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Newton High School
900 W 12th Street
Newton, Ks 67114
316-284-6280

Physical Education

Teacher
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Antonowich, Lisa 2335
Elliot, Heath 2702
Mick, Richard 2052
Remsberg, Tad 2702
 
The NHS Physical Education Department strives to help students learn about the physical and mental aspect of general health.
Courses Offered: P.E. I-Fitness, P.E. I- Health, P.E. II, P.E. II/Weights, Weight Training and Conditioning
Suggested Course Sequences:
  9th 10th 11th 12th
Req. for Grad. P.E. I P.E. II - -
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P.E. I students stretch out before beginning class.
P.E. I students stretch out before beginning class.
Physical Education Course Descriptions


Physical Education I- Fitness:      Prerequisite – None

This section of P.E I includes two classroom units of instruction on nutrition and safety.  Students will also participate in fitness activities such as volleyball, swimming, orienteering, and an orientation unit introducing the concepts of our program.  Students will take a pre and post fitness test by Prudential Life called FitnessGram to assess their current fitness level as compared to students across the country

Physical Education I- Health:      Prerequisite – None

This section of P.E I includes two classroom units of instruction on stress management and reducing the risk of pregnancy, HIV and STD's.  Students will also participate in fitness activities such as golf, strength and conditioning, rhythms and line dancing, and a fitness walking/jogging program.

Physical Education II:         Prerequisite – Physical Education I

This class will include Red Cross CPR and standard first aid certification and activities. Activities may include: basketball, softball, volleyball, mushball, tennis, weight lifting, swimming, badminton, pickle ball, team handball, speedball,  soccer,  conditioning, matt ball, kick ball, wiffle ball, and various indoor and outdoor games.

Physical Education II/Weights:      Prerequisite – Physical Education I

This class will include Red Cross CPR and standard first aid certification and weight training. This course is for the student wanting to earn .5 credit in P.E. while developing muscular strength, muscular flexibility, and muscular endurance. Cardiovascular fitness will also be improved with emphasis on agility, speed, and quickness.

Physical Education III:        Prerequisite – Physical Education I

This course is for the student who wants to gain knowledge and skill in bowling, archery, pickle ball, swimming, discs, and various fitness activities. This course includes a $20 fee to cover the bowling and transportation expenses.

Weight Training and Conditioning:        Prerequisite – Physical Education I

This course is for the student interested in developing a fitness program, which includes muscular flexibility, muscular strength, and muscular endurance.  This will include using weight equipment with lifts for both upper and lower body.

Weight Training and Conditioning (before school):       Prerequisite – Physical Education I

Same as above except this course is for “zero” hour, meeting every day, 7:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.  This course would be taken in addition to a regular 8-hour schedule.  Zero hour classes have the same attendance requirements as do all other classes

 

 

Newton Public Schools  308 East First   Newton, KS 67114  (316) 284-6200

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This page last updated on
01/26/2010