Physical Education
Physical Education
State graduation requirements mandate that all students earn at least one unit of Physical Education, Physical Education-Marching Band, or one unit of Junior ROTC. Of course, more units can be earned in these subject areas as electives. However, no more than four units can be applied toward graduation.
Physical Education Course Offerings
Physical Education 1 344162CW
Grade 9-12
1 unit
Prerequisite: None
(CHS, LEHS, NCHS)
This course helps students learn how to maintain an appropriate level of physical and motor fitness necessary for an active life style. Students will be empowered to make choices, meet challenges, and develop positive behaviors in fitness, wellness and movement activity for a lifetime. The purpose of the course is for students to acquire usable skills for current and future interests. The four content areas are physical fitness, individual sports, team sports, and leisure education. The AAHPER or South Carolina Physical Fitness Test is given during this course. This course meets the comprehensive health education mandate.
Physical Education 1- Marching Band 45A000CW
Grade 9-12
1 unit
Prerequisite: None
(CHS, LEHS, NCHS)
Physical Education1-Marching Band is a class comprised of the standards for Physical Education 1 and Marching Band. Students will participate in physical activities, health education, and music performance. Students in this course will manage their progress of physical activity goals through a Pre/Post Fitnessgram test. This course meets the comprehensive health education mandate.
Physical Education 2 344262CW
Grades 10 – 12
1 unit
Prerequisite: Physical Education 1 or Junior ROTC 1
(CHS, LEHS)
This course is an advanced physical education program for students who have an interest in exercise and athletics. Students will increase their knowledge and skills in maintaining an appropriate level of physical fitness, increasing their capacity to participate in sport type activity, and improving motor fitness components necessary for an active life-style. The four content areas are physical fitness individual sports, team sports, and leisure education.
Physical Education 3 344362CW
Grades 10 – 12
1 unit
Prerequisite: Physical Education 2
(LEHS)
This course emphasizes physical conditioning for the individual who cares about his or her external as well as internal well-being. Students will learn how to improve their strength, flexibility, cardiopulmonary (heart-lung) function, muscle tone, and general physical well-being.
Physical Education 4 344462CW
Grades 10 – 12
1 unit
Prerequisite: None (LEHS)
(LEHS)
This course is rigorous and designed to develop and enhance the student's fitness and performance for athletic activities. It will increase fitness, flexibility, and resistance to injury. Activities include, but are not limited to, running, weight training, flexibility, agility exercises, etc.
Adaptive Physical Education 344563CW
Grades 9 – 12
1 unit
Prerequisite: Referral
(NCHS)
This course is designed for students with special needs who are unable to participate in a regular physical education course. The course content is modified to meet the student's ability to participate in team, individual, leisure, and physical fitness activities.
Unified Physical Education 349953CW
Grades 9 – 12
1 unit
Prerequisite: Referral
(CHS, LEHS)
This course is designed for students with special needs who are unable to participate in a regular physical education course. The course content is modified to meet the student's ability to participate in team, individual, leisure, and physical fitness activities. This course does not satisfy the physical education credit to earn a high school diploma.
Personal Health and Wellness 340262CW
Grades 9 – 12
1 unit
Prerequisite: Physical Education 1 or JROTC 1
(LEHS)
The course aids students in acquiring and incorporating information about diet and nutrition and fitness to maintain optimum health. It is designed to help students develop and implement an individualized fitness plan. Students will participate regularly in fitness activities such as aerobics, fitness walking/jogging, weight training and more. This course would be great for females interested in a medical career.
Recreational Sports 349905CW
Grades 9 – 12
1 unit
Prerequisite: Physical Education 1 or Junior ROTC 1
(CHS, NCHS)
This course is designed for the individual who wants to be physically active, but does not wish to participate in competitive sports. The focus will be on activities that can be pursued throughout adulthood. Such activities might include tennis, badminton, golf, ping pong, etc.
Sports Medicine 1 555562CW
Grades 9 – 12
1 unit
Prerequisite: None
(LEHS, NCHS)
This course emphasizes the prevention of athletic injuries, including the components of exercise science, anatomy, principles of safety, first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and vital signs. Subject matter will also include discussion of legal issues, members of the sports medicine team, nutrition, protective sports equipment, environmental safety issues, taping and wrapping, mechanisms of injury, and application of other sports medicine concepts. Students interested in healthcare careers in athletic training, physical therapy, medicine, exercise physiology, nursing, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, and radiology will benefit from this course.
