DANCE 1 — 1/8 Unit of credit (Semester Course) Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
Prerequisite: None

This dance course will provide students the opportunity to develop body strength, agility, coordination, creativity, problem solving skills, self-confidence, organizational skills and group dynamics, as well as, develop an appreciation of movement as an art form in which mind and body are used for creative expression. This course is non-waiverable.

DANCE 2-1/8 Unit of credit (Semester Course) Juniors, Seniors
Prerequisite: Dance 1

Dance 2 will allow students to apply Dance 1 concepts (to develop body strength, agility, coordination, problem solving skills, self-confidence, choreography and appreciation of movemenFebruary 6, 2008 5:08 PMunity for skill development, creativity and understanding of dance concepts. There will be a performance element required in this course. This course is non-waiverable.

HEALTHY LIFESTYLES — 1/8 Unit of credit (Semester course) Juniors, Seniors
Prerequisite: None

This course may only be taken once a year. This class combines health and fitness issues facing the college-bound student. Monday, Wednesday and Friday are typically activity days. Activities may include: yoga, pilates, relaxation techniques, rollerblading, walking, wall climbing, rappelling, spinning, Dance Revolution, and teambuilding activities. Tuesday and Thursday are classroom activity days. Students will be allowed to assist in the selection of the topics and activities studied in class. College topics include: cooking, nutrition, fraternities and sororities, dorm safety, date rape, course scheduling, relationships and stress reduction. An optional overnight field trip to a high ropes course will be offered with space limitations considered.  This course is non-waiverable.

INTEGRATED WELLNESS--1/8 Unit of credit (Semester course) Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation; Application for mentor/leader Peer mentor/leader Junior, Senior

A special course of study that provides a diversified program of exercise and activities suited to meet students’ individual goals. A peer mentor/leader will assist each student with successful experiences as they work in partnership to attain their goals through the areas of adventure education, team and individual sports, fitness, rhythmic activities and aquatics. Leaders are required to complete an application to be accepted into the program. The course is ideal for students interested in pursuing education as a profession. This course also encourages students to participate in competitions outside of school. This course is nonwaiverable.

LIFEGUARD TRAINING — 1/8 Unit of credit (Semester course) Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
Prerequisite: 15 years of age and swimming ability

This course is endorsed by the Red Cross and is designed to provide students with Lifeguard Certification. Students will be trained and certified in lifeguard skills, first aid and CPR. This course is non-waiverable.

OUTDOOR EDUCATION — 1/8 Unit of credit (Semester course) Juniors, Seniors
Prerequisite: Student application and Instructional Director recommendation

This course may only be taken one time. Students will experientially learn about themselves, others and the environment. Activities may include: cycling, cooking, climbing, rappelling, riflery, cross-country skiing, kayaking rollerblading, and initiative games. Field experience will be optional with space limitations considered. This course will be limited to a maximum of three sections per semester. (Two student T.A.'s {teacher assistants} will be assigned to each class.) This course is non-waiverable.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES — 1/8 Unit of credit (Semester course) Seniors
Prerequisite: Outdoor Education and Instructional Director recommendation

Many of the activities taught in Outdoor Education will be enhanced in this second level course. Additional activities include an extensive snowshoe project, kayaking, pistol shooting, and a trap and skeet shooting field trip. An optional overnight trip to a high ropes course will be
offered with space limitations considered. This course is offered second semester only and may be taken one time only. Only a maximum of two sections will be offered. This course is non-waiverable.

SCOUT EXPERIENCE — 1/8 Unit of credit (Semester course) Freshmen, Sophomores
Prerequisite: None

This course has been designed to expose students to physical education course offerings. This course is designed for under-classmen specifically. Activities will be selected from the following areas: fitness, aquatics, outdoor education, sports & games.

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING — 1/8 Unit of credit (Semester course) Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
Prerequisite: None

Students will be instructed in basic lifting techniques in both free and machine weights. Pre and post tests will be performed in both strength and cardiovascular conditioning. Students will participate in strength training and cardiovascular conditioning. These activities may include: running, swimming, rollerblading, biking or circuit training.

