PHYSICAL EDUCATION

PE 1,2 - Grade 9

This course is intended to help grade 9 students meet or exceed high school physical education content standards 1–3 and the corresponding performance standards for Course 1, 1.1–3.10.

All high school students must receive instruction in, and be assessed in, the following eight content areas: (1) effects of physical activity upon dynamic health; (2) mechanics of body movement; (3) aquatics; (4) gymnastics and tumbling; (5) individual and dual sports; (6) rhythms and dance; (7) team sports; and (8) combatives/self-defense.

PE 3,4 - Grade 10

This course is intended to help students in grades 10 through 12 meet or exceed high school physical education content standards 1–3 and the corresponding performance standards for Course 2, 1.1–3.9.

6th Period PE Athletics - Grades 9-12

We have updated our PE Athletics guidelines to provide equitable access to resources and a positive learning environment for our student athletes. See below for the key changes. More specific information on classes can be provided by your student’s counselor.

- Only 10th-grade returning athletes are granted access to PE Athletics at the start of the school year and will remain in PE Athletics for the entirety of the school year.
- 11th-12th grade returning athletes need to work with their counselor to either enroll in Assigned Time Home (if qualified) or PE Athletics for the entirety of the school year.
- PE Athletics is a Physical Education class and will adhere to Physical Education content standards and curriculum.
- Study hall will not be offered - all students will participate in the Physical Education curriculum depending on whether they are an in-season or out-of-season athlete.
- 9th graders will be required to enroll in a 9th-grade Physical Education class except for those athletes whose team practices during 6th period.
- The 9th graders that qualify will not be eligible for PE Athletics until the head coach has confirmed that they are rostered to the team.
- Transfers in and out of PE athletics will only occur during designated transfer periods as to not interfere with academic enrollments. See our grade reporting document for more information.

Drill Team Grade 9 - 12

Prerequisites: Grade point average of 2.0 or better in scholarship and citizenship for the preceding grading period.

This course includes instruction in performing cheer, drill team, and show choir activities as well as instruction and assessment in the following eight content areas: (1) effects of physical activity upon dynamic health; (2) mechanics of body movement; (3) aquatics, (4) gymnastics and tumbling; (5) individual and dual sports; (6) rhythms and dance; (7) team sports; and (8) combatives/self-defense. This course also prepares students for the state-mandated physical fitness test. All students enrolled in the course must participate concurrently in cheer, drill team, or show choir and must demonstrate progress toward mastering the high school physical education content standards.

Cheer Core - Grades 9 - 12

Prerequisites: Ability to learn cheer routines quickly and make a year-long commitment to all required Cheer activities. Parental permission, a completed Athletic Packet with physical, and a completed and signed PLHS Cheer application and contract are required in order to tryout and then participate in PLHS Cheer. Students in grades 9, 10, and 11 are eligible to try-out for the Junior Varsity squad. Students in grades 10, 11 and 12 are eligible to try-out for the Varsity squad. Tryouts are held during the spring semester; squad placement is based on grade level and overall tryout score.

Marching Band - Grades 9 - 12

* Concurrent enrollment in a band class is required.

This course includes instruction in performing marching activities. This course will also prepare students for the state-mandated physical fitness test. All students enrolled in the course must be concurrently enrolled in a band course and must demonstrate progress toward mastering the high school physical education content standards.

NJROTC - Grades 9 - 12

The Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps is available to male and female students as a general elective credit toward graduation or in lieu of physical education. The naval uniform is worn by students at all official functions and all day at school once a week. Enrollment in NJROTC incurs no financial cost and no obligation to join the Armed Services. Although the recommended and normal sequence is Naval Science 1, 2, 3,4, 5,6 and 7,8, students may start their Naval Junior ROTC studies during any of their years in high school.

PE Strength and Conditioning 1,2 Grade 11 – 12

Prerequisites: PE 1, 2 and PE 3, 4 or equivalent

Description - In this elective course students are taught basic exercise movements and rhythmic fundamentals to enhance all body parts. This course emphasizes developing and improving cardiovascular fitness, body composition and flexibility, and increasing muscular strength and endurance.

Surf P.E. - 11th and 12th grade

Prerequisites: PE 1, 2 and PE 3, 4 or equivalent; swim proficiency test required

Surfing and improving surf skills will be our main focus in PL Surf PE. In partnership with 100 % local PL and OB community sponsors, PLHS alumni, SD Lifeguards, and the Peninsula YMCA, students will be able to learn, practice, develop, and advance surf skills, beginner, intermediate, advance swim skills, CPR/AED lifesaving skills, water safety skills, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu self-defense skills, HIIT and aerobic activites, while also helping to prepare students for high levels of achievement in surfing competitions.

Yoga - 10th, 11th and 12th grade

This course serves as an alternative to a traditional Physical Education class and provides students an introduction to yoga postures (asana) and breathing techniques (pranayama). Yoga is an ancient mental and physical discipline that combines meditative focus and controlled breathing with deliberately aligned body positions. Yoga, as a physical activity, is a non-competitive, largely anaerobic exercise that dramatically increases balance, flexibility, and isometric strength when practiced regularly. Yoga also minimizes the risk of many equipment-based sports injuries, because strength is developed using only the weight of the body. Learning will take place via the primary instructor, Mrs. Pomerleau, as well as occasional guest instructors. Students will be exposed to a variety of yoga practice styles including, but not limited to: Ashtanga, Vinyasa Flow, Acro Yoga, and Relaxation. Throughout the duration of this course, students will also engage in walking as a form of meditation, cardiovascular activity and personal emotional control. Walking on appointed days of the week will also help to create a balanced experience that will increase students' mental and physical capabilities for the overarching purpose of lifelong interest and enjoyment in personal, meaningful physical fitness.

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