Physical Education and Health

8101 Physical Education / Health
Year Course - Freshman - Required for graduation
Physical Education is a basic introductory course with emphasis on meter learning and fitness development. Also instructs students in team and individual sports with in-class competition. Health Education provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to maintain health and wellness throughout their lifetime.
This course is not UC/CSU approved.

8501   Sports Medicine
Year Course – Sophomore/Junior/Senior - Elective
Prerequisite: Health, C or better in CP/HP Biology (or concurrent enrollment in Biology) AND instructor’s approval.
Sports Medicine covers the anatomy and physiology of the human body. It also covers first aid, CPR, nutrition, and strength and conditioning. All topics will be covered with the relation to sports and injuries that occur in athletic competition. Prevention, Recognition, Assessment, Evaluation and Treatment of athletic injuries are a strong area of focus. Laboratory assignments are given to aid in the teaching of these topics. Students are also required to work hours (6 hours per semester) in the athletic training room of our high school to get a hands-on approach to sports medicine. At the end of this course, the student will be first aid and CPR certified. (Lab fee for F.A./CPR).

8502  Sports Medicine 2
Year Course – Sophomore/Junior/Senior - Elective
Prerequisites: Sports Medicine 1 AND Teacher approval
Please note: This course is designated as a 9^th period class to be taken after school.
This course will cover the concepts learned in Sports Medicine more extensively. A lab will be required. Students will be required to work at athletic events. This course is not UC approved.