TEAM SPORTS/FITNESS —1/8 Unit of credit (Semester course) Juniors, Seniors
Prerequisite: None

Students taking this course will participate in team sport activities which may include: soccer, flag football, volleyball, basketball, softball, eclipse ball, floor hockey, flicker ball, badminton, aquatics, broomball, etc.

TEAM SPORTS/FITNESS (EARLY BIRD) — 1/8 Unit of credit (Semester course) Juniors, Seniors
Prerequisite: None

Students taking this course will participate in team activities on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Activities may include: soccer, flag football, volleyball, basketball, softball, eclipse ball, floor hockey, rollerblading, speed walking, badminton, and cycling. Tuesday and Thursday classes will be in the weight room. This class meets from 6:55 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. daily.

TOTAL BODY CONDITIONING – 1/8 Unit of Credit (Semester Course) Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
Prerequisite: None

Activities in this course are designed primarily for a variety of aerobic and toning activities. Activities will include: stretching, Pilates, yoga, Relaxation techniques, walking, cycling, circuit training and weight lifting.

WALL CLIMBING —1/8 Unit of credit (Semester course) Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
Prerequisite: None

This course may be taken only once a year. Students will develop basic skills needed to safely perform indoor wall climbing, descending and belaying techniques. This course is non-waiverable.

HEALTH

Health education seeks to provide a learning climate which fosters personal growth with an exploration and understanding of current health related topics as they apply to the student's total well being. A forum which provides for open discussion on personal topics will be provided. State mandated objectives for the course will also be met.

ADVANCED HEALTH – 1/2 Unit of Credit Junior, Senior
Prerequisite: Health

This is a special one semester course in which the curriculum and methodology both challenge and enhance student awareness, prevention and strategies in the area of health promotion. Program emphasis is placed on increasing the students’ use of research, statistical analysis, and evaluation of the most current health issues. Topics include Environmental Health, Consumer Health, Drugs and Alcohol, Human Growth and evelopment, etc. Service learning is an important component of the course. This class provides students the tools to articulate micro and macro solutions and prevention to health issues enabling students to live a healthy lifestyle. This course may only be taken once.

BASIC HEALTH — 1/2 Unit of credit Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
Prerequisite: Instructional Director recommendation

For qualified students, this course explores health-related issues currently facing youth today. Such topics include first aid and safety, stress and mental health, nutrition and wellness, communicable and noncommunicable diseases, substance use and abuse, body systems, human reproduction, birth, growth development and aging. This course is taught in a structured environment with lectures, discussions, slides, and videotapes geared to the student's appropriate ability level. Tests and quizzes will be given throughout the semester and students will complete a computer-based research project. Individual differences and specific student needs will be addressed.

HEALTH — 1/2 Unit of credit Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
Prerequisite: None

As a requirement of all students, this course explores health-related issues currently facing youth today. Such topics include first aid and safety, stress and mental health, nutrition and wellness, communicable and noncommunicable diseases, substance use and abuse, body systems, human reproduction, birth, growth, development and aging. In addition to lectures and discussions, slides and videotapes will be used. Tests and quizzes will be given throughout the semester, and students will complete a computer-based research project.

DRIVER EDUCATION

The Driver Education Department provides instruction to help students acquire appropriate and effective driving skills. It is the goal of the program to identify driving risks and influence individual decision making in order for students to become safe and defensive drivers.

This course fulfills the State of Illinois requirement of 30 hours of classroom instruction and six hours of behind-the-wheel driving experience. Students are enrolled by chronological age.

Classroom: The class includes information on the highway transportation system and its relationship to the driving task. Classroom instruction includes rules of the road, driving maneuvers, handling emergency situations, car maintenance, insurance and driving under the influence unit.

Behind-the-Wheel: Students receive six hours of actual on the street driving to develop basic driving skills. Students also learn to read and interpret the traffic scene encountered on the road. Instruction is given in a vehicle equipped with a dual control brake by a certified instructor. This program participates in the Cooperative Licensing Program endorsed by the Secretary of State.