Health and Physical Education

Graduation Requirements (for all diplomas)

Health = 1 credit

PE I = 1 credit

PE II = 2 Credits

All Physical Education students are required to purchase a Portage High School Physical education uniform. Price $16. The students evaluation is based on skill, written knowledge, effort, attitude, and dressed participation. Being dressed out for participation is a vital part of physical education, thus accounting for 1/5 of the grade. All students will participate in physical education.

Health and Wellness, 1 semester, 1 credit Course #3506

Grades 10, 11, 12

Graduation requirement (1 credit)

High school health provides a basis for continued development in becoming a health literate individual. This course includes content areas as expressed in the Indiana Health & Wellness Standards Guide: (1) Growth and Development; (2) Mental and Emotional Health; (3) Community and Environmental Health; (4) Nutrition; (5) Family Life; (6) Consumer Health; (7) PersonalHealth; (8) Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs; (9) Intentional and Unintentional Injury; and (10) Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. Students will explore the effect of health behaviors on an individual’s quality of life. The goal of this course is to assist students in understanding that health is a lifetime commitment. Students are encouraged to become critical thinkers; responsible, productive citizens; self-directed.

Physical Education I, 1 semester, 1 credit Course #3542

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12

Graduation requirement (1 credit)

In Physical Education I the emphasis is on health-related fitness and developing the skills and habits necessary for a lifetime of activity. This program includes skill development and the application of rules and strategies of complex difficulty in at least three of the following different movement forms: (1) health-related fitness activities (cardio respiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition), (2) aerobic exercise, (3) team sports, (4) individual and dual sports, (5) gymnastics, (6) outdoor pursuits, (7) self-defense, (8) aquatics, (9) dance, and (10) recreational games. Ongoing assessment includes both written and performance-based skill evaluations.

*A swimming unit of 4 weeks is required. It will consist of entries into the water: surface dives, compact jumps, springboard entries, aquatic games, use of mask, fins and snorkel, and exposure to SCUBA when available. A community safety course will also be taught. Timed swims and stroke work will continue.

Physical Education II, 1 semester, 1 credit Course #3544

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Graduation requirement (1 credit)

Physical Education II emphasizes a personal commitment to lifetime activity and fitness for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction. This course provides students with opportunities to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness and increases their knowledge of fitness concepts. It includes at least three different movement forms without repeating those offered in Physical Education I. Movement forms may include: (1) health-related fitness activities (cardio respiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition), (2) aerobic exercise, (3) team sports, (4) individual and dual sports, (5) gymnastics, (6) outdoor pursuits, (7) self-defense, (8) aquatics, (9) dance, and (10) recreational games. Ongoing assessment includes both written and performance-based skill evaluations. This course will also include a discussion of related careers. Included are a variety of seasonal activities such as conditioning, weights, softball, football, basketball, racquetball, volleyball, floor hockey, badminton, tennis, golf, and swimming.

Physical Education and Health Electives

All PE Electives require completion of PE I and PE II prior to enrolling. There is a state maximum of 8 credits that can be earned in PE Electives.

Current Health Issues, 1 semester, 1 credit Course #3508

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Current Health Issues, an elective course that can be aligned to Indiana’s Academic Standards for Health and Wellness, focuses on specific health issues and/or emerging trends in health and wellness, but not limited to: personal health and wellness; non-communicable and communicable diseases; nutrition; mental and emotional health; tobacco-prevention; alcohol and other drug-prevention; human development and family health; health care and/or medical treatments; and national and/or international health issues. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills of health and wellness core concepts, analysis of influences, access to information, interpersonal communication, decision-making and goal-setting skills, health enhancing behaviors, and health and wellness advocacy skills

Fitness & Conditioning, 1 semester, 1 credit Course #3560

Grades 10, 11, 12

This course is designed for any student who wants to improve his/her personal level of health and fitness. It is recommended for anyone interested in pursuing careers in fields related to health, fitness, recreation, and rehabilitation. Course work will include, but not be limited to aerobic activities, stretching, cardiovascular training, and use of the fitness room. Flexibility, balance, and coordination will be emphasized as skills applicable for both athletic participation (football, gymnastics, soccer, etc.) and for everyday life. Students will participate in personal fitness assessment and design personal fitness programs for themselves and others.

Lifeguard Training - Swimming, 1 semester, 1 credit Course #3560

Grades 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation, 2.0 overall gpa

This swimming course is designed to teach the advanced swimmer the knowledge and skills to become a certified lifeguard. Students will be learning lifeguarding skills, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and community first aid skills. This course demands that the student not only have advanced swimming skills, but should also possess traits of maturity, responsibility, and reliability as well. Satisfactory completion of both written and practical tests could result in the student becoming certified by the American Red Cross in Lifeguard Training, CPR, and First Aid and be able to work as a lifeguard.

Multi-Sports, 1 semester, 1 credit Course #3560

Grades 10, 11, 12

The students will learn more advanced skills & techniques in basketball, floor hockey, volleyball, and soccer.

Basketball, 1 semester, 1 credit Course #3560

Grades 10, 11, 12

This is open to both boys and girls who want to play basketball. Class will consist of skill work, tournaments and learning different features of the game of basketball.

Volleyball, 1 Semester. 1 credit Course #3560

Grades 10, 11, 12

This is open to both boys and girls who want to play volleyball. Class will consist of skill work, tournaments and learning different features of the game of volleyball.

Advanced Weight Training, 1 semester, 1 credit Course #3560

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

This intensified course is designed for any athlete that wants to improve strength, flexibility and power as related to sport.Students will follow a progressive five day lifting and agility program designed with Olympic lifting as a core.

Boys Basketball Theory, 1 semester, 1 credit Course #3560

Grades 10, 11, 12. (second semester)

This intensified course is designed for members of the high school boys basketball team. Class will consist of skill work, strength, conditioning, flexibility and weight lifting.

Girls Basketball Theory, 1 semester, 1 credit Course #3560

Grades 10, 11, 12. (first semester)

This intensified course is designed for members of the high school girls basketball team. Class will consist of skill work, strength, conditioning, flexibility and weight lifting. (not offered 2023-2024)

Football Theory, 1 semester, 1 credit Course #3560

Grades 10, 11, 12. (first semester)

This intensified course is designed for members of the high school football team. Class will consist of skill work, strength, conditioning, flexibility, video study and weight lifting.(not offered 2023-2024)

Applied Physical Education Elective,1 semester,1 unit Course #3560

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

With staff support, students have the opportunity to design and develop an appropriate personal fitness program that enables them to achieve a desired level of fitness and includes self-monitoring. Ongoing assessment may include individual progress and/or performance-based skill evaluation.

Counts as the Health & Wellness Requirement for the Certificate of Completion