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Physical Education Department

Physical Education Sequence

Dept Sequence - PE

Course Description

9th Grade

PHYSICAL EDUCATION: COURSE 1 ▼ View Details

This co-educational course focuses on movement patterns and skills related to individual and dual sport activities, rhythms/dance, and aquatics. Emphasis is placed on dynamic warm up routines, cardiovascular endurance, balance, speed, and body mechanics.  A comprehensive health unit is also a part of this course's curriculum.

  • Course Number: #13010
  • Graduation Credit: Physical Education
  • UC/CSU Area: None

Note: Completion of 20 units of Physical Education is required for graduation.

10th Grade

PHYSICAL EDUCATION: COURSE 2 ▼ View Details

This co-educational course focuses on movement patterns and skills related to team sports and group fitness. Emphasis is placed on cardiovascular endurance, team work, and mechanics of movement.

  • Course Number: #13030
  • Graduation Credit: Physical Education
  • UC/CSU Area: None
PERSONAL FITNESS: LOW IMPACT EMPHASIS ▼ View Details

Students explore fitness methods and wellness through activities that align with the core components of health related fitness: cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition. Students will learn to integrate these components around their individual ability and fitness goals.

  • Course Number: #13110
  • Prerequisite: Successful completion of PE 9: Course 1
  • Graduation Credit: Physical Education (10th), Electives
  • UC/CSU Area: None
INTRODUCTION TO WEIGHT TRAINING ▼ View Details

Students learn weight training fundamentals, program development, and implementation techniques for fitness.

  • Prerequisite: Successful completion of PE 9: Course 1
  • Course Number: #94048
  • Graduation Credit: Physical Education (10th), Electives
  • UC/CSU Area: None
SPORTS / MARCHING BAND PE ▼ View Details

Earn up to 5 PE credits per year through school-sponsored sports or Marching Band based on attendance and sportsmanship.

Prerequisites for Credit:

  • ✓ Pass Fitnessgram (4/5 assessments) in 9th grade
  • ✓ Pass 9th grade PE with a D or higher
  • ✓ Maintain 2.0 GPA during the season

Graduation Credit: Physical Education

Sports & Marching Band PE

Beginning the 2024-2025 school year, eligible students can apply for 2.5 credits per season (Fall, Winter, and Spring) to earn up to a maximum of 5 credits per year.

To be eligible, students must:

  • ✓ Pass 4 out of 5 Physical Fitnessgram assessments in 9th grade.
  • ✓ Pass both semesters of 9th grade PE with a D or above.
  • ✓ Maintain a 2.0 GPA and finish the season in good standing.

Application Deadlines by Season:

Season Tryouts Begin Action
Fall Sports August 8, 2025 Apply by Aug 22 →
Winter Sports November 3, 2025 Apply by Nov 17 →
Spring Sports February 2, 2026 Apply by Feb 26 →

9th Grade Students Only: Credit eligibility is determined once the Physical Fitnessgram is completed at the end of the year.

Questions? Contact [email protected].

Physical Education Fitnessgram

Every year, the Physical Education department administers the Fitnessgram to all 9th grade students during their PE class. Students prepare for these assessments with consistent body-weight exercise and flexibility training. These assessments are given to all freshmen students in February-April.

Important: To be eligible for Sports PE and Marching Band PE, students must pass 4 out of the 5 assessments. Students are given one re-take opportunity if they were absent or failed a test.

Fitness Eligibility Requirements (Passing Scores)
Category Mile Run Push Ups Curl Ups Trunk Lift Shoulder Stretch
Male ≤ 9:00 min ≥ 14 ≥ 24 9–12" Touch fingertips behind back on both sides
Female ≤ 10:00 min ≥ 7 ≥ 18 9–12" Touch fingertips behind back on both sides

For more information, contact the PE Department Chair.

Other Miscellaneous PE Information

  • Students must complete 20 units of PE to graduate (5 credits per semester).
  • Freshman PE focuses on overall fitness, Health, Nutrition, Dance, and Swimming.
  • 10th-12th Grade PE offers weight training, team sports, and yoga/pilates.
  • PE can be taken as an elective beyond the graduation requirements.

Medical Excuses & Modifications

Note: This information is also available in the PE Department Syllabus.

Submitting a Note

Documentation is required if a student is unable to participate normally due to illness or injury:

  • Up to 3 Days: A written note from a parent or guardian is valid.
  • 4+ Days (Extended): A doctor’s note is required.

Important: Requirements for Medical Notes

The note must state the nature of the injury and specifically list activities to avoid or modify (e.g., "No running, walking permitted").

⚠️ Please avoid stating "No P.E."

"No P.E." implies zero participation, which may require using Study Hall time to recover lost points. We can almost always modify participation to keep students in class.

Extended Medical Issues

For long-term conditions, teachers will work with students to develop a participation plan. Please see the Health Clerk in Student Services or download the form below:

Policy Note: Medical notes do not automatically exempt a student. Substitutions and modifications will be made based on limitations. Otherwise, missed points may need to be recuperated in Study Hall once cleared.

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