PHYSICAL EDUCATION
| Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
| PE 9 |
Strength & Conditioning I, Strength and Conditioning II |
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| Rumba II | |||
| Introduction to Rumba | |||
POLICIES FOR ABSENCE, UNIFORM, VALIDATION, & EXEMPTION
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Absence or Excuse from PE Class Short term (1 class) • Must present a parent or infirmary note stating the reason for not participating in class. Medium term (2 classes to 5 classes) • You must submit a medical excuse, indicating the illness and time excused from PE. Long term (6 classes or more) • Must submit a medical excuse, indicating the illness & time excused from PE. • Must submit a medical note to resume physical activity after said time excused • Submit a written project for each UNIT of study which will be assessed to determine the student’s theoretical knowledge of the standards and benchmarks. • Depending upon illness/injury the student may be placed in another class. |
PE Uniform – Students are expected to wear the CNG PE uniform including shirt, shorts or pants, tennis shoes, and CNG sweatshirt if needed. Students have the option to wear CNG Athletics jerseys or shorts to class. 1. No article of the regular or formal CNG uniform (sweater, polo, pants, etc.) is considered part of the PE uniform. 2. Students who arrive to class without uniform will only be allowed to participate if they are wearing appropriate clothing. However, since our standards include affective elements of physical education focused on the values of responsibility, safety and a life-long appreciation for physical activity, those who are not in full uniform will be assessed accordingly, and not be able to earn a full grade for that particular benchmark. 3. Resubmission Policy. |
Students may take electives only once, if they want to continue with the next level in soccer or basketball, they need to register in the level II course. CNG student athletes are able to register in level II electives, without prerequiste.
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES (PE Uniform is required for all PE classes, and PE elective courses) One or two CNG PE Uniforms: Shirts, shorts or sweat pants, running shoes, CNG hooded sweatshirt if needed.
__________________________________________COURSE DESCRIPTIONS______________________________________
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 9 (A & B)
PEH120/PEH121
0.5 credit each
No prerequisite.
BASKETBALL I
10 - 12
PEH320
0.5 credit
Students who participate in Basketball will have the opportunity to develop more deeply the fundamental skills of the sport. These skills include: footwork, shooting, passing and catching, dribbling, and rebounding. In addition, students will learn how to move with and without the ball, fast breaks, individual and team offensive and defensive skills, examine game strategies and situations, and engage in playing the game. Continuously throughout the semester students will engage in basketball-related fitness and a skill development program.
Physical Education 9 is a prerequisite.
BASKETBALL II
10 - 12
PEH321
0.5 credit
Students who participate in Basketball will have the opportunity to develop more deeply the fundamental skills of the sport. These skills include: footwork, shooting, passing and catching, dribbling, and rebounding. In addition, students will learn how to move with and without the ball, fast breaks, individual and team offensive and defensive skills, examine game strategies and situations, and engage in playing the game. Continuously throughout the semester students will engage in basketball-related fitness and a skill development program.
Basketball I is a prerequisite.
VOLLEYBALL I
10 - 12
PEH330
0.5 credit
Students who participate in Volleyball will have the opportunity to reinforce more deeply the fundamental skills of the sport. These skills include: movement patterns, forearm pass (underhand pass or the bump), serve, overhead pass, set, attack (spike), and block. In addition, students will learn basic individual and team offensive and defensive skills, strategies, and tactics through specific drills and games.
Physical Education 9 is a prerequisite.
VOLLEYBALL II
10 - 12
PEH331
0.5 credit
Student who participate in Volleyball II will have the opportunity to refine the fundamental skills of the sport with greater depth. These skills inlcude movement patterns, forearm pass (underarm pass or the bump), serve, overheadpass, set, attack (spike), and block. In addition, students will learn advanced individual and team offensive and defensive skills, strategies and tactics through specific drills and games.
Volleyball I is a prerequisite.
YOGA AND STRETCHING
10 - 12
PEH382
0.5 credit
This course is for students who are interested in acquiring skills such as relaxation, concentration, flexibility, body control and meditation through the practice of the ancient Hindu physical disciplines which will bring results in improved flexibility and handling of breathing. In this practice students will discover how the breath can ease not only the mind, but deepen practice as well. Together, students will discover how the flowing sequence of movements in the Asanas (poses) and Prana (energy/breath) are inter-connected, as well as Steady practice to reset the mind and body.
Physical Education 9 is a prerequisite.
ADVENTURE EDUCATION SPORTS
10 - 12
PEH380
0.5 credit
The focus of this class is to enhance emotional, social as well as physical skills. To achieve our goal we will make use of different traditional sports like hockey, baseball and ultimate Frisbee; non-traditional sports such as climbing, orienteering, cross country running as well team building activities. Other components of the class are physical conditioning and risk taking; one enhancing physical endurance and the other emotional strength.
Physical Education 9 is a prerequisite.
maximum 12 students
RUMBA I
10 - 12
PEH700
0.5 credit
Rumba is a one semester elective class where students choose to participate voluntarily in order to enjoy and develop skills in dancing. Students will experience aerobic entertainment using different rhythms: dancing music, samba, reggaeton, reggae, salsa, folklore, among others. Participation in this class will help increase functioning of the cardiovascular system, improve physical fitness, and heighten psychological well-being. Steps and circuits will be used in the class. This course can count as ½ credit in Fine Arts or Physical Education.
