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Physical education is an integral part of the total education program. The Deer Lakes physical education program is designed to increase the physical competence, health-related fitness, self- esteem and enjoyment of physical activity for all students so that they can be physically active for a lifetime. The Physical Education Department at Deer Lakes High School stresses the importance of physical fitness through well-planned units of aerobic and anaerobic activities. Grades 9 through 12 will be provided the opportunity to actively participate mental wellness, weight training, aquatics, and in individual and team sports.

  • Fitness and Health 9
    Grade 9    .50 Credits      Level 1     Course # 1612
    Fitness and Health combines the topics of Health Education with a wide variety of fitness components. Nutrition, stress management, substance abuse prevention, and human sexuality will be discussed. An active fitness component including aerobic activity, sports, and fitness circuits will be included within this course.  Students will be given the opportunity to experience positive interactions among group members engaged in physical activities.  

  • Physical Education 10-12
    Grades 10-12    .50 Credits     Level 1     Course # 1613
    In addition to the fitness component as described in detail above this course will include a more advanced level of team and individual sports. Students shall recognize the relationship between regular participation in physical activity and the degree of motor skill development. Students shall also describe and apply offensive and defensive game strategies to complex games and physical activities.

  • Lifeguarding (PE Elective)
    Grades: 10-12 .50 Credits Level 1 Course # 1636
    Fullfills Physical Education graduation requirement
    This course is based on the American Red cross Lifeguarding program and introduces students to essentation water safety and emergency response skills Instruction takes place in both the pool and classroom and includes swimming rescues, backboarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid. Certification is optional and not required to pass the course; students who choose to pursue American Red Cross certification will be responsible for a service fee. Students must be at least 15 years old to enroll.

  • Cross Fit Training
    Grades 10-12    .50 Credits     Level 1    Course # 1631
    This course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary for students to excel in their athletic endeavors. Students will have the opportunity to learn specific training programs in order to enhance their performance in athletics, fitness, or whatever training they are interested in pursuing. This course will include dynamic stretching, static stretching, plyometric and core exercises, muscular endurance and strength exercises, cardiovascular endurance, and nutrition. This course will also include a unit on Biomechanics in which it will give the students the knowledge on how a specific skill-related movement is to be performed for maximum output. The student should gain an understanding of the mechanical and anatomical principles that govern human motion, and will utilize these principles to analyze movement.

  • Weight Training and Fitness
    Grades 10-12    .50 Credits     Level 1     Course # 1634
    This course is designed for the beginning or novice weightlifter, or for those who have experience lifting but lack proper instruction. We will provide an understanding of the biomechanics involved, muscles used for a given exercise, and program development. The class will provide the student with the basics in lifting and spotting technique, safety, the benefits of weight training, weight room etiquette, and the ability to develop a basic weight training program. Supervision and constant feedback regarding technique and overall approach will be given. Careful instruction will be given on proper technique and safety for maximum effort lifts. Once completed, the student will have a much better idea of their strength in each lift, and then can choose a heavier and more appropriate weight for each exercise.

  • Adapted Physical Education
    Grades 9-12    .50 Credits      Level 1     Course # 1632
    Fitness and Health combines the topics of Health Education with a wide variety of fitness components. Nutrition, stress management, substance abuse prevention, and human sexuality will be discussed. An active fitness component including aerobic activity, sports, and fitness circuits will be included within this course. Students will be given the opportunity to experience positive interactions among group members engaged in physical activities.  

  • Mental Toughness
    Grades 10-12    .50 Credits      Level 1     Course # 1635
    There are so many pressures on high school students today. Can you agree? Think about it: advanced placement classes, athletics, extracurricular activities, grades, testing, foreseeing colleges or the workforce, social media, friends, family, and events taking place in our current world. It can be challenging to balance! Together, let’s create awareness. 

    In this course, we’ll discover a variety of healthy and impactful techniques to strive for optimal mental health. Units/lessons will include: stress management, time management, physical activity/exercise, communication skills, S.M.A.R.T. goals, sleep hygiene, relaxation techniques, nutrition information, and Fitness Apps/external resources and more.

    Join us as we dive into different exercises to discover tools you can consider utilizing not just as a high school student, but beyond.