J. Sterling Morton High School District 201
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Physical Education Courses
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Physical Education - Freshman
Accommodated Physical Education
Course Description
This class is also for students with other disabilities that merit an adapted curriculum. All curriculum will be modified and adapted so that all students can participate and benefit. The nurse and school administrator will approve student registration of this course. Upon clearance from the doctor, a student will be readmitted to their regularly scheduled physical education class if possible.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take Accommodated Physical Education (SPRING)Health Education
Course Description
The course consists of the following health topics as required by the state school code: wellness, growth and development, nutrition, fitness, stress management, non-infectious and infectious disease education (including sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS prevention), personal hygiene, consumer health, basic first aid/safety, drug use and abuse, mental and emotional health, health related careers, career goal setting, and healthy relationships (including abstinence, dating violence, and child abuse prevention)
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9
PREREQUISITE: None
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take Health Education (SPRING)Physical Education I
Course Description
Freshman physical education activities may include: Swimming, Track & Field, Basketball, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Soccer, Weight Training, Cardio Training, Wall-Climbing at Morton West, CrossFit at Freshman Center, and Fitness Testing.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9
PREREQUISITE: None
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take Physical Education I (SPRING) -
Physical Education - Sophomore
Cross Fit II (East)
Course Description
CrossFit is an effective way to get fit regardless of your fitness level, whether you have never lifted a weight in your life or lift weights regularly. Anyone can do it. It is a fitness program that combines a wide variety of functional movements into a timed or scored workout.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10
PREREQUISITE: None
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take Cross Fit II (SPRING)Fitness Walking II (East)
Course Description
There will be lessons about nutrition, goal setting, weight management and more. During class, students will use an app called Map My Walk to log in to workouts, keep track of mile times and do make-up work. Heart rate monitors will also be used periodically during workouts. When the weather is good, we walk outside.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10
PREREQUISITE: None
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take Fitness Walking II (SPRING)Personal Fitness II
Course Description
Many of the workouts are done independently but some workouts are done with small groups and partners. Set your personal goals and get fit with personal fitness!
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10
PREREQUISITE: None
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take Personal Fitness II (SPRING)Physical Education II
Course Description
Sophomore physical education activities may include: Lifesaving, Badminton, Pickle-Ball, Ultimate Frisbee, Swimming, Basketball, Flickerball, Floor Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Team Handball, Flag Football, Volleyball, Weight Training, Cardio Training, and Fitness Training/Testing. If recommended, sophomore students can also be enrolled in Leadership or Lifesaving for their sophomore PE course
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10
PREREQUISITE: None
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take Physical Education II (SPRING)Unified Physical Education
Course Description
Students will work together to increase competence and confidence in a variety of physical activities. Through ongoing leadership opportunities, members of this course will be empowered to help create a more inclusive and accepting school environment for all students.
CREDIT: 1.0
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: None
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take Unified Physical Education (SPRING) -
Physical Education - Junior and Senior
Athletic Physical Education
Course Description
Students in a varsity sport will receive training during PE class.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: None
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take Athletic Physical Education (SPRING)Adventure Education (West)
Course Description
You will be exposed to extensive wall climbing experience with certified climbing instructor Mr. Gianneschi. Along with wall climbing, you will participate in tent building, camping safety, orienteering (working with maps and compasses), while in the pool, students will not only swim and become aware of swimming techniques, they will also learn to kayak, and some team and individual sports when appropriate.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: None
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take Adventure Education (SPRING)Cross Fit III (East)
Course Description
You will be exposed to extensive wall climbing experience with certified climbing instructor Mr. Gianneschi. Along with wall climbing, you will participate in tent building, camping safety, orienteering (working with maps and compasses), while in the pool, students will not only swim and become aware of swimming techniques, they will also learn to kayak, and some team and individual sports when appropriate.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Cross Fit II
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take Cross Fit III (SPRING)Cross Training (West)
Course Description
You will be exposed to extensive wall climbing experience with certified climbing instructor Mr. Gianneschi. Along with wall climbing, you will participate in tent building, camping safety, orienteering (working with maps and compasses), while in the pool, students will not only swim and become aware of swimming techniques, they will also learn to kayak, and some team and individual sports when appropriate.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: None
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take Cross Training (SPRING)Fitness Walking III (East)
Course Description
There will be lessons about nutrition, goal setting, weight management and more. During class, students will use an app called Map My Walk to log-in-workouts, keep track of mile times and do make-up work. Heart rate monitors will also be used periodically during workouts. When the weather is good, we walk outside.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Fitness Walking II
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take Fitness Walking III (SPRING)Mind and Body Wellness (East)
Course Description
The objective is to improve the physical, social and emotional needs of all students. Students will have the opportunity to participate in daily activity focused on improved physical and mental health. The practice of yoga, pilates, resistance training and cardiovascular exercise goes beyond the physical as it focuses on social and emotional practices that centering the mind and body.
