Morse High – Physical Education: Interscholastic Athletics (5712\_2)

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course includes coaching in competitive athletics as well as instruction and assessment in the following eight content areas: (1) effects of physical activity upon dynamic health; (2) mechanics of body movement; (3) aquatics, (4) gymnastics and tumbling; (5) individual and dual sports; (6) rhythms and dance; (7) team sports; and (8) combatives/self-defense. This course will also prepare students for the state-mandated physical fitness test. All students enrolled in the course must participate concurrently in a sport (see table below) and must demonstrate progress toward mastering the high school physical education content standards. This course must be taught by a credentialed physical education teacher. Note: Students must participate in the regular instructional activities for their grade levels during the remainder of the semester. For detailed guidelines regarding the content of this course, see the descriptions for [Physical Education 1,2](https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www-classic.sandi.net/dar/courseofStudy/Curr_CourseDetail.asp?courseNum%3D5503%26area%3DPED&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1772045097344877&usg=AOvVaw22io6Qeab2NwuC2m7gSZaQ) (High School Course 1) and [Physical Education 3,4](https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www-classic.sandi.net/dar/courseofStudy/Curr_CourseDetail.asp?courseNum%3D5701%26area%3DPED&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1772045097345311&usg=AOvVaw0317IxsjEQaM7fbqxxV-hj) (High School Course 2).