis, soccer, swimming, touch football, volleyball, softball, badminton, track and field, pickleball, golf, tennis, hockey.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION  (P.E.) ACTIVITIES   10-12

    Grade             Duration           Credits           Repeat Status
    10-11-12          Year                 5/5                     Yes

Fulfills Requirements:  Physical Education for SHS
Prerequisite:  Successful completion of PE 9 and physically able to participate
Course Description:  Emphasis may be placed on individual lifetime activities, i.e. "over the line," archery, badminton, bicycling, golf, paddle tennis, and tennis.  Team sports are also offered for students desiring participation in these activities.


HEALTH

      Grade           Duration           Credits           Repeat Status
    10-11-12        Semester              5                    No

Fulfills Requirements:  Health for SHS

Prerequisite:  None

Course Description:  This one-semester course is required for graduation and is usually taken during the 10th grade.  Students must pass tests on the following subjects:  communication skills, physical and emotional health, pregnancy and childbirth, substance use and abuse, sexually-transmitted diseases including AIDS, nutrition, first aid, safety and CPR.  Course work includes individual and group projects, classroom discussion, audio-visual materials, guest speakers, and research projects.




AEROBICS

    Grade                 Duration            Credits            Repeat Status
    10-11-12          Semester                5                     Yes

Fulfills Requirements:  Physical Education for SHS

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of PE 9 and physically able to participate

Course Description:  The purpose of this class is to learn the principles and values of lifetime fitness by participating in an aerobic exercise program.  Aerobic dance, running and walking, off-campus workouts are among possible activities.  Floor exercises and weights will also be incorporated into the class work to tone and build muscular strength.  The principles of weight loss and maintenance, body shaping, diet and nutrition will also be discussed.

HEALTH AND FITNESS FOR LIFE

    Grade           Duration           Credits           Repeat Status
    10-12           Semester             5                      Yes

Fulfills Requirements:  Physical Education for SHS

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of PE 9 and physically able to participate

Course Description: This course is designed to develop skills and gain knowledge for optimal health in the 21st century.  Students will participate in dance aerobics, water aerobics, lap swimming, yoga, self defense, step aerobics, walk/jog/run and some weight room conditioning.  Myths and facts about weight gain and loss will be presented along with nutrition and healthful eating guidelines.  Notebook and written work will be included. 

DANCE MOVEMENT

   
    Grade           Duration           Credits           Repeat Status
    10-12           Semester            5               Yes

Fulfills Requirements:  Physical Education, Fine Arts for SHS

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of PE 9 and physically able to participate

Course Description:  The purpose of this class is to learn the principles and values of lifetime fitness through dance.  Dances taught are classic dance styles ranging from the hula to ballroom and swing.  Students will need to be open to learning and trying the unfamiliar.  They will be required to perform a self-choreographed final.

WEIGHT TRAINING

    Grade              Duration           Credits           Repeat Status
    10-11-12        Semester                5               Yes

Fulfills Requirements:  Physical Education for SHS

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of PE 9 and physically able to participate

Course Description:  Weight Training is the use of barbells, dumbbells or weight machines to increase muscular size, strength and endurance.  Students enrolled in this class will be introduced to a variety of weight training techniques and skills.  All students will be encouraged to do a personal needs analysis of what they would like to derive from the class, then be encouraged to develop a self-styled program to help achieve these goals.  Each class contains an additional aerobic component to help develop cardiovascular fitness.


ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION

    Grade                 Duration            Credits            Repeat Status
    9-10-11-12        Semester               5               Yes

Fulfills Requirements:  Physical Education for SHS

Prerequisite:  Teacher approval with recommendation of physician and counselor

Course Description:  Adaptive physical education provides individualized instruction in a variety of activities for students who are unable to participate in the regular physical education program due to physical needs.