Physical Education
Mission
Every student will acquire the skills necessary to become life-long participants in physical activities and pursue and value a healthy lifestyle.
Vision
J. Sterling Morton High School District 201’s Physical Education Department believes that every student will learn the foundational skills of physical activity and wellness through movement-centered and knowledge-based activities within a safe and supportive learning environment. Students will be challenged to recognize the diversity of individual ability and participate with respect to those around them.
Core Beliefs
- Students should have the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills to improve their physical, social and emotional wellness now and for the rest of their lives
- Students should learn the positive and negative effects of their decisions in the areas of health, physical education and drivers education
- All students should be given the opportunity to become physically fit and develop their personal fitness program in a positive and safe environment
- As a staff, we are continuously working to align all campuses to assess knowledge and skills of all activities taught
- All students are learners, and we accept responsibility for teaching them through differentiated instruction
Physical Education Course Descriptions
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Course Description
Accommodated Physical Education is for students who, for medical reasons, are unable to participate in regular physical education classes for an extended duration. This class is also for students with other disabilities that merit an adapted curriculum. All curriculum will be modified and adapted so that all students can participate and benefit. The nurse and school administrator will approve student registration of this course. Upon clearance from the doctor, a student will be readmitted to their regularly scheduled physical education class if possible.
CREDIT: 0.5/Semester
TYPE: Elective
GRADE: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
OFFERED: One semester course -
Course Description
Coach recommendation through the Morton Athletic Department. The course is recommend for all Morton varsity athletes. Coaches should recommend student-athletes for this class. Student-athletes will be provided with in-season and off-season workouts to improve strength and performance. Sport specific workouts may be requested. Students will learn principals of strength training to improve athletic performance.
CREDIT: 0.5/Semester
TYPE: Elective
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Coach Recommendation
OFFERED: One semester course -
Course Description
You will be exposed to extensive wall climbing experience with certified climbing instructor Mr. Gianneschi. Along with wall climbing, you will participate in tent building, camping safety, orienteering (working with maps and compasses), while in the pool students will not only swim and become aware of swimming techniques they will also learn to kayak, and some team and individual sports when appropriate. Join this class if you are looking to do something new and different during PE class and still maintain a healthy level of fitness.
CREDIT: 0.5/Semester
TYPE: Elective
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: None
OFFERED: One semester course -
Course Description
CrossFit is a sophomore level course that will allow you to learn the fundamentals of strength training. CrossFit is an effective way to get fit regardless of your fitness level, whether you have never lifted a weight in your life or lift weights regularly. Anyone can do it. It is a fitness program that combines a wide variety of functional movements into a timed or scored workout.
CREDIT: 0.5/Semester
TYPE: Elective
GRADE: 10
PREREQUISITE: None
OFFERED: One semester course -
Course Description
CrossFit is a Junior/Senior level course that will allow you to get a total body workout and improve overall fitness. CrossFit is an effective way to get fit regardless of your fitness level, whether you have never lifted a weight in your life or lift weights regularly. Anyone can do it. It is a fitness program that combines a wide variety of functional movements into a timed or scored workout
CREDIT: 0.5/Semester
TYPE: Elective
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: One semester of CROSS FIT II
OFFERED: One semester course -
Course Description
Students receive advanced instruction and part1c1pate in multiple variations of activities that promote lifetime personal fitness programming. These activities may include Alternative Cardiovascular & Weight Training Programs & Fitness Activities.
CREDIT: 0.5/Semester
TYPE: Elective
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: None
OFFERED: One semester course -
Course Description
Fitness Walking is a sophomore level course and is one of the easiest ways to get the exercise you need to stay healthy. During this walking class, not only will you get a daily workout in, but you will learn some lifelong fitness. If you sign up, you will also learn proper walking technique, walking's benefits and how can it impact your life positively. There will be lessons about nutrition, goal setting, weight management and more. During class, students will use an app called Map My Walk to log in workouts, keep track of mile times and do make up work. Heart rate monitors will also be used periodically during workouts. When the weather is good, students walk outside.
CREDIT: 0.5/Semester
TYPE: Elective
GRADE: 10
PREREQUISITE: None
OFFERED: One semester course -
Course Description
Fitness Walking is a Junior/Senior level course and is one of the easiest ways to get the exercise you need to stay healthy. During this walking class, not only will you get a daily workout in, but you will learn some lifelong fitness. If you sign up, you will also learn proper walking technique, walking's benefits and how can it impact your life positively. There will be lessons about nutrition, goal setting, weight management and more. During class, students will use an app called Map My Walk to log in workouts, keep track of mile times and do make up work. Heart rate monitors will also be used periodically during workouts. When the weather is good, students walk outside.
