Physical Education Courses

Lifetime Fitness Education (234111) This course combines the physical education and health education curriculum and is a required course for all 9th graders. The students will acquire knowledge and skills regarding lifetime physical fitness; content will include nutrition, stress management, prevention and control of disease, including sexually transmitted diseases and acquired immune deficiency syndrome, current crucial health issues and human sexuality. The students will also participate in physical fitness activities that increase cardiovascular endurance, muscle strength and flexibility, leisure and lifetime activities.

Health Education I (140111) This course will examine critical health issues facing teenagers in today's daily living. Topics to be covered include: alcohol and drug abuse prevention, communicable and non-communicable diseases, sexually transmitted diseases (including AIDS), community resources, community health, CPR, emotional and social health, first aid, nutrition, safety, violence prevention and social skills.

Health Education II (140121) This course will examine critical health issues facing teenagers in today's daily living. This project-based offering will look at a variety of different health topics and how they relate to a life-long goal of healthy living. Topics include consumer health, family living, community resources, community health, violence prevention, and other critical health issues.

Physical Education (230111 10th grade) (230121 11th-12th grade) The program of physical education provides a reasonable balance of those activities commonly grouped as team and individual sports, aquatics, recreational and rhythmical activities. • All students are required to take physical education each year as prescribed by Iowa law. Students who cannot participate in regular physical education classes because of physical limitations are enrolled in adapted physical education classes. • Students participate in activities from the categories as scheduled. Possible activities are archery, badminton, basketball, CPR and Contemporary Health Issues, floor hockey, football, golf, personal fitness, softball, swimming, team handball, tennis, volleyball, soccer, flag football, pickle ball, yoga, and Tae Bo. Some of these units are available at beginning and advanced levels. • Success in physical education is directly related to class participation. It is, therefore, important for a student to attend class on a regular basis. Proper gym attire is required. Beginning fall 2005, Physical Education will receive .5 credit and be included in the GPA. • All physical education failures will be made up in summer school or by taking makeup classes. Failures must be made up in order to meet graduation requirements. PE classes must be passed to receive a diploma.

Adapted Physical Education (231611/231612) Davenport high schools offer a course in adapted physical education for those students who cannot participate in the regular program due to medical or motor restrictions. Following the necessary referral from the family physician, a selection of activities is offered to meet the individual's needs.

Practicum in Physical Education (235111) The objective of this offering is to give the high school student academic credit for the many hours of study and practical experience one receives as a student athletic trainer. • The practical experience includes individualized instruction in the prevention and care of athletic injuries and the career opportunities in the area of sports medicine. The student will be evaluated in cognitive and practical areas such as injury recognition, basic and advanced first aid techniques, muscle testing, record keeping procedures, rehabilitation, conditioning, weight training, and preventive strapping (taping) techniques. • Some of the positive educational outcomes of this course can be certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and standard first aid, socialization with peers, job shadowing experience, and service to others. This course cannot be taken in lieu of Physical Education.

Lifeguarding (232311) The purpose of this course is to teach students the skills and knowledge needed to become a professional lifeguard. The course content and activities prepare lifeguard candidates to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies; and prevent drownings and other incidents. Students must be 15 years old by the beginning of the class. No exceptions. The student must successfully complete the following swimming prerequisites: 1) Swim 500 yards continuously, using each one of the following strokes for at least 100 yards of each: crawl stroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke. Participants choose their stroke(s) for the remaining 200years. There is a fifteen minute time limit. 2) Submerge to a minimum depth of 10 feet, retrieve a 10 pound object, and return with it to the surface. 3) Tread water for 2 minutes using legs only Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive two certificates: one for American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, which is valid for three years; and the second for American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer, which is valid for one year. Offered as an elective at West.

Lifeguarding Recertification (233110) The purpose of this course is to recertify those students who have successfully completed lifeguarding. Professional rescuers must recertify for CPR through the American Red Cross. Must present Red Cross Lifeguarding Certificate for admittance. Offered as an elective at West High.

Outdoor Education (231311) This course will provide an alternative to our traditional P. E. classes. During this course you will go biking, canoeing & kayaking, rappelling, rock climbing, sculling, SCUBA diving, and cook over an open fire. You will also be involved in wilderness education, initiative tasks, trust activities, and cooperative games. • Students must be able to pass a pre-test; 1) bike agility test, 2) swim 250 yards, 3) run one mile under twelve minutes. Application forms may be picked up in the guidance office or from a P. E. staff member. • There is a $25.00 fee which will cover canoe rental and provide insurance through Venturer membership. Central High only

Bigger, Faster, Stronger - BFS (231401) This course will provide an alternative to our traditional PE class, offered. The class will introduce the BFS athletic training program to all student athletes. The purpose of the class is to increase participants’ speed, strength, and athleticism. These are coed classes with all workouts designed for individual level of conditioning. The units are: Rest and Nutrition; Year Round Training; Record Keeping; Sprint Training; Agility Training; Endurance Training; Flexibility Training; Plyometric Training; Strength Training; Skill Training. Offered as an elective at West High.

Student registration based on senior, junior, sophomore, and freshman status. Athletes given first priority, coach recommendation required. It will be offered as an elective.


