PHYSICAL EDUCATION I
1 semester course, 1 credit, offered both semesters – Prerequisites: None (DOE Course Code: 3542)

This is required of all students. The course includes orientation in physical education, physical fitness, and lifelong recreation activities. Physical Education I emphasize health related fitness and developing the skills and habits necessary for a lifetime of activity. This program includes skill development and the application of rules and strategies of complex difficulty in at least three of the following different movement forms: (1) health-related fitness activities (cardio-respiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition), (2) aerobic exercise, (3) team sports, (4) individual and dual sports, and (5) recreational games. Ongoing assessment includes both written and performance-based skill evaluations.

Note: Students who need to be excused from P.E. for a short-term problem, such as a bad cold, ear or throat infection, menstrual period, etc., should report to the nurse before school with a note from the parent. A copy of the note will be placed in the student’s health record and a copy given to the P.E. teacher. If a student has a health problem which prohibits or limits him/her from active participation in P.E. classes for 2 or more days, a physician’s note is necessary to accompany the parent’s note. Students have 5 days to bring in a doctor’s note. Participation exemptions will only be granted for 5 days prior to receiving the doctor’s note. Successful completion of P. E. I is required to graduate.


PHYSICAL EDUCATION II
1 semester course, 1 credit, offered both semesters – Prerequisites: None (DOE Course Code: 3544)

This is required of all students. The course includes orientation in physical education, physical fitness, swimming, and individual and team activities. Physical Education II emphasizes a personal commitment to lifetime activity and fitness for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction. This course provides students with opportunities to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness and increase their knowledge of fitness concepts. It includes at least three different movement forms without repeating those offered in Physical Education I.  Movement forms may include: (1) health-related fitness activities (cardio-respiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition), (2) aerobic exercise, (3) team sports, (4) individual and dual sports, and (5) recreational games. This course will also include a discussion of related careers.

Note: Students who need to be excused from P.E. for a short-term problem, such as a bad cold, ear or throat infection, menstrual period, etc., should report to the nurse before school with a note from the parent. A copy of the note will be placed in the student’s health record and a copy given to the P.E. teacher. If a student has a health problem which prohibits or limits him/her from active participation in P.E. classes for 2 or more days, a physician’s note is necessary to accompany the parent’s note. Students have 5 days to bring in a doctor’s note. Participation exemptions will only be granted for 5 days prior to receiving the doctor’s note. Successful completion of P. E. I is required to graduate. 


HEALTH AND WELLNESS EDUCATION
1 semester course, credit, offered both semesters – Prerequisites: None (DOE Course Code: 3506)

Health Education is a graduation requirement in all accredited Indiana high schools. Health Education classes at Jefferson High School are designed to bring the students' attention to the individual practices necessary for a healthful life, to provide examples of these practices, and to relate scientific principles and facts to everyday living. The following content areas are included in this comprehensive health education program: growth and development, mental and emotional health, community health/environmental health, nutrition, family life education, consumer health, personal health, alcohol and other drugs, intentional and unintentional injury, and health promotion/disease prevention.


PHYSICAL EDUCATION, INDEPENDENT STUDY
1 semester course, 1 credit, 1st semester only– Prerequisites: None (DOE Course Code: 3542)

Students may earn one credit for PE I by participating in Independent Study Physical Education.  This requires participation in an IHSAA sanctioned sport at Jefferson High School and completion of required independent coursework. This course cannot be retaken if an “F” is earned, and it cannot replace an “F” in Physical Education I.
Course Requirements: Students MUST do all of the following
1) Attend 2 fitness testing sessions, date TBD by instructor.
2) Type 4 one-page papers, one paper due each 9-week grading period.  
3) Attend 95% of practices and competitions during sport season.
4) Must successfully complete season to head coach’s satisfaction. 


CURRENT HEALTH ISSUES, ATHLETIC TRAINING, FIRST AID/CPR 
1 semester course, 1 credit, offered both semesters – Prerequisites: Successful completion of Health and Wellness Education (DOE Course Code: 3508)

This elective class includes Standard First Aid, CPR, and athletic training. The program will include skill development, testing, and certification for First Aid and CPR. It will also include basic knowledge of athletic training, bones, and muscles of the body. This class would be for the student who is interested in athletic training, physical therapy, EMT, or other medical fields.

ELECTIVE PE, LIFEGUARD TRAINING
1 semester course, 1 credit, offered both semesters – Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Physical Education II; must be able to complete a 200-yard swim and tread water for 1 minute (DOE Course Code: 3560)

This course includes Standard First Aid and CPR for the professional rescuer. This class will emphasize the above and the training to be a certified lifeguard. The program will include skill development, testing, and certification for Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR. The class will serve as a community service to develop lifeguards for our city pools, private residential pools, university pools, and a pool of guards for our basic PE swimming classes.


ELECTIVE PE, REC SPORTS
1 semester course, 1 credit, offered both semesters (may be taken only once) – Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Physical Education I and II (DOE Course Code: 3560)

This elective course includes golf, badminton, softball, volleyball, tennis, bowling, and lecture and demonstration of the basic skills involved in outdoor and indoor recreational activities. An emphasis is placed on cardiovascular fitness development.

ELECTIVE PE, TEAM SPORTS
1 semester course, 1 credit, offered both semesters (may be taken only once) – Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Physical Education I and II (DOE Course Code: 3560)

This elective course includes softball, touch football, volleyball, basketball, and other team activities, as well as the fundamentals and strategies in athletic officiating. Cardiovascular fitness is emphasized.


ELECTIVE PE, WEIGHT TRAINING (Athletes)
1 semester course, 1 credit, offered both semesters (may be taken more than once) – Prerequisites: Physical Education I or II or concurrent enrollment and recommendation of a head athletic coach (DOE Course Code: 3560)

This elective course is designed to develop strength, explosive power, flexibility, agility, coordination, quickness, speed, muscular endurance, and cardiovascular endurance. Fitness activities will be specialized for the student’s sport. Seniors may only take this class 1st semester. Any student who has previously failed this class must have instructor’s permission to re-take it.


ELECTIVE PE, WEIGHT TRAINING, (General)
1 semester course, 1 credit, offered both semesters (may be taken more than once) – Prerequisites: PE 1 or summer PE (DOE Course Code: 3560)

This elective course offers student work towards the achievement of individual fitness. The emphasis is on the health-related components of cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility.