Physical Education
Faculty
| Mike Humphries | 594-2640 (VM) | mhumphries@piedmont.k12.ca.us |
| Brett Lane | 594-2675 | blane@piedmont.k12.ca.us |
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Amy Moorhead Dance |
594-2771 (VM) | AMoorhead@piedmont.k12.ca.us |
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Course Descriptions
Physical Education at PHS is a co-educational program. Students are required to meet their Physical Education 20 credits by the end of their junior year.
Freshman Physical Education
5700
(Year) (9)
The class emphasizes knowledge and motor skill competency of individual, dual sport activities, rhythm, and dance. Fitness, strength building, and health are emphasized through regular vigorous physical activity as well as demonstrating knowledge of fitness concepts, principles, and strategies. Self responsibility, social interaction, and group dynamics are demonstrated through understanding psychology and sociology applied to the strategies around performance and physical activity. This course is required for all freshmen.
Physical Education for Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors (if necessary)
5730
(Semester) (10, 11, 12)
This course emphasizes group sports and activities, social etiquette of sports, basic understanding of the principles of movement, and the importance physical activity has on the quality of our lives. The content articulates the knowledge, skills, and confidence students need to maintain meaningful physical activity throughout their lifetime.
P.E. Athletics
(Semester) (10,11)
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
|---|---|
| 5740—Girls’ Volleyball 5741—Girls’ Golf 5742—Girls’ Tennis 5743—Boys’ Waterpolo 5744—Girls’ Waterpolo 5745—Cross Country 5746—Football 5747—Cheerleading |
5748—Girls’ Basketball 5749—Girls’ Soccer 5750—Boys’ Basketball 5751—Boys’ Soccer 5753—Boys’ Golf 5754—Boys’ Tennis 5755—Boys’ Lacrosse 5756—Girls’ Lacrosse 5757—Baseball 5758—Softball 5759—Track & Field 5760—Swimming |
Sophomores and Juniors who participate in a PHS sponsored California Interscholastic Federation sport may receive credit for Physical Education on the basis of one sport being the equivalent to one semester of Physical Education. You must sign up for the first sport you would participate in during the year, e.g. if you play football and basketball you would sign up for 746 – Football. You may receive credit for only one semester of Physical Education each year. If you are not sure which sport you plan on participating in during your sophomore and junior year you must sign up for the semester Physical Education course. You will be scheduled into a Physical Education class, which you will be permitted to drop when and if you go out for and are accepted onto a team. If you sign up for a specific sport and fail to
make the team, you must see your counselor immediately. If a student is declared ineligible due to attendance or discipline, then it is up to the Principal's discretion (based on amount of time and other similar-type factors) as to whether she or he gets PE credit. A student who is made academically ineligible due to a GPA of less than 2.0 would not receive PE credit.
Dance
5283 Dance I* / 5284 Dance II*
(Year) (10, 11, 12)
Dance II Prerequisite: P.E. Dance, Dance I, or permission from the instructor
Dancers continue to build technical strength and mastery of the following dance genres: jazz, contemporary, ballet, hip-hop, Broadway, historic, ballroom, and world dance. Audition techniques as well as performance preparation and dramatic expression are emphasized. A variety of choreographers are studied as students' own choreographic skills develop sophistication and a growing awareness of theme. Dance I and II students are required to participate in the annual dance concert for which they will have the opportunity to choreograph original works on student dancers. They will also perform ensemble, solo and/or principal roles in dance works choreographed by the instructor, other students and/or guest choreographers.
*Dance I or Dance II may be used to satisfy 10 credits of breadth requirement (Creative Arts)
P.E. Private Instruction—Crew
5761
(Semester, Year) (10, 11, 12)
Prerequisite: Students must have a year of novice rowing experience and be on the varsity crew team in order to qualify for this exception to the P.E. requirement. It is only available for sophomores, juniors or seniors.
While some of our students participate in the Oakland Strokes program, it is not affiliated with Piedmont High School and is not sponsored or supported by the school district.
