Grade 13 - PE & Health
Adaptive PE (Credit: 0.50)This course allows for customized exercise requirements based on a student’s situation. In addition, students
learn the basic skills and information needed to begin a personalized exercise program and maintain an
active and healthy lifestyle. Students research the benefits of physical activity, and the techniques, principles,
and guidelines of exercise to keep them safe and healthy.
Advanced PE 1 - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)This one-semester course guides students through an in-depth examination of the effects of exercise on the
body. Students learn how to exercise efficiently and properly. Basic anatomy, biomechanics, and physiology
will serve as a foundation for students to build effective exercise programs. The study of nutrition and human
behavior is also an integral part of the course. Students conduct fitness assessments and participate in weekly
physical activity.
This course is recommended for grades 10-12
Advanced PE 2 - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)This one-semester course guides students through an in-depth examination of the effects of exercise on the
body. Students learn how to exercise efficiently and properly. Basic anatomy, biomechanics, and physiology
will serve as a foundation for students to build effective exercise programs. The study of nutrition and human
behavior is also an integral part of the course. Students conduct fitness assessments and participate in weekly
physical activity.
This course is recommended for grades 10-12
Comprehensive PE (Credit: 0.50)In this course, students will explore concepts involving personal fitness, team sports, dual sports, and
individual and lifetime sports. Students will focus on health-related fitness as they set goals and develop
a program to improve their fitness level through cardio, strength, and flexibility training. In addition, they
will learn about biomechanics and movement concepts, as they enhance their level of skill-related fitness.
Students will learn about game play concepts and specifically investigate the rules, guidelines, and skills
pertaining to soccer, softball, volleyball, tennis, walking and running, dance, and yoga. Students take a
pre- and post-fitness assessment. Throughout this course students also participate in a weekly fitness program
involving elements of cardio, strength, and flexibility, as well as participating in a variety of dual, individual,
and group sport activities.
Credit Recovery Health (Credit: 0.50)This is a reduced work-load course that covers the main aspects of physical, social, and mental health.
Additional topics of study include decision-making, reproductive health, disease transmission, substance
abuse, safety and injury prevention, environmental health, and consumer health.
This course can be completed in 6-8 weeks.
Credit Recovery PE 1 - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)Credit Recovery PE is ideal for students who have had prior exposure to physical education, yet were
unable to receive credit for their previous work. The courses contain all the essential content with reduced
coursework. Students learn about the FITT principles, the components of physical fitness, and the benefits
of physical activity, as well as the techniques, principles, and guidelines of exercise to keep them safe and
healthy. Students participate in weekly physical activity throughout the courses.
This course can be completed in 6-8 weeks.
Credit Recovery PE 2 - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)Credit Recovery PE is ideal for students who have had prior exposure to physical education, yet were
unable to receive credit for their previous work. The courses contain all the essential content with reduced
coursework. Students learn about the FITT principles, the components of physical fitness, and the benefits
of physical activity, as well as the techniques, principles, and guidelines of exercise to keep them safe and
healthy. Students participate in weekly physical activity throughout the courses.
This course can be completed in 6-8 weeks.
Drugs and Alcohol (Credit: 0.50)This course delves into the types and effects of drugs, including alcohol, tobacco, steroids, over the
counter drugs, marijuana, barbiturates, stimulants, narcotics, and hallucinogens. Students learn about the
physiological and psychological effects of drugs, as well as the rules, laws, and regulations surrounding
them. The difference between appropriate and inappropriate drug use will also be discussed. In addition,
students will learn about coping strategies, healthy behaviors, and refusal skills to help them avoid and
prevent substance abuse, as well as available resources where they can seek help.
Fitness Fundamentals 1 - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)This course is designed to provide students with the basic skills and information needed to begin a
personalized exercise program and maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. Students participate in preand
post-fitness assessments in which they measure and analyze their own levels of fitness based on the five
components of physical fitness: muscular strength, endurance, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, and body
composition. In this course, students research the benefits of physical activity, as well as the techniques,
principles, and guidelines of exercise to keep them safe and healthy. Throughout this course students
participate in a weekly fitness program involving elements of cardio, strength, and flexibility.
Fitness Fundamentals 2 - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)This course is designed to provide students with the basic skills and information needed to begin a
personalized exercise program and maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. Students participate in preand
post-fitness assessments in which they measure and analyze their own levels of fitness based on the five
components of physical fitness: muscular strength, endurance, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, and body
composition. In this course, students research the benefits of physical activity, as well as the techniques,
principles, and guidelines of exercise to keep them safe and healthy. Throughout this course students
participate in a weekly fitness program involving elements of cardio, strength, and flexibility.
