Physical Education and Health
Graduation Requirement: Two years of Physical Education are required.
| PE: | 2 Years | 2 Semesters required in Grade 9 |
| Health: | 1 Semester Grade 9 | |
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION WAIVER:Ursuline High School has
a two-year Physical Education requirement. All students take one year of Physical Education
in the ninth grade. The second year requirement is fulfilled through Dance and/or PE waiver.
A PE waiver can be granted in two ways. 1. It can be granted for participation in Freshman, Junior Varsity and Varsity Interscholastic (North Bay League) Sports. The waiver (2.5 units per sport per season) is granted dependent upon a minimum of 90% attendance and participation by the student in all practices, scrimmages, tournaments, pre-season, league and post-season contests. 2. A PE waiver (maximum 10 units per school year) can be granted to students who are enrolled in a program outside of school which is competitive or requires a high level of performance. This program must be in an area of physical education not offered through the school’s co-curricular athletic program. Students wishing to be considered for this PE waiver for an outside of school program must obtain and submit an application to the Assistant Principal by August 15 preceding the school year for which the waiver is requested. Those whose application is accepted will: (a) submit to the Assistant Principal quarterly attendance and competition/performance records which are signed by the coach one week prior to the end of each quarter. (b) meet a minimum 400 minute per each two-week period requirement. (c) write an end-of-year essay following the guideline provided by the Assistant Principal, and (d) maintain a 2.0 grade point average in classes at Ursuline High School. 3. Waiver for Cheerleading. A student who successfully completes the entire year of Cheerleading (football & basketball seasons) in grades 9-12 may waive 5.0 credits per year off the second year physical education requirement. For one season, the waiver is 2.5. Physical education waivers are recorded on the transcript in June of the waiver year. | ||
PE I (PE 1)
| Grade 9 | Required | |
| This is an activity course designed to improve individual physical fitness levels through the development of fundamental sports skills. Knowledge of component parts of physical fitness are incorporated as part of vigorous daily activity. The following units are taught: swimming, volleyball, basketball, badminton, indoor softball, soccer, track/field, physical fitness, assault prevention and self defense. | ||
| Grade 10-12 | DANCE I (full yr.) | DANCE 1s (semester) |
| Dance I is a multi-grade activity based class. In Dance I we will explore the importance of artistic expression, physical fitness and cooperative learning. Students will participate in a variety of dance forms such as jazz, modern, ballet, hip-hop and multicultural dance. Students will be guided through technical and creative exercises on how to interpret music, use expression, execute various styles of movement and create choreography. Dance class also includes training in posture, core dynamics, Pilate’s technique and Yoga. Dance I is a participatory class where students will be encouraged to make class decisions and help create a comfortable, supportive and inclusive learning environment. At the conclusion of both semesters there will be an evening performance open to the public. This full year of dance I meets the UC & CSU Visual & Performing Arts requirements. | ||
DANCE II
| Grade 10-12 | DANCE II (full year) | DANCE IIs (1 semester) |
| Prerequiste: 1 Semester of Dance at UHS or previous dance experience. Dance II is a multi-grade activity based class. In Dance II we will continue to explore the importance of artistic expression, physical fitness and cooperative learning. Students will participate in a variety of intermediate level dance forms such as jazz, modern, ballet, hip-hop and multicultural dance. Focus will be placed on developing student choreography and performing in small group dances. Dance II is a participatory class where students will be encouraged to make class decisions and help create a comfortable, supportive and inclusive learning environment. At the conclusion of both semesters there will be an evening performance open to the public. This full year of Dance II meets the UC & CSU Visual & Performing Arts requirements. | ||
HEALTH (HEALTH)
| Grades 9 | Required | 1 semester |
| This course is designed to educate the student toward positive personal health. Individual responsibility is encouraged through discussion of the following areas: disease prevention, stress management, substance abuse control, assault prevention, personal relationships and reproduction. Class Fee: $25. | ||
