Physical Education 1 [Competency Based] A

Semester 1: The physical education course focuses on the wellness of the entire individual, both physically and emotionally. Students will learn to make good decisions to promote overall wellness for the rest of their lives. They begin with an overview of wellness and the factors that affect a person's mental health. Students then examine the development of movement patterns and the specific movements that are involved in sports. Students will explore opportunities to achieve the goal of 60 minutes of activity per day and the factors that might keep them from meeting that goal. They will learn how to set a fitness goal and record measurements to assess their progress. They will also evaluate information available about products and services related to health and fitness. Students will learn the components of a fitness plan and design an exercise program. They will examine the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, the diseases that affect them, and the exercises that benefit them. Students will explore the muscular system and design an exercise program to benefit the system. They will learn the benefits of maintaining good flexibility and design a program to maintain flexibility. They will complete this course by examining how strength training improves overall body composition.