Flexibility Training (Credit: 0.50)This course focuses on the often-neglected fitness component of flexibility. Students establish their fitness
level, set goals, and design their own flexibility training program. They study muscular anatomy and learn
specific exercises to stretch each muscle or muscle group. Students focus on proper posture and technique
while training. They also gain an understanding of how to apply the FITT principles to flexibility training.
This course explores aspects of static, isometric, and dynamic stretching, as well as touch on aspects of yoga
and Pilates. This course also discusses good nutrition and effective cross-training. Students conduct fitness
assessments and participate in weekly physical activity.
Florida HOPE A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)Your body is a machine that has certain needs—if you treat it well, it should be able to
serve you well. This course teaches you how to maintain your personal fitness, how to
measure different aspects of physical fitness, and how to avoid injury while exercising.
It’s all about getting active and setting your body in motion. By measuring health and
fitness with objective data, it’s possible to improve your health in a methodical way.
Florida HOPE B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)We need to take care of our body, but we aren’t necessarily born with the knowledge of
how to go about it. It’s important to invest time and energy into understanding what it
means to be healthy. There are many activities you can engage in that are dangerous
for your long-term health, so you need to know how to identify and avoid these
activities. It’s also important to identify lifestyles that will help you live a longer, more
enjoyable life. This course will guide you through lifestyle choices that will help you stay
healthy.
Group Sports (Credit: 0.50)This course provides students with an overview of group sports. Students learn about a variety of sports,
yet do an in-depth study of soccer, basketball, baseball/softball, and volleyball. Students learn not only the
history, rules, and guidelines of each sport, but practice specific skills related to each sport. Students also
learn about sportsmanship and teamwork. In addition, students study elements of personal fitness, goal
setting, sport safety, and sports nutrition. Students conduct fitness assessments and participate in weekly
physical activity.
Health & Personal Wellness (Credit: 0.50)This course provides students with an overview of group sports. Students learn about a variety of sports,
yet do an in-depth study of soccer, basketball, baseball/softball, and volleyball. Students learn not only the
history, rules, and guidelines of each sport, but practice specific skills related to each sport. Students also
learn about sportsmanship and teamwork. In addition, students study elements of personal fitness, goal
setting, sport safety, and sports nutrition. Students conduct fitness assessments and participate in weekly
physical activity.
HOPE 1 - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)This one-semester combined health and PE course is based on the Florida course requirements for a health/
PE course. Throughout the course students learn about the various realms of health and how they affect each
other. In addition to focusing on mental, social, and physical health, students also learn about consumer and
environmental health, personal safety, drugs and alcohol, and reproductive health. Students also engage in a
fitness program assessing and analyzing their fitness level, setting goals, establishing a fitness schedule, and
engaging in weekly physical activity.
HOPE 2 - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)This one-semester combined health and PE course is based on the Florida course requirements for a health/
PE course. Throughout the course students learn about the various realms of health and how they affect each
other. In addition to focusing on mental, social, and physical health, students also learn about consumer and
environmental health, personal safety, drugs and alcohol, and reproductive health. Students also engage in a
fitness program assessing and analyzing their fitness level, setting goals, establishing a fitness schedule, and
engaging in weekly physical activity.
Individual Sports (Credit: 0.50)This course provides students with an overview of dual and individual sports. Students learn about a variety
of sports, and do an in-depth study of martial arts, Pilates, fencing, hiking and orienteering, golf, gymnastics,
dual volleyball, and tennis and other racquet sports. Students learn not only the history, rules, and guidelines
of each sport, but practice specific skills related to many of these sports. Students also learn the components
of fitness, FITT principles, benefits of fitness, safety and technique, and good nutrition. Students conduct
fitness assessments, set goals, and participate in weekly physical activity
Intro to Coaching (Credit: 0.50)This course focuses on the various responsibilities of a coach and the skills needed to successfully fill this
important position. Throughout the course, students will explore various coaching models and leadership
styles, sports nutrition and sports psychology, as well as safety in conditioning and cross-training. Students
will learn effective communication, problem-solving, and decision making skills. The course will also
introduce students to game strategy, tactical strategy, skills-based training, and coaching ethics.
Lifetime & Leisure Sports (Credit: 0.50)This course provides students with an overview of lifetime dual and individual sports. Students learn about
a variety of sports, and do an in-depth study of martial arts, Pilates, fencing, gymnastics, and water sports.
Students learn not only the history, rules, and guidelines of each sport, but practice specific skills related to
many of these sports. Students also learn the components of fitness, benefits of fitness, safety and technique,
and good nutrition. Students conduct fitness assessments, set goals, and participate in weekly
physical activity
Nutrition (Credit: 0.50)This course takes students through a comprehensive study of nutritional principles and guidelines. Students
learn about worldwide views of nutrition, essential nutrient requirements, physiological processes, food
labeling, weight management, healthy food choices, fitness, diet-related diseases and disorders, food
handling, healthy cooking, nutrition for different populations, and more. Students gain important knowledge
and skills to aid them in attaining and maintaining a healthy and nutritious lifestyle.
