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This course teaches the importance of physical fitness, introduction to volleyball and square and line dancing. Student coordination, cardiovascular endurance, eye-hand coordination, speed, agility, rhythmic abilities and general social attitudes are developed in this program.

This course deals with introduction to basketball, soccer and track and field. Skills such as speed, agility, endurance, flexibility, balance, strength and coordination are emphasized.

Step aerobics/body conditioning, speedball, and badminton are taught in this course. Fitness skills, cardiovascular endurance, speed, coordination, flexibility and rhythmic abilities are emphasized in this program as well as sportsmanship and leadership.

In senior year students may choose three or four areas that they would like to cover. These activities include soccer, volleyball II, basketball lI, aerobics/weight training, flag football. fitness, track and field, speedball, badminton, step aerobics, social dance

Students will be instructed in the rules, officiating mechanics, and officiating philosophy for basketball (men's and women's) and baseball/softball. Texts for the class will be the official rules and officiating manuals for these sports. Students will be expected to officiate intramural basketball games. At the end of the course, successful students who wish to pursue sports officiating as an avocation will be put in touch with local officiating associations. This counts as your Physical Education credit. Class will be limited to 20 students.

Students will learn skills needed to assist teachers in the Physical Education foundation 9-12. Skills include organization, teaching skills, effective planning and some officiating. Program is subject to approval by Physical Education Department. This counts as your Physical Education credit. Approval by physical education teacher is required. In addition to assisting teacher, students will be required to meet before school once a week.

This course allows students to acquire a knowledge and appreciation of skiing to enable students to enjoy a lifetime activity. Skills taught will be from beginner to intermediate and course will help develop self-confidence, relaxation, sense of appreciation toward ones self and fellow peers. Class will meet once a week in a classroom after school and go on 3 day trips. Additional cost of approximately $250. is required for this course. This counts as your Physical Education credit.

 

This course involves working in the weight room to help strengthen and tone various muscles in the body and use of machines properly to help lead students toward the achievement of fitness objectives. This course will aim to teach students proper techniques lifting weights and building strength, flexibility, muscle tone, stamina and cooperation and respect toward others. Class will be limited to 15 students per class. This counts as your Physical Education credit.

(Fall Semester Only) Course is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills necessary to perform basic first aid and CPR, and to respond appropriately in an emergency. Class will meet for one semester in classroom. Student will receive American Red Cross certification cards for First Aid and CPR when successfully completing the course. This is an elective class, and does not count toward required Physical Education credit.

This class is offered to juniors and seniors who are participating in a varsity team at St. Edmund Prep. The purpose of the class is to educate athletes about the many facets of athletics in general, to show different models and techniques involved in preparing for, participating in, and evaluating an athletic event. Various psychological models will be discussed, and the students personal experiences in their particular sport will be included. Prior permission is required in order to take the class. This counts as your Physical Education credit.