Physical Education
Graduation Requirement: One Credit
The Physical Education Department provides students with the knowledge and skills to participate in a variety of individual and team activities that will enhance their lifetime fitness.
Courses Offered
Course offerings are contingent on MPA policies regarding student enrollment numbers for each class.Grades: 9-12
Credit: .25 (may be taken for a quarter length, worth .125 credit)
Note: This is an elective class and does not replace a Physical Education course
Get ready to move, stretch, and strengthen your body in this high-energy fitness class! Move It! combines the best of yoga, Pilates, strength training, cardio, and stretching into one fun and dynamic workout. Whether you're building muscle, improving flexibility, or boosting your endurance, this class has it all. You’ll flow through yoga poses, engage your core with Pilates, challenge your strength, and get your heart pumping with cardio drills. Designed for all fitness levels, Move It! is the perfect way to build strength, improve flexibility, and feel energized. Join us for a balanced workout that’ll leave you feeling stronger, more focused, and ready to take on the day!
Grades: 9-12
Credit: .25 (may be taken for a quarter length, worth .125 credit)
Note: This is an elective class and does not replace a Physical Education course
This course offers skill development and game play in the following net games; badminton, tennis, pickle ball, volleyball, and table tennis.
Grades: 9-12
Credit: .25 (may be taken for a quarter length, worth .125 credit)
Note: This is an elective class and does not replace a Physical Education course
This course will enable students to plan and implement different types of fitness programs to meet their individual needs by using the weight room/fitness center and track. Opportunities for sports skill development can also be incorporated into workouts.
Grades: 9-10
Prerequisites: None
Credit: 1.0
Physical Education allows students to experience the scope of physical activity that contributes to a healthy lifestyle. Class activities are vigorous and fall into two broad categories: personal fitness and sport-specific activities. Fitness development includes cardiovascular endurance, strength, speed, agility, and flexibility and will include the weight room/fitness center. These physical components are integrated into advanced game play as well as individual and team challenges. Emphasis on the importance of cooperation and team play remains a vital component to leadership and group collaboration skills.
Grades: 9-12
Credit: .25 (may be taken for a quarter length, worth .125 credit)
Note: This is an elective class and does not replace a Physical Education course
This course emphasizes teamwork, sportsmanship and conditioning for a variety of team sports. Fall and spring quarters would include softball, touch football, ultimate, and soccer. Winter quarters would include basketball, volleyball, floor hockey and team handball.