CREDIT: 1.0
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: None
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take Mind and Body Wellness (SPRING)Personal Fitness III
Course Description
Many of the workouts are done independently but some workouts are done with small groups and partners. Set your personal goals and get fit with personal fitness!
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: None
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take Personal Fitness III (SPRING)Physical Education III
Course Description
Students will
also have the opportunity to receive advanced instruction and application in lifetime personal fitness programming such as CrossFit, Cross Training, Personal Fitness, Adventure Education, Athletic PE, and Walking for Fitness. Students that also successfully completed sophomore leadership or lifesaving can serve as leaders or lifeguards for PE during their junior and senior year.CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 11
PREREQUISITE: None
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take Physical Education III (SPRING) -
Driver Education
Driver Education
Night School/Summer School/Sophomore leadershipCourse Description
According to state law, Pursuant to Sections 27-23 and 27-24.2 of the School Code, no student shall be permitted to enroll in a driver education course provided by a public school district or a nonpublic school unless he or she has either: 1) received a passing grade in at least eight courses (which may include courses completed in grade 8) during the previous two semesters or, in the case of block scheduling that reduces the number of courses taken per semester, in at least half the courses taken during the previous two semesters. Driver Education Fees: a fee is required plus a $20.00 Illinois State permit fee to be paid on the first day of class. Students must pass the written Driver Education Vehicle Code Permit Test to advance to the Behind-The-Wheel (BTW) phase. Pending availability of instructors, students are selected in chronological order by birth date and are given the opportunity to successfully complete the required 6 hours of training. Students have the option of taking BTW before or after school as the schedules permit.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Must have five credits and have consent from your counselor.
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take PHYSICAL EDUCATION SOPH Q1, or Q2, or Q3, or Q4 (SPRING)
FEES: $20.00 plus $300.00 for BTW
Offered: Semester Course -
Lifeguards and Lifesaving Education
Lifeguards and Lifesaving Education
Lifeguards
Course Description
Students will be assigned as a lifeguard for Physical Education classes and may possibly be responsible for helping teachers to instruct swim techniques to beginners. Lifeguards will be expected to apply water safety knowledge and keep CPR certification current. Successful completion and teacher recommendation will secure lifeguarding position in Physical Education for future semesters.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Lifesaving
COREQUISITES: NoneLifesaving
Course Description
Students will receive extensive training in water safety related
to equipment based rescues, spinal injury management, victim recognition and facility surveillance. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be Red Cross certified in Lifesaving, CPR, and First Aid. Students will be assigned as lifeguards for swimming classes in the following semesters pending teacher recommendation. Student may also have the opportunity for off campus life guarding employment.CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: None
COREQUISITES: Lifeguarding -
Leadership Training
Leadership and Drivers Education
Course Description
Students learn rules, practice skills and proper officiating techniques in sport and activities offered in the Physical Education Curriculum. The valuable skills learned and practiced will help prepare students for future leadership roles. Successful completion of this course
will advance students to the possible role of Physical Education leader. Drivers Education is part of this course and students that successfully complete this portion of the course will earn their drivers permit.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10
PREREQUISITE: None
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take LEADERSHIP AND DRIVERS EDUCATION (SPRING)
FEES: Uniform and Lock (school bookstore) & Driver Education feesPhysical Education Leader
Course Description
Student's leadership role includes assistance to other students learning and practicing individual sports skills, leading warm-ups, and assisting students in technique practice and individual development. Future opportunities in this program are dependent on the Physical Education Instructor's recommendation.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Leadership and Drivers' Education
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take Physical Education Leader (SPRING)
