The senior high level concentrates on developing in students the need to change sedentary lifestyles thorough active lifestyles and active living, physical fitness, lifetime recreational skills and leadership. Teachers will take into account the differences, needs and desires of students as they promote healthy self-esteem through success and enjoyment.

Students will use a physical fitness program to maintain and develop desirable levels of physical fitness that will enable them to experience a more enjoyable quality of life physically, mentally, emotionally and socially.

Physical Education 10,11, and 12 (open, ½ or 1 credit)

A physical education credit may be earned through the participation in a formal physical activity within or outside of the school. A program must be worked out and approved by the supervising teacher. Possible areas of activity may include martial arts, equestrian arts, gymnastics and other sports.

Physically Active Lifestyles (PAL) (open, ½ credit)

This is a course designed to help all students make informal decisions concerning enjoyable physical activity both in high school and in adult life. The course introduces students to a variety of pursuits, including outdoor recreations, racquet sports, rhythmics, team games, fitness activities and cooperative games that promote improved self-esteem, fitness, fair play and a healthy lifestyle. PAL assists students in developing a personal responsibility for their own health and physical fitness.