Outdoor Sports (Credit: 0.50)This course provides students with an overview of dual and individual outdoor sports. Students learn about a
variety of sports, and do an in-depth study of hiking, orienteering, golf, and beach volleyball. Students learn
not only the history, rules, and guidelines of each sport, but practice specific skills related to many of these
sports. Students also learn the FITT principles, benefits of fitness, and safety and technique. Students conduct
fitness assessments, set goals, and participate in weekly physical activity.
Personal Health and Fitness (Credit: 0.50)This course provides students with essential knowledge and decision-making skills for a healthy lifestyle.
Students will analyze aspects of emotional, social, and physical health and how these realms of health
influence each other. In addition, students will assess and evaluate their fitness levels, set goals for
improvement, and design a personal fitness program. Other topics of study include substance abuse, safety
and injury prevention, and nutrition. Throughout this course students participate in a weekly fitness program
involving elements of cardio, strength, and flexibility.
Personal Training Career Prep (Credit: 0.50)This course examines the role and responsibilities of a personal trainer. Students will learn the steps to
become a personal trainer, including performing fitness assessments, designing safe and effective workouts,
and proper nutrition principles. Concepts of communication and motivation will be discussed, as well as
exercise modifications and adaptations for special populations. Students will also examine certification
requirements, business and marketing procedures, and concerns about liability and ethics. In addition,
throughout the course students will be able to explore various exercises, equipment, and tools that can be
used for successful personal training.
This course is recommended for grades 10-12. Personal Training Concepts is a recommended pre-requisite to this course.
Personal Training Concepts (Credit: 0.50)This course examines basic concepts in fitness that are important for personal fitness, as well as necessary
foundational information for any health or exercise career field. Areas of study include musculoskeletal
anatomy and physiology, terms of movement, basic biomechanics, health related components of fitness,
FITT principles, functional fitness skills, safety and injury prevention, posture and technique, nutrition and
weight management.
Running (Credit: 0.50)This course is appropriate for beginning, intermediate, and advanced runners and offers a variety of training schedules for each. In addition to reviewing the fundamental principles of fitness, students learn about goals and motivation, levels of training, running mechanics, safety and injury prevent ion, appropriate attire, running in the elements, good nutrition and hydration, and effective cross-training. While this course focuses mainly on running for fun and fitness, it also briefly explores the realm of competitive racing. Students conduct fitness assessments and participate in weekly physical activity.
Sports Officiating (Credit: 0.50)In this course, students will learn the rules, game play, and guidelines for a variety of sports, including soccer, baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball, football, and tennis. In addition, they will learn the officiating calls and hand signals for each sport, as well as the role a sport official plays in maintaining fair play.
Strength Training (Credit: 0.50)This course focuses on the fitness components of muscular strength and endurance. Students establish their
fitness level, set goals, and design their own resistance training program. They study muscular anatomy and
learn specific exercises to strengthen each muscle or muscle group. Students focus on proper posture and
technique while training. They also gain an understanding of how to apply the FITT principles and other
fundamental exercise principles, such as progression and overload, to strength training. This course also
discusses good nutrition and effective cross-training. Students take a pre- and post-fitness assessment. Students
conduct fitness assessments and participate in weekly physical activity.
This course is recommended for grades 10-12.
Walking Fitness (Credit: 0.50)This course helps students establish a regular walking program for health and fitness. Walking is appropriate for students of all fitness levels and is a great way to maintain a moderately active lifestyle. In addition to re viewing fundamental principles of fitness, students learn about goals and motivation, levels of training, walking mechanics, safety and injury prevention, appropriate attire, walking in the elements, good nutrition and hydration, and effective cross-training. Students take a pre- and post-fitness assessment. Throughout this course students also participate in a weekly fitness program involving walking, as well as elements of resistance training and flexibility.
Walking Fitness (Credit: 0.50)This course helps students establish a regular walking program for health and fitness. Walking is appropriate
for students of all fitness levels and is a great way to maintain a moderately active lifestyle. In addition to
reviewing fundamental principles of fitness, students learn about goals and motivation, levels of training,
walking mechanics, safety and injury prevention, appropriate attire, walking in the elements, good nutrition
and hydration, and effective cross-training. Students take a pre- and post-fitness assessment. Throughout
this course students also participate in a weekly fitness program involving walking, as well as elements of
resistance training and flexibility.
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