In the high school physical education program all students work toward a set
of common benchmarks that are to be met by the end of grade 12. These benchmarks
are part of the six content standards (NASPE – National Association for
Sport and Physical Education) that are used for all grade levels in physical
education at TAISM. Students are assessed on their skill development and participation
based these standards and benchmarks.
Students will be expected to practice responsible personal and social behavior
by independently following safety guidelines and class procedures and exhibiting
an understanding of their responsibility as a positive influence on the behavior
of others. It is our hope that through this class students will understand the
interrelated components of personal wellness and the personal skills and choices
that are part of the lifelong process of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Students will receive instruction in aquatics, team and individual sports, and
fitness and conditioning. Advanced skills, strategies and more sophisticated
movement patterns associated with these topics will be taught, reinforced and
assessed. Students will be expected to take ownership of their performance by
setting goals, tracking their progress and assessing skill development. Student
participation is paramount in Physical Education class and thus each student
is expect to be changed and prepared for vigorous physical activity each and
every class.
Typical Units Taught
• Aquatics - (strokes, endurance swimming, snorkeling)
• Volleyball/Jump Rope
• Fitness Testing
• Soccer/Lacrosse
• Floor Hockey/Handball
• Track and Field/Fitness Testing/Ultimate
• Basketball
• Aquatics (pool games)
Texts and Materials
TAISM Physical Education Uniform (2 sets), swimsuit (one piece for girls), hat,
water bottle
Reference Texts
• Community First Aid and Safety; Mosby Lifeline; 1993
• Fitness for Life; Scott, Foresman and Company; 1990
• Dynamic Physical Education for Middle and Secondary School Students;
Macmillan 1996
A variety of other supplementary materials will be utilized.
To provide training in the necessary water, rescue, and first aid skills necessary
for a person to serve as a non-surf lifeguard, and become a professional rescuer.
This course is recommended for students with intermediate, or above, swimming
skills.
Texts and Materials
Lifeguard Training; StayWell; 2005
Lifeguard Training video 1 & 2; StayWell; 2005
Notebook, pen, and textbook for the classroom
Swimsuit and towel for the pool, goggles are optional
This course is designed to provide a healthy and caring environment where students:
• expand their knowledge about the components of fitness, fitness testing,
and aerobic and muscular conditioning
• demonstrate an improvement in overall fitness levels in the four fitness
component areas
• begin to value and appreciate the importance of being physically fit
and the training involved
• achieve and maintain a health enhancing level of physical fitness.
Texts and Materials
TAISM Physical Education Uniform (2 sets)
The course is developed from several resources:
Innovative Fitness Connections!: Secondary Physical Education Fitness Curriculum.
1996.
Physical Best: Physical Fitness Education Kit 9 –12. 1989. The American
Alliance for Health,
Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
Teaching Strategies for Improving Youth Fitness. 1994. The American Alliance
for Health,
Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
You Stay Active. 1995. The American Alliance for Health, Physical Education,
Recreation and
Dance, and The Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research.
Departmental videos and music cassettes, step boxes, xertubes, dynabands, etc.