Physical Education 9 is a prerequisite.
RUMBA II
11 - 12
FIN702
0.5 credit
Advanced Rumba is a one semester elective class where students choose to participate voluntarily in order to enjoy, refine, and build on the skills of the introduction to Rumba course. Students will experience aerobic entertainment using different rhythms: dancing music, samba, reggaeton, reggae, salsa, folklore, among others. Participation in this class will help increase functioning of the cardiovascular system, improve physical fitness, and heighten psychological well being. Steps and circuits will be used in the class. This course can count as ½ credit in Fine Arts or Physical Education.
Rumba I is a prerequisite.
SOCCER I
10 - 12
PEH340
0.5 credit
Students who participate in Soccer will have the opportunity to take the fundamental skills of the sport to a higher level. These skills include: movement patterns, ball control, dribbling, kicking, passing, shooting, and heading. Students will also apply these skills to individual and team offensive and defensive situations, examine game strategies, and engage in playing the game. The program will be assessed using the PE metrics program as well as other standards based assessment tools. The program will also include 30% physical conditioning content where students will develop cardiovascular resistance, specific strengthening for soccer and flexibility. Students will have the opportunity not only to practice different soccer skills, will also be able to speak, give their opinion, and debate about soccer from the different leagues in the world, and will talk about historic players (Pele, Maradona, Zico, etc.).
Physical Education 9 is a prerequisite.
SOCCER II
10 - 12
PEH342
0.5 credit
Students who have successfully completed Soccer I will have the opportunity to take the fundamental skills of the sport to a higher level. Students will also practice throw-in, kick-off, goal-kick, corner kick, direct and indirect free kicks, as well as dropping balls. Students will also apply these skills to individual and team offensive and defensive situations, examine game strategies, and engage in playing the game. Although the units of study are similar to Soccer I, students will be assessed at a higher standard, using the PE metrics program as well as other standards based assessment tools. Students will have the opportunity not only to practice different soccer skills, will be able to speak, give their opinion, and debate about soccer in the different leages in the world; they will also discuss historical competitions like the Soccer World Cup, Euro Cup, etc.
Soccer I is a prerequisites.
CARDIO / SPINNING I
10 - 12
PEH350
0.5 credit
This Course is designed for those students who are interested in improving their cardiovascular skills, focus on aerobic endurance, legs and upper body tone, through indoor and outdoor activities. Spinning will make up the core of this class, ensuring a deep engagement in a high level of aerobic endurance. Students from different fitness levels can work out together in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. In order to ensure adequate understanding, this class will also cover various sports science topics.
Physical Education 9 is a prerequisite.
CARDIO / SPINNING II
10 - 12
PEH350
0.5 credit
This course is designed for those students who are interested in improving their cardiovascular skills, focusing on aerobic endurance, legs, and upper body tone, through indoor and outdoor activities. Spinning will make up the core of this class, ensuring a deep engagement in a high level of aerobic endurance. Students from different fitness levels can work out together in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. This class will focus more on designing advanced training sessions, targeting specific energy systems than Cardio-Spinning. It will also reinforce and build on the sport science principles previously taught.
Cardio/ Spinning I is a prerequisite
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING I
10 - 12
PEH311
0.5 credit
This class is designed to provide students with the opportunity to explore and understand the benefits of Strength and Conditioning for a lifetime. The students will participate in various physical activities and learn a variety of fitness habits that promote a healthy lifestyle. This class is designed to meet the physical, mental, and social needs of the whole student. The primary objectives are to improve physical fitness, increase knowledge and skills of lifetime sports, and develop awareness of health practices.
Physical Education 9 is a prerequisite.
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING II
10 - 12
PEH312
0.5 credits
This class is designed to provide students with the opportunity to explore and understand the benefits of Strength and Conditioning for a lifetime. The students will participate in various physical activities and learn a variety of fitness habits that promote a healthy lifestyle. This class is designed to meet the physical, mental, and social needs of the whole student. The primary objectives are to build and implement personal fitness programs.
Physical Education Grade 9 is a prerequiste.
PILATES I
10 - 12
PEH386
0.5 credit
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This course is designed for students interested in learning the skills needed to tone and strengthen their bodies using the Pilates method. Pilates is a physical activity based on contrology, and uses a combination of around 50 repetitive skills to trigger muscle exertion. Each exercise flows from the five essentials: breath, cervical alignment, rib and scapular stabilization, pelvic mobility, and utilization of the transverse abdominal muscle. Each exercise is typically repeated three to five times. |
LATIN DANCE I
10 - 12
PEH352
0.5 credit
Latin Dance is a course focused on learning how to identify and dance some of the Latin American rhythms. The emphasis is on Salsa and it’s different styles; on one, on two, colombian style and the different cuban styles like Cha Cha Cha, Son, Casino and Rueda de Casino, we also learn how to dance Bachata and Kizomba. All of these dances are performed in partners and or in groups, which gives students the opportunity to enhance their social development while they learn how to create conversations through body language. Is a very good opportunity for students to learn how to treat and interact with partners in a very respectful manner. This course can count as ½ credit in Fine Arts or Physical Education.
Physical Education 9 is a prerequisite.