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The Culver City Unified School District requires twenty units of physical education as a graduation requirement. Beginning with the freshman class in fall of 2007, the state of California is now requiring that students pass the physical fitness test in either Physical Education I or Physical Education II, or take physical education each subsequent year until passing the fitness test.

 

The physical education student is required to dress in the required uniform daily, participate daily, and take care of their uniform and personal belongings. A gym locker is provided. The physical education uniform can be purchased from the physical education department.

 

All physical education classes are co-educational and may include students from all grade levels. Physical education courses are aligned to the California State Standards.

 

 

Course Description: This course is required for all freshman. This course will focus on developing proficient movement skills in the areas of aquatics (dry land), rhythms/dance, and individual & dual activities and will focus on independent personal fitness. This course will include both physical and written assignments.

 

Prerequisite: Students need a passing grade in P.E. 1

 

Course Description: Beginning with the freshmen class of 2007, this course is required for graduation. Students who passed P.E. 1 and met 5 out of 6 standards on the State Fitness Test, may take this course during the 10th, 11th, or 12th grade. However, we recommend taking it during 10th grade. Students who passed P.E. 1 and did not meet 5 out of 6 standards on the State Fitness Test must take this course in 10th grade. This course will focus on developing proficient movement skills in the areas of gymnastics, combatives, and team sport, as well as on personal fitness at more complex levels. This course will include both physical and written assignments.

 

Prerequisites: 11th grade students need a passing grade in P.E I and P.E II (11,12) One Year

(12th grade students may enroll)

 

Course Description: This course will focus on developing students’ knowledge of and competency in motor skills, movement patterns, and strategies essential to perform a variety of physical activities. These activities will include: badminton, handball, tennis, two-player volleyball, yoga and gymnastics. Students will also continue to expand their knowledge for fitness concepts and participate in activities to maintain and improve their health related fitness.

 

Prerequisites: 11th grade students need a passing grade in P.E I and P.E II (11,12) One Year

(12th grade students may enroll)

 

Course Description: This course will focus on students achieving and maintaining a level of physical fitness for health and performance while demonstrating knowledge of fitness concepts, and strategies. Students will establish personal fitness goals, using principles of aerobics, strength and core training. Students will engage in vigorous activities daily. This course will include both physical and written assignments.

 

Prerequisite: Coach Permission Required

 

Course Description: This class is designed for 9th grade athletes. The course will cover the PE I state standards at an accelerated pace. The remainder of the class time will be spent focused on the individual’s sport. This course is currently offered to students in the following sports (based upon coach’s availability): Football, Boys Water Polo, Girls Water Polo, Boys Basketball, Girls & Boys Swimming, Girls & Boys Lacrosse, Softball and Baseball. Students wishing to enroll in the class must obtain the coach’s written permission before registering with the counselor. Please see your counselor or coach for the permission form. For referrals to specific coaches, please see Mr. Chabola or Ms. Indelicato.

 

Prerequisite: Coach Permission Required

 

Course Description: This class is designed for 10th grade athletes. The course will cover the PE II state standards at an accelerated pace. The remainder of the class time will be spent focused on the individual’s sport. This course is currently offered to students in the following sports (based upon coach’s availability): Football, Boys Water Polo, Girls Water Polo, Boys Basketball, Girls & Boys Swimming, Girls & Boys Lacrosse, Softball and Baseball. Students wishing to enroll in the class must obtain the coach’s written permission before registering with the counselor. Please see your counselor or coach for the permission form. For referrals to specific coaches, please see Mr. Chabola or Ms. Indelicato

 

Course Description: This class is open to 11th and 12th grade athletes. The course will focus on the individual’s sport. This course is currently offered to students in the following sports (based upon coach’s availability) : Football, Boys Water Polo, Girls Water Polo, Boys Basketball, Girls and Boys Track, Boys Soccer, Girls and Boys Swimming, Girls & Boys Lacrosse, Softball and Baseball. Students wishing to enroll in this class must obtain the coach’s written permission before registering with the counselor. Please see your counselor or coach for the permission form. For referrals to specific coaches, please see Mr. Chabola or Ms. Indelicato

 

This program is designed for students who are involved in a competitive or organized sport outside of school and who apply the first two weeks of the semester for credit/permission. The student must apply by PE/Independent Study Petition and get appropriate signatures to be turned in to their counselor at the beginning of the semester in order to be approved for this alternative. Petition must be turned in by the second week of the semester.

 

Students must be involved in the sport throughout the semester for at least 10 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Students will not receive a letter grade but instead, upon completion and handing in the appropriate petition and time sheets by the due dates, they will receive the mark “CR” and will gain 5.0 credits in P.E.* Students should see their counselor for more information.

 

* Beginning with the freshmen class of 2007, students approved for Independent Studies Physical Education will be excused from P.E. 1 and/or P.E. 2 during the unit in which they are training and competing outside of school. For example, a student participating in swimming outside of school for 10 hours or more per week will be exempt from the aquatics (dryland) unit.

 

ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION (9,10,11,12) One Year

Prerequisite: Parental and guidance office approval required.

 

Course Description: This course provides special instruction designed to help students facilitate movement and change behavioral patterns by focusing on appropriate physical activities. It is designed as a comprehensive service delivery system designed to identify and ameliorate problems within the psychomotor domain. Services include assessment, individualized educational programming, developmental and prescriptive teaching. Activities from the regular physical education program are incorporated where applicable. This course meets the physical education requirements of the California Education Code and I.D.E.A. (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act).