Graduation Requirement: 2 years + passing Fitness Gram

A-G requirement: 0 years

The high school course descriptions presented here communicate the essence of the high school physical education experience. The content articulates the knowledge, skills, and confidence students need to maintain meaningful physical activity throughout their lifetime. The course sequence provides a blueprint for delivering the content in a manner that equips students to make a successful transition from the physical education instructional program to participation in physical activity during adulthood. The adult lifestyle demands that individuals initiate and monitor their own participation in physical activity. Family responsibilities, career demands, and individual choices influence physical activity patterns.

Advanced Physical Education 1 and 2 provide the foundation for high school instruction. Students develop proficient movement skills in each area of physical education; they expand their capabilities for independent learning; and they examine practices that allow for sound decision making to enhance successful participation in movement activities.

Students will participate in activities that incorporate the three overarching standards for high school physical education courses as described in the Physical Education Model Content Standards for California Public Schools: Kindergarten through Grade Twelve.

9th Grade

• High School Physical Education Course One ADV PE 1AB
  The Physical Education Model Content Standards for California Public Schools identifies this course as addressing the following content areas: Effects of physical activity upon dynamic health; mechanics of body movement; aquatics; dance/rhythms, individual activities, and dual activities.

10th Grade

• High School Physical Education Course Two ADV PE 2AB
  The Physical Education Model Content Standards for California Public Schools identifies this course as addressing the following content areas: Effects of physical activity upon dynamic health; mechanics of body movement; combatives, gymnastics/tumbling, and team activities.