The Fountain-Fort Carson High School Physical Education Department is committed to creating an environment that promotes physical fitness through movement, competency, and understanding; implementing a curriculum that promotes emotional and social wellness; and providing an area with a focus on prevention and risk management.
The Health Course is required for graduation and, ideally, should be taken in 9th grade. This class consists of risk assessment, self-assessment, communication, decision-making, goal setting, health advocacy, health self-management, sexuality and relationships, and proper nutrition.
This class will explore the benefits of fitness through aerobic exercises, yoga, and other general fitness activities. Students will have a variety of activities which covers their general fitness and health as well as personal goals of fitness. The class will cover the benefits of aerobics by giving the students structured programs which highlight fitness and wellness. We will be incorporating a variety of aerobic exercises which will help students develop a higher fitness level.
Aerobics/Yoga/Fitness II
This class will build upon prior knowledge from the previous AYF class. The benefits of fitness through aerobic exercises, yoga, and other general fitness activities will be covered in an advanced setting. Students will have a variety of activities which covers their general fitness and health as well as personal goals of fitness. The class will cover the benefits of aerobics by giving the students structured programs which highlight fitness and wellness. We will be incorporating a variety of aerobic exercises which will help students develop a higher fitness level.
This class will build upon prior knowledge from the previous AYF class. The benefits of fitness through aerobic exercises, yoga, and other general fitness activities will be covered in an advanced setting. Students will have a variety of activities which covers their general fitness and health as well as personal goals of fitness. The class will cover the benefits of aerobics by giving the students structured programs which highlight fitness and wellness. We will be incorporating a variety of aerobic exercises which will help students develop a higher fitness level.
Advanced Weights & Cardio
This course is a continuation of beginning weight training. This class will have advanced technical Olympic style lifts in addition to the traditional weight training lifts. The students will receive an expansion of knowledge on how the muscles perform and the effects exercise has on the body. Students will apply these principles to develop an individual fitness plan and work towards their goals during class. Students will develop responsible behavior work ethic through daily independent workouts.
Cross Fit
This course is a continuation of beginning weight training. This class will have advanced technical Olympic style lifts in addition to the traditional weight training lifts. The students will receive an expansion of knowledge on how the muscles perform and the effects exercise has on the body. Students will apply these principles to increase overall athleticism and cardiovascular fitness.
Women's Weights and Cardio
This course will be in an introduction to weight lifting and cardiovascular fitness. Students will get an overview of muscular function, how muscles work, how they grow, and the nutrition necessary to propel muscular growth while burning fat. Students will learn proper safety techniques which will give them the knowledge needed to exercise throughout a lifetime.
Women's Athletic Weights
This course is designed for female athletes who are actively involved in a high school sport. This class will provide knowledge and skills that will enhance their performance and their longevity as an athlete. This course is designed on the following aspects:
√ Injury Prevention- prevent non-contact injuries by strengthening the core and other muscles
√ Cardiovascular Fitness- aerobic/anaerobic exercises or activities as well developing muscular and joint flexibility.
√ Additional Items: Students will also be exposed to several concepts in anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology. They will need to complete written assignments as part of their grade. Pre and post testing for the main core lifts and Fitness Testing must also be completed by showing improvement in all areas.
√ Nutrition: We will also cover Sports Nutrition specific for the male athletes and the importance of fueling your body in the proper way. (Your performance is directly related to your nutrition habits)
College Recruiting: we will go over items relevant to college recruiting and the process of playing at the next level.
Team Sports is a class that is designed to train students to be active throughout their lifetime. It will provide basic physical fitness skills and a basis for future exercise. Each class period will be structured around giving the student a daily amount of cardiovascular activity. The class will always start with an element of physical fitness, specifically on Fridays, which will be a fitness day only. This class will also have an element that includes a focus on the following course topics: Aerobics, Flag Football, Soccer, Softball, Lacrosse, Ultimate Frisbee, Tennis, Golf, Orienteering, Pedometers, Basketball, Floor Hockey, Team Handball, Volleyball, Badminton, Bowling, Pickle Ball, Team Games, Dancing, Self Defense, Kickboxing, and Pilates or Yoga. These unites may be provided on a bi-weekly basis. Each sports or activity will have a written synopsis of every sport, including an assessment at the end of every unit.
Advanced Team Sports
This class is for students seeking advanced game play for team sports. This class will have strategies for a variety of team sports to include the following course topics: Flag Football, Softball, Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee, Hockey, Lacrosse and other team related activities. Students will also receive conditioning based on the sport or activity twice every week for the semester.
Lifetime activities will focus on individual, dual, and lifetime activities and is designed to teach students a variety of different activities they can do throughout their lives. This course is designed to give alternatives to the traditional Team Sports class, while helping students identify interest in activities that are not team oriented. Students who sign up for this class will have the opportunity to participate in but not limited to the following activities: Aerobics, Disc Golf, Golf, Tennis, Table Tennis, Orienteering, Geocaching, Hiking, Fly Fishing, Pedometers, Badminton, Bowling, PickleBall, BackYard Games, and Archery may be introduced.
Students considering a career in teaching are encouraged to enroll in this course. Peer assistants will work closely with students with a disability at FFCHS to provide help with physical activities in an athletic setting. Students should have a desire to help their fellow students. Students may enroll in this course repeatedly for credit.
Partners in Yoga
Students considering a career in teaching are encouraged to enroll in this course. Peer assistants will work closely with students with a disability at FFCHS to provide help with many different yoga poses. Peer mentors should have a basic knowledge of Yoga poses as well as understand that they will assist their partners in the Yoga poses as well as be able to demonstrate the pose to their partner. Students should have a desire to help their fellow students. Students may enroll in this course repeatedly for credit.
Students will learn and be able to demonstrate competency in the basic beginner skills required for passing the American Red Cross Aquatics Skill Levels I-II: freestyle, backstroke, and elementary back. Students will learn and be able to demonstrate basic water safety skills of treading water, beginner diving skills, and how to use designated pieces of rescue equipment. Students will learn and demonstrate proper techniques for catching, throwing, and dribbling a water polo ball.
Swim 1
Swim I students must already be able to swim as this class will refine strokes and prepare for Swim ll. Students must have passed Introduction to Swimming with a minimum of B or have course instructor’s approval. Students will refine and be able to demonstrate competency in all aquatic skills required for passing the American Red Cross Aquatics Skill Level IV. Students will be able to demonstrate basic water safety skills of treading water for one minute and how to use designated pieces of rescue equipment. Students will learn and demonstrate competency in three competitive swim strokes: freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke, including the proper start and turn. Students will refine and demonstrate proper technique for catching, throwing, and swimming with a water polo ball and be able to play and officiate an official game.
Swim 2
Swim II students must have passed Swim I with a minimum grade of a B or have approval from the course instructor. In order to be enrolled in the course, students need to be able to perform a 300 yard continuous swim using front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of the two while maintaining forward progress. Students should also be able tread water for two minutes with head remaining above water. Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Students will learn and demonstrate competency in the following skills; advanced swim strokes, freestyle, backstroke, elementary back, side stroke, breaststroke, butterfly, diving skills, aquatic life saving skills, CPR, use of an AED, and first aid skills. Students will have the option to become lifeguard certified, once the course is completed.