CREDIT: 0.5/Semester
TYPE: Elective
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: One semester of FITNESS WALKING I
OFFERED: One semester course -
Course Description
Health Education is a one semester course required for graduation. This class raises each student's health awareness and will help attain individual health goals. Students will enhance their potential for self, family, and community. The course consists of the following health topics as required by the state school code: wellness, growth and development, nutrition, fitness, stress management, non-infectious and infectious disease education (including sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS prevention), personal hygiene, consumer health, basic first aid/safety, drug use and abuse, mental and emotional health, health related careers, career goal setting, and healthy relationships (including abstinence, dating violence, and child abuse prevention). A variety of class activities, self assessments, videos, and community resources/speakers are strategically woven throughout the semester to enhance the student's learning, their lifestyle choices, and decision making skills.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Core
GRADE: 9
PREREQUISITE: None
OFFERED: One semester course -
Course Description
This elective course is geared towards students who have an interest in pursuing a health-related career. Students will study health-related topics not previously reviewed in the state required freshman health course. Topics to be covered will include health-related careers, chronic diseases, substance use and abuse, violence prevention, environmental health, and global and domestic health issues. Through this course, students will evaluate their plans for their future and investigate possible health-related careers as well as develop a greater depth of knowledge of today's health issues.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Elective
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: One semester of HEALTH EDUCATION
OFFERED: One semester course -
Course Description
This course provides students with the opportunity to learn rules for soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball/baseball and football. Students will be offered a setting in which to practice application of the rules, proper positioning, signaling, and conflict resolution. Students interested in earning income within the community will be offered a setting in which to develop their skills. The district will assist student with pursing certification to work within the community park districts, feeder schools, and clubs, who are always in need of officials. The course will fulfill the junior or senior year PE requirement. Homework will be assigned.
CREDIT: 1.0
TYPE: Elective
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of PHYSICAL EDUCATION I AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION II
OFFERED: One year course -
Course Description
Dive into the vibrant world of dance with our Dance Fundamentals course! Designed for high school students of all skill levels, this course provides a comprehensive introduction to various dance styles and techniques as well as the development of fitness and conditioning (muscular strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness) through dance. Students will explore a variety of dance styles, developing their technical skills, rhythm, and creative expression.
CREDIT: 0.5/Semester
TYPE: Elective
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: None
OFFERED: One year course -
Course Description
This class offers instruction in lifelong activities that can be done by all regardless of fitness level or athletic ability. The objective is to improve the physical, social and emotional needs of all students. Students will have the opportunity to participate in daily activity focused on improved physical and mental health. The practice of yoga, pilates, resistance training and cardiovascular exercise goes beyond the physical as it focuses on social and emotional practices that centering the mind and body.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Elective
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: None
OFFERED: One semester course -
Course Description
Recommended by Freshman PE and Health teacher.
Students learn rules, practice skills and proper officiating techniques in sport and activities offered in the Physical Education Curriculum. The valuable skills learned and practiced will help prepare students for future leadership roles. Successful completion of this course will advance students to the possible role of Physical Education leader. Drivers Education is part of this course and students that successfully complete this portion of the course will earn their drivers permit. Recommended for students interested in a career in education.NOTE: If a student is enrolled in a Leadership and Driver Education course, the student will not be enrolled in a Summer School Driver Education classroom section.
CREDIT: 1.0
TYPE: Elective
GRADE: 10
PREREQUISITE: TEACHER RECOMMENDATION
OFFERED: One year course
FEES: $87.50 for Driver Education Classroom portion. $20.00 money order or cashier's check made out to the "Illinois Secretary of State", for Driver's Permit - This will be communicated by the classroom teacher. -
Course Description
Students will receive extensive training in water safety related to equipment based rescues, spinal injury management, victim recognition and facility surveillance. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be Red Cross certified in Lifesaving, CPR, and First Aid. Students will be assigned as lifeguards for swimming classes in the following semesters pending teacher recommendation. Student may also have the opportunity for off campus life guarding employment.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Elective
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: None
OFFERED: One semester course -
Course Description
Students will be assigned as a lifeguard for Physical Education classes and may possibly be responsible for helping teachers to instruct swim techniques to beginners. Lifeguards will be expected to apply water safety knowledge and keep CPR certification current. Successful completion and teacher recommendation will secure lifeguarding position in Physical Education for future semesters.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Elective/Honors
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: One semester of LIFESAVING
OFFERED: One semester course -
Course Description
This sophomore level class combines strength training, cardiovascular fitness and functional movement to improve overall health. Workouts may be done individually or in small groups. Students will create individual fitness goals and build workouts to help meet their needs.
