Physical Education - Ninth Grade (Period 2)

This 9th Grade course is a year of instruction designed to emphasize fitness, individual and team sports, aquatics, and dance. The instruction is aimed at developing proficiency, fundamental movement skills, positive self-image, teamwork and the ability to resolve conflicts with a group. The Ninth grade Physical Education students will participate in fitness activities three days a week. These activities include weight training, running, and fitness stations designed to improve the students ability to pass 5 of the 6 fitness tests. The California FitGram test is given in April or May to every student in the Ninth grade. There are 6 tests: Mile Run, Sit and Reach, Body Composition, Sit Ups, Push Ups and the Trunk Lift. 

Students earn points daily based on participation, effort, readiness, and following directions. They also earn points for effort in improving their Cardiovascular Fitness. Cardovascular fitness is assessed by running laps around the track or completing certain fitness levels on days in the weight room.