Fossil Ridge High School – Integrated Physical Education

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course is designed to allow able-bodied juniors and seniors to become teaching assistants in adapted physical education. They will be assisting physically and mentally disabled students participating in modified physical education activities. These students will be matched up either one to one or in small groups of special need students to work in conjunction with the paraprofessional aide. At FRHS: This course combines an approximately equal number of students with disabilities and peers without disabilities. Students with disabilities will be paired with a partner. Students are introduced to the basic skills, strategies and formations needed to play a variety of team sports. Skills will be developed through drill and game situations. Rules, terminology and safety precautions will be presented. Cooperation and the elements of effective teamwork will be stressed in all situations. This class can be repeated. Yoga will be the emphasis in this course. This course will offer students a chance to explore the connection between mind and body and to use this understanding as a basis for a lifelong commitment to wellness. The course is designed to give students an introduction to Yoga as a means of physical and emotional wellness. This course will also include a variety of cardiovascular, strength and flexibility exercises to address all of the health-related fitness components. In addition, Mindfulness practices will also be taught. At FRHS: This course will offer students a chance to explore lifelong commitment to wellness through yoga. The course is designed to give students an introduction to yoga as a means of physical and emotional wellness. This course will also include a variety of cardiovascular, strength and flexibility exercises to address all of the health-related fitness components. This class can be repeated.