Physical Education

It is the purpose of the Physical Education Department to create an environment that enables students to experience the benefits and enjoyment of physical activity and to discover the value of personal wellness as part of daily living. An outcome of the program should be that students begin to make responsible and thoughtful decisions relative to their personal health habits and practices. The major focus of the Upper School program is to develop higher order physical fitness objectives such as establishing personal exercise programs, learning to solve personal fitness problems, and learning to test personal fitness.

Physical Education: Quarter Courses

Concepts of Physical Fitness
This course is designed to introduce students to the "why of being physically active and to provide lifestyle information which will permit students to make informed choices leading to an improved quality of life. It deals with a variety of topics concerned with physical activity and the affect exercise has on one's well being. The purpose of the class is to create an environment, which enables students to experience the joy of physical activity and discover the value of personal wellness as a part of daily living. Within this forum students are asked to consider making responsible and thoughtful decisions relative to personal health and well-being.

Basic Athletic Training I
Basic Athletic Training I is offered to those students who are interested in the acute care of athletic injuries. An introduction to sports medicine and athletic training is followed by Red Cross certification in CPR/AED as well as American Red Cross certification in Sports Safety Training. Emphasis in this class is placed on the prevention and first aid care for common injuries and conditions found in athletics. Information regarding proper nutrition and conditioning for athletic participation will also be covered. Basic Athletic Training I serves as a prerequisite to Basic Athletic Training II

Basic Athletic Training II
Basic Athletic Training II is offered to those students who have completed Basic Athletic Training I and desire more in depth knowledge of sports specific injuries. This course covers basic terminology, anatomy, evaluation, care, and rehabilitation of common sports injuries, and specific understanding of athletic-related injuries to the lower extremity, upper extremity, and axial region. This course includes basic taping technique for the foot, ankle, wrist, and hand. During the 10 week quarter, the student will be asked to work 5 afternoons in the training room. Completion of BAT I and II are required for those students wishing to participate as a student athletic trainer.

Practicum in Sports Medicine
The Sports Medicine Practicum is designed to give students hands on experience in the field of athletic training. The student will report to the training room to assist the sports medicine staff. They will be given assignments and tasks based on their level of experience. The student must be in attendance for a minimum of 75 hours to receive a quarter credit. These hours may be accumulated through after school participation or during the school day. There is also the opportunity to gain hours by covering games/practices on nights and weekends. The student will be required to pass a certain number of practical skills as appropriate for their level of experience.

Dance PM
This class meets on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons during the winter season. Modern dance technique and fundamentals of movement are used in dance activities to explore the nature of dance and its place in a healthy life style.

Personal Fitness
This course is designed to meet the fitness needs of the high school student. The opportunity to maintain or improve present levels of fitness will be enhanced by this fast paced, structured course. It will consist of daily cardiovascular training to include a graduated fifteen to thirty minute jog.

Kickboxing (Fall Semester)
A class with the Kickboxing format is offered for the aerobic enthusiast who is interested in a YMCA level course taught on our campus. The focus of this class is in developing cardiovascular fitness with peripheral benefits to include muscular endurance, flexibility, coordination, and control of body fatness. Kickboxing will have a limited number of participants with first choice generally going to the upper grade students. This course is offered first and second quarters only.

Aerobics
Aerobics combines funk, hip-hop, kickboxing, and traditional aerobic dance routine to offer students training toward cardiovascular fitness. Meeting twice a week for one hour and limited to 30 students, Aerobics uses contemporary, upbeat music to encourage greater strength, flexibility, and rhythm.

Alternative Physical Education
Alternative Physical Education was designed for the year round athlete who devotes a great deal of time each week to a particular sport outside of school. If CCDS has a team in the student's sport, then the student is required to participate on our team. Any season in which a student is involved in a CCDS sport, he or she is not required to continue alternative activity but must resume it as soon as the season has ended. Students must indicate their intention when they register for courses and must complete the Alternative Physical Education Activities Request form and submit it to the Head of the Physical Education Department before school begins. Students who are approved will receive one or two quarters of credit depending on the activity.

Preseason Conditioning
This class offering is provided for the athlete who is serious about his or her conditioning program and is participating on at least one CCDS athletic team. The class will meet four times per week and will include concentrated workouts to enhance the student's opportunity to perform at the highest level. Workouts will contain sport specific stretching and agility exercises as well as provide a strong base for strength and cardiovascular development. This course is taught before and after school hours.

Ultimate Frisbee
An informal group that practices and plays the game of Ultimate Frisbee during the winter term. The winter term is more about developing skills, and the spring term is more competitive. Students participating regularly can receive physical education credit.

Dance, Dance Revolution
This aerobic activity is based on the popular arcade game of the same name. Students meet twice a week for this workout which is fun and contributes to improved cardiovascular health. Limit 6.