CREDIT: 0.5/Semester
TYPE: Elective
GRADE: 10
PREREQUISITE: None
OFFERED: One semester course -
Course Description
This junior-senior level course combines strength training, cardiovascular fitness and functional movement to help you improve your overall health. In this course you will be expected to create and track your fitness goals. Workouts may be individual, small group or whole class.
CREDIT: 0.5/Semester
TYPE: Elective
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: None
OFFERED: One semester course -
Course Description
Students apply leadership skills learned in Sophomore Leadership Training classes in order to better assist Physical Education Instructors and students. Students leadership role includes assistance to other students learn and practice individual sport skills, lead warm-ups, and assist students in technique practice and individual development. Future opportunities in this program are dependent on Physical Education Instructor recommendation.
CREDIT: 0.5/Semester
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: One year of LEADERSHIP AND DRIVERS EDUCATION
OFFERED: One year course -
Course Description
Physical education is a required 4 year subject and is part of the total education which contributes to the development of the individual through participation in physical activity. Daily practices are provided in a variety of physical activities with emphasis on basic skill development in individual and team activities, concentration on improved physical fitness and awareness for the need of lifetime fitness and sport activity. Freshman physical education activities may include: Swimming, Track & Field, Basketball, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Soccer, Weight Training, Cardio Training, Wall-Climbing at Morton West, CrossFit at Freshman Center, and Fitness Testing.
CREDIT: 0.5/Semester
GRADE: 9
PREREQUISITE: None
OFFERED: One year course -
Course Description
Physical education is a required 4-year subject and is part of the total education which contributes to the development of the individual through participation in physical activity. Daily practices are provided in a variety of physical activities with emphasis on individual lifelong sports, team activities and individual fitness, concentration on improved physical fitness and awareness for the need of lifetime fitness and sport activity. Sophomore physical education activities may include: Lifesaving, Badminton, Pickle-Ball, Ultimate Frisbee, Swimming, Basketball, Flickerball, Floor Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Team Handball, Flag Football, Volleyball, Weight Training, Cardio Training, and Fitness Training/Testing. If recommended, sophomore students can also be enrolled in Leadership or Lifesaving for their sophomore PE course.
CREDIT: 0.5/Semester
GRADE: 10
PREREQUISITE: None
OFFERED: One year course -
Course Description
Students receive advanced instruction and participate in Team and Individual Sport activities which may include but not limited to Badminton, Tennis, Pickle-Ball, and Swimming for the individual sport section. Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Team Handball, Korfball, Football and Volleyball for the team sport section.
CREDIT: 0.5/Semester
GRADE: 11
PREREQUISITE: None
OFFERED: One year course -
Course Description
Students will work alongside their peers with special needs students to provide physical, mental and emotional support in a physical education setting. Students will serve as a Peer Buddy while experiencing the reward of fostering student success in team sports, fitness and SEL activities. This class is recommended for anyone interested in pursuing a career in education.
CREDIT: 1.0
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: None
OFFERED: One year course
Driver Education
According to state law, Pursuant to Sections 27-23 and 27-24.2 of the School Code, no student shall be permitted to enroll in a driver education course provided by a public school district or a nonpublic school unless he or she has either: 1) received a passing grade in at least eight courses (which may include courses completed in grade 8) during the previous two semesters or, in the case of block scheduling that reduces the number of courses taken per semester, in at least half the courses taken during the previous two semesters. Driver Education Fees: a fee is required plus a $20.00 Illinois State permit fee to be paid on the first day of class. Students must pass the written Driver Education Vehicle Code Permit Test to advance to the Behind-The-Wheel (BTW) phase. Pending availability of instructors, students are selected in chronological order by birth date and are given the opportunity to successfully complete the required 6 hours of training. Students have the option of taking BTW before or after school as the schedules permit.
Driver Education Resources
Physical Education Resources
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