West Preparatory Institute J-SHS – Physical Education I

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This one-year physical education course, required in ninth grade, focuses on the physical, mental, social, and emotional development of the individual in cooperative and competitive settings. The student is provided with experience in psychomotor skills, movement understandings, and lifetime health-related fitness knowledge, skills, and values. The goals of this course are accomplished through participation in movement experiences and application of movement principles found in team sports, individual/dual sports, fitness and wellness activities, rhythms/dance, tumbling, and lifetime recreational activities. Rules, strategies, and safety are emphasized in relation to active participation and development of knowledgeable spectators. Self-esteem is incorporated into all areas of the curriculum as well as the exploration of career opportunities in related fields. This course will fulfill one of the two physical education credits required for graduation.