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College Prep or High School Graduation Grade Recommended Course
  9 Physical Education 9
  10 PE Elective
  11 No PE
  12 No PE

INTRODUCTION A minimum of two years (20 credits) of PE is required for high school graduation--one year must be PE 9 and one year an elective. (There is a maximum of 40 PE credits that may be used toward graduation.) Physical Education at Soquel High School stresses participation and instruction in a wide range of games and fitness activities. The results are skill development, an improved fitness level, socialization and cooperation among our diverse population of students and a realistic attitude on the body's capabilities. The goal of the PE Department is for each and every student to leave Soquel with a base knowledge in a variety of lifetime activities and the desire and the means to maintain a physically active and healthy life. All students are required to pass both the Fall and Spring semesters of PE 9 before continuing on to PE Electives.


SOQUEL HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION GUIDELINES

Purpose
The purpose of this information is to acquaint you with the procedures and regulations that will help you be successful in your Physical Education Classes. In our curriculum we teach a wide variety of physical activities, a high intensity fitness unit and wellness classes that emphasize the relationship that regular exercise and good nutrition have with disease prevention and a healthful life.

Goals

  • It is the goal of the PE Department that the student achieves a passing mark on each component of the California Physical Performance test.
  • To develop an awareness of the importance of personal fitness and acquaint students with programs for maintaining fitness in adult life.
  • To expose students to a wide variety of activities in an effort to allow them to find areas of enjoyment as well as benefit.
  • To emphasize the relationship that regular exercise and good nutrition have with disease prevention and a healthy life.

Expectations

  • Attendance is very important and excessive absences will adversely effect a student’s grade. Any classes missed for any reason must be made up in order to receive full credit.
  • Students are expected to be on time and in correct PE attire.
  • Attention to personal hygiene procedures is expected.
  • Sportsmanship and sincere effort is asked of all.

Medical Excuses
Parents and /or the school nurse may excuse you from participating for up to three consecutive days by writing the instructor a note. Students with excuses are still required to dress in their PE clothes. A doctor’s note is required for periods longer than 3 days. If your child has a preexisting medical condition that you feel the staff should know about please attach an explanation to the signature portion of the guidelines.

Physical Education Attire
Soquel High School students enrolled in Physical Education courses are required to wear appropriate attire. The attire consists of the following:

  • Shirts: Blue Soquel High PE shirt-$10
  • Shorts: Blue Soquel High PE shorts-$15
  • Shoes: Shoes appropriate for Physical Education activities

Students can wear sweatshirts or sweat pants over their PE uniforms if they choose.


Lost and Found
Items left or lost in the locker room will be placed in the lost and found in the coaches’ office. To claim an item from the lost and found it must have your name on it.

Students are warned

  • Not to let his or her locker combination be known to anyone else.
  • To be careful that they are not observed using their combination.
  • To check that their locker is locked before leaving the locker room.
  • Not to leave money or other valuables in their locker.

Food
There is no food, candy or beverages allowed during PE classes. This includes the locker room, gym, weight room or any other PE facility. Violators will lose their locker room privileges.

Athletes
All athletes are required to dress and participate in class on game days.

Grading Policy
Grading policies will vary slightly between teachers and units; however these standards are a good benchmark for determining minimum standards for attaining PE grades.

  • ‘A’-No markdowns or absences
  • ‘B’-No more than 2 absences or markdowns
  • ‘C’-No more than 3 absences or markdowns
  • ‘D’-No more than 4 absences or markdowns
  • Markdowns include but are not limited to suit cuts, tardies, unsportsmanlike behavior, abuse of equipment.

Make-ups
Make-ups for absences and markdowns are arranged with the individual instructors. Non-dress (suit cut) along with absences are the main reasons for failing PE. All suit cuts and absences must be made up to assure a passing grade.

STUDENTS MUST PASS EACH OF THE THREE INDIVIDUAL GRADING PERIODS IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A PASSING GRADE FOR THE SEMESTER.


Course Descriptions

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 9

Grade Duration Credits Repeat Status
9 Year 5/5 No

Fulfills Requirements: Physical Education for SHS
Prerequisite: None
Course Description: Instructional units in the freshman core program place emphasis on both team sports and individual lifetime activities. Units of instruction may include aerobics, basketball, conditioning and weight training, dance, field games, paddle tennis, soccer, swimming, touch football, volleyball, softball, badminton, track and field, pickleball, golf, tennis, hockey. Students are also introduced to the importance of exercise and a healthy lifestyle. This course is designed to meet the California State Framework requirements for a CORE Physical Education course. All students are required to pass both the Fall and Spring semesters of PE 9 before continuing on to PE Electives.


SOCCER

Grade Duration Credits Repeat Status
10-12 Year 5/5 Yes

Fulfills Requirements: Physical Education for SHS
Prerequisite: Successful completion of PE 9 and physically able to participate
Course Description: Course will expand on the PE 9 soccer unit with more advanced individual and team techniques and strategies. Indoor (futsal) and outdoor practices and games will be included.


YOGA AND AEROBICS

Grade Duration Credits Repeat Status
10-12 Year 5/5 Yes

Fulfills Requirements: Physical Education for SHS
Prerequisite: Successful completion of PE 9 and physically able to participate
Course Description: The purpose of this class is to learn the principles and values of lifetime fitness by participating in both an aerobic exercise program and a yoga influenced exercise program. Aerobic dance, running and walking, off-campus workouts are among possible activities. Floor exercises and weights will also be incorporated into the class work to tone and build muscular strength. The principles of weight loss and maintenance, body shaping, diet and nutrition will also be discussed.


WEIGHT TRAINING

Grade Duration Credits Repeat Status
10-12 Year 5/5 Yes

Fulfills Requirements: Physical Education for SHS
Prerequisite: Successful completion of PE 9 and physically able to participate
Course Description: Weight Training is the use of barbells, dumbbells or weight machines to increase muscular size, strength and endurance. Students enrolled in this class will be introduced to a variety of weight training techniques and skills. All students will be encouraged to do a personal need analysis of what they would like to derive from the class, then be encouraged to develop a self-styled program to help achieve these goals. Each class contains an additional aerobic component to help develop cardiovascular fitness.