Sports Medicine 2 555662CW
Grades 10 – 12
1 unit
Prerequisite: Sports Medicine 1
(LEHS, NCHS)
This course is designed as a continuation of the Sports Medicine Program of Study for students interested in career opportunities available as athletic trainers, physical therapists, and physicians in the sports medicine field. Students are instructed in basic body anatomy and physiology as it relates to the principles of conditioning and the treatment of athletic injuries. Students study both protective and supportive devices used in the prevention and care of athletic injuries. Students will work in different medical settings to explore the different fields of sports medicine. This course offers students hands-on work experience.
Sports Medicine 3 555762CW
Grade 10 - 12
1 unit
Prerequisite: Sports Medicine 2
( LEHS, NCHS)
Sports Medicine 3 emphasizes the student’s ability to apply concepts from previous Sports Medicine coursework to real-world situations and scenarios. A priority will be placed on understanding the current research and evidence-based practices affecting the practice of Sports Medicine professionals. Students will develop policies, procedures, and guidelines based on these aspects, as well as explore detailed treatment and rehabilitation procedures for common athletic injuries.
Sports Medicine Internship, WBC 559163CW
Grades 11 – 12
1 unit
Prerequisite: Sports Medicine 3
(LEHS, NCHS)
This course is designed as a continuation of the Sports Medicine Program of Study for students interested in career opportunities available as athletic trainers, physical therapists, and physicians in the sports medicine field. Students are instructed in basic body anatomy and physiology as it relates to the principles of conditioning and the treatment of athletic injuries. Students study both protective and supportive devices used in the prevention and care of athletic injuries. Students will work in different medical settings to explore the different fields of sports medicine. This course offers students hands-on work experience where students go to local hospitals, sports medicine clinics, or a physician’s office to explore real-world job situations.
Sports Nutrition 1 576000CW
Grades 10 – 12
1 unit
Prerequisite: None
(NCHS)
Sports Nutrition 1 is designed for all students. This course examines the relationship between nutrition, physical performance, and overall wellness. Students will learn how to choose nutritious foods for healthy lifestyles and peak performance. Health and disease prevention through nutrition, physical activity, and wellness practices are essential components of the course.
Strength and Conditioning 1 349911CW
Grades 9 – 12
1 unit
Prerequisite: PE 1
(CHS, LEHS, NCHS)
This course provides an intro to strength training as well as conditioning for athletes who care about their external as well as internal well-being. Students will learn how to improve their strength, flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, muscle tone, and physical well-being. Proper form and technique in the weight room will be emphasized in this course.
Strength and Conditioning 2 349922CW
Grades 9 – 12
1 unit
Prerequisite: Strength and Conditioning 1
(CHS, LEHS, NCHS)
This course provides physical conditioning and strength training for students who are interested in strength and speed training. Students will work on speed, strength, and flexibility. There will also be some plyometric work, agility, and sport-specific cone drills.
Strength and Conditioning 3 349933CW
Grades 10 – 12
1 unit
Prerequisite: Strength and Conditioning 2
(CHS, LEHS, NCHS)
This course provides strength training and physical conditioning. Students will learn how to improve their strength, flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, muscle tone, and physical well-being. This is an advanced class in strength and speed training. Plyometrics, foot skills, agility, core training, and balance will also be addressed.
Strength and Conditioning 4 349944CW
Grades 10 – 12
1 unit
Prerequisite: Strength and Conditioning 3
(CHS, LEHS, NCHS)
This is our advanced weight training course that incorporates team concepts and sports-specific workouts. In this class, students will learn how to execute proper lifting techniques while building muscle and cardiovascular endurance. Agility, plyometrics, circuit training, cone and ball drills, and other training concepts will also be implemented in this class.
Family and Community Health 340162CW
Grades 9 – 12
1 unit
Prerequisite: None
(CHS)
This course will help students develop decision-making skills to take responsibility for their health. Study units will cover the use and abuse of mood modifiers; alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and narcotics; disease prevention and control; weight control; basic nutrition; safety, first aid, and emergency care. Understanding of the functions of the human body, the growth process, and factors that influence human health will increase.