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HOME BACK TO DEPARTMENTS Teachers Courses		Physical Education Courses Lifetime Fitness Education (234111) This course combines the physical education and health education curriculum and is a required course for all 9th graders. The students will acquire knowledge and skills regarding lifetime physical fitness; content will include nutrition, stress management, prevention and control of disease, including sexually transmitted diseases and acquired immune deficiency syndrome, current crucial health issues and human sexuality. The students will also participate in physical fitness activities that increase cardiovascular endurance, muscle strength and flexibility, leisure and lifetime activities. Health Education I (140111) This course will examine critical health issues facing teenagers in today's daily living. Topics to be covered include: alcohol and drug abuse prevention, communicable and non-communicable diseases, sexually transmitted diseases (including AIDS), community resources, community health, CPR, emotional and social health, first aid, nutrition, safety, violence prevention and social skills. Health Education II (140121) This course will examine critical health issues facing teenagers in today's daily living. This project-based offering will look at a variety of different health topics and how they relate to a life-long goal of healthy living. Topics include consumer health, family living, community resources, community health, violence prevention, and other critical health issues. Physical Education (230111 10th grade) (230121 11th-12th grade) The program of physical education provides a reasonable balance of those activities commonly grouped as team and individual sports, aquatics, recreational and rhythmical activities. • All students are required to take physical education each year as prescribed by Iowa law. Students who cannot participate in regular physical education classes because of physical limitations are enrolled in adapted physical education classes. • Students participate in activities from the categories as scheduled. Possible activities are archery, badminton, basketball, CPR and Contemporary Health Issues, floor hockey, football, golf, personal fitness, softball, swimming, team handball, tennis, volleyball, soccer, flag football, pickle ball, yoga, and Tae Bo. Some of these units are available at beginning and advanced levels. • Success in physical education is directly related to class participation. It is, therefore, important for a student to attend class on a regular basis. Proper gym attire is required. Beginning fall 2005, Physical Education will receive .5 credit and be included in the GPA. • All physical education failures will be made up in summer school or by taking makeup classes. Failures must be made up in order to meet graduation requirements. PE classes must be passed to receive a diploma. Adapted Physical Education (231611/231612) Davenport high schools offer a course in adapted physical education for those students who cannot participate in the regular program due to medical or motor restrictions. Following the necessary referral from the family physician, a selection of activities is offered to meet the individual's needs. Practicum in Physical Education (235111) The objective of this offering is to give the high school student academic credit for the many hours of study and practical experience one receives as a student athletic trainer. • The practical experience includes individualized instruction in the prevention and care of athletic injuries and the career opportunities in the area of sports medicine. The student will be evaluated in cognitive and practical areas such as injury recognition, basic and advanced first aid techniques, muscle testing, record keeping procedures, rehabilitation, conditioning, weight training, and preventive strapping (taping) techniques. • Some of the positive educational outcomes of this course can be certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and standard first aid, socialization with peers, job shadowing experience, and service to others. This course cannot be taken in lieu of Physical Education. Lifeguarding (232311) The purpose of this course is to teach students the skills and knowledge needed to become a professional lifeguard. The course content and activities prepare lifeguard candidates to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies; and prevent drownings and other incidents. Students must be 15 years old by the beginning of the class. No exceptions. The student must successfully complete the following swimming prerequisites: 1) Swim 500 yards continuously, using each one of the following strokes for at least 100 yards of each: crawl stroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke. Participants choose their stroke(s) for the remaining 200years. There is a fifteen minute time limit. 2) Submerge to a minimum depth of 10 feet, retrieve a 10 pound object, and return with it to the surface. 3) Tread water for 2 minutes using legs only Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive two certificates: one for American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, which is valid for three years; and the second for American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer, which is valid for one year. Offered as an elective at West. Lifeguarding Recertification (233110) The purpose of this course is to recertify those students who have successfully completed lifeguarding. Professional rescuers must recertify for CPR through the American Red Cross. Must present Red Cross Lifeguarding Certificate for admittance. Offered as an elective at West High. Outdoor Education (231311) This course will provide an alternative to our traditional P. E. classes. During this course you will go biking, canoeing & kayaking, rappelling, rock climbing, sculling, SCUBA diving, and cook over an open fire. You will also be involved in wilderness education, initiative tasks, trust activities, and cooperative games. • Students must be able to pass a pre-test; 1) bike agility test, 2) swim 250 yards, 3) run one mile under twelve minutes. Application forms may be picked up in the guidance office or from a P. E. staff member. • There is a $25.00 fee which will cover canoe rental and provide insurance through Venturer membership. Central High only Bigger, Faster, Stronger - BFS (231401) This course will provide an alternative to our traditional PE class, offered. The class will introduce the BFS athletic training program to all student athletes. The purpose of the class is to increase participants’ speed, strength, and athleticism. These are coed classes with all workouts designed for individual level of conditioning. The units are: Rest and Nutrition; Year Round Training; Record Keeping; Sprint Training; Agility Training; Endurance Training; Flexibility Training; Plyometric Training; Strength Training; Skill Training. Offered as an elective at West High. Student registration based on senior, junior, sophomore, and freshman status. Athletes given first priority, coach recommendation required. It will be offered as an elective.
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