Physical Education 1 or ROTC is required for graduation. Physical Education 2, Weight Training, Personal Fitness, and Team Sports are electives and will not meet the one unit requirement for graduation.
Physical Education 1 - 1 Unit – Grades 9-12 College Preparatory Prerequisite: none
This course concentrates on individual skills and development, as well as, team concepts. Emphasis is placed on competence in each activity. Students may participate in basketball, softball, volleyball, badminton, team handball, and tennis. Physical fitness is an integral part of this course. Students will participate in various fitness activities and fitness tests. Each student will be required to develop a personal fitness plan. Students electing to take PE 1 yearlong must alternate with one of the following classes: Women/Men’s Ensemble, Computer Applications, Work Based Learning, i- School Content Recovery ($50), or i-School Initial Credit ($75) [344101CW; A (Girls) Day: 34410ACW; B (Boys) Day: 34410XCW]
Physical Education 2 – 1 Unit - Grades 10 – 12 College Preparatory Prerequisite: Physical Education 1
This course is an extension of PE 1 and will concentrate on advanced skill development and team concepts. Students will be introduced to and use various team strategies and concepts. Students will participate in numerous individual, dual and team sports. Physical fitness will be an integral part of the class. Fitness preparation and testing will be included each of the nine weeks. PE 2 is open to all students who have completed PE 1. PE 2 does not meet the graduation requirement. [344220CW]
Team Sports - 1 Unit - Grades 11-12
College Preparatory Prerequisite: PE , Varsity Letter, Approval by Department (see Page 77)
This course is designed for CHS Athletes. Students must have a varsity letter and be in good standing in a varsity sport (being dismissed from a team for any reason makes a student ineligible for the class.) Emphasis will be placed on team strategies, teamwork, and character building through sport participation. Students will participate as members of physical education “teams” and will work with their peers as well as with a selected PE class. In addition, students will have the opportunity to work with elementary and middle school students as interns within the Clover School District. They will serve as “teacher assistants” for their mentor PE teacher once a week. The idea behind serving as “assistants” is twofold. Athletes get an opportunity to “give back” to the community by assisting a teacher and by setting positive examples as a role model for that teacher’s students. As a class project, students will spend the entire day assisting their mentor teacher with field day at their respective school. The class includes a reflection paper based on the intern experience. [349900CW]
Weight Training 1 for Males - 1 Unit – Grades 9-12 College Preparatory Prerequisite: PE 1
This course will improve physical fitness levels of the students through learning and practicing fundamental skills and the safety principles of weight, strength, and conditioning training exercises. Weight Training is open to all male students who have completed Physical Education 1. This class will meet the needs of male athletes for pre/post season conditioning, as well as the non-athlete who is interested in becoming or staying physically fit. Weight Training does not meet the graduation requirement for PE. Students may take up to four units in weight training. A Clover High Athletic Physical is required for participation. [3442WTCW]
Weight Training Advanced for Males – 1 unit – Grades 11-12
College Preparatory Prerequisite: Successful completion of WT 1 and coaches approval (see Page 78)
This course is designed to continue to improve physical fitness levels of the students who have successfully completed Weight Training 1. Strength training involves lifting weights, and using other resistance methods, to improve athletic performance and reduce the risk of injury. This class will meet the needs of male athletes for pre/post season conditioning, as well as the non-athlete who is interested in staying physically fit. Weight Training does not meet the graduation requirement for PE. Students may take up to four units in weight training. A Clover High Athletic Physical is required for participation. [344300CW]
Personal Fitness and Exercise for Females – 1 Unit - Grades 10 – 12 College Preparatory Prerequisite: PE 1
This course is designed to improve physical fitness levels of students through learning and practicing various strength and conditioning exercises. Weight training using both free weights and resistance machines will be an integral part of the class. Students will also be exposed to the facts concerning proper diet, fitness, and exercise. This class will meet the needs of female students for pre/post season conditioning, as well as, the non-athlete who is interested in becoming or staying physically fit. This class does not meet the graduation requirement for PE. Students may take up to four units in personal fitness. [349901CW]
Nutrition and Weight Management – 1 Unit – Grades 10 – 12 College Preparatory Prerequisite: None
This class promotes improving overall health with an emphasis on weight loss. Participants will develop and actively participate in fitness and nutrition plans to suit their individual needs. Through time spent in daily physical activity and application of dietary fundamentals students will exercise their bodies and minds and discover that the only way to reach their ideal weight is through a combination of nutrition and exercise. This class will provide students with the necessary information to build a strong foundation for vital health and improved quality of life. Some topics covered in this class are the basic principles of fitness, the benefits of regular aerobic exercise, diet fads, and concepts of weight control through nutrition. Through this program students will understand how to set goals with the intent of preserving and expanding opportunities for healthful, enjoyable physical activity and nutrition practices. [349903CW]
Personal Health - ½ Unit - Grades 10-12 College Preparatory Prerequisite: none
This course includes all comprehensive health education content areas in compliance with the South Carolina Comprehensive Health Education Law (Act 437) with the exception of the human sexuality components. It encourages students to develop positive lifetime health skills. Specific topics include nutrition, exercise, fitness, first aid, safety, and chronic and infectious diseases. [340200CH]
Human Growth and Development - 1/2 Unit - Grades 10-12 College Preparatory Prerequisite: none
This course includes all comprehensive health education content areas in compliance with the
South Carolina Comprehensive Health Education Law (Act 437). Human sexuality components are provided on reproductive health education, sexually transmitted diseases, family life education, and pregnancy prevention education. [340300CH]