Courses
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Adapted Kinetic Wellness
Physical Education Special Opportunities (PESO)
The adapted Kinetic Wellness program has the same objectives as regular Kinetic Wellness with adjustments made to meet the needs and abilities of exceptional students. Adaptations ensure safe, successful, and beneficial participation for all students. Many students in adapted Kinetic Wellness also participate in Special Olympics.
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Advanced Health & Wellness
OPEN TO JUNIORS AND SENIORS
PREREQUISITE: FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORE HEALTH
This yearlong course is designed for students who would like to pursue health education further for personal and/or professional goals. The curriculum both challenges and strengthens students' awareness of their own personal health and fitness. With a focus on life beyond high school, they learn strategies for both maintaining good health and preventing illness and disease. Guest speakers, current events, mock trials, and community outreach opportunities will be included in the curriculum. In a research based environment, students will cover topics such as sexuality, substance abuse and addictions, health careers, fitness, mental health, CPR, and nutrition. Students enrolled in this course may not be released for seasonal participation on a New Trier athletic team. This course cannot be repeated.
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Advanced Strength & Training
OPEN TO JUNIORS AND SENIORS PREREQUISITE: NONE
This course is a strength and conditioning class designed for students to build upon specific lifts developed by the Kinetic Wellness instructors. Fundamental techniques will be taught, reinforced, and stressed for each lift. A formal program will be followed for each student and progress will be documented. Strength training techniques, nutrition, video analysis, and testing will be used for optimal training outcomes. Speed and agility will also be addressed. Pre/Post-test assessments and charts documenting individual progress will be used to evaluate student's performance in the course. Instructors have the ability to bring in portions of curriculum from other courses that would be specifically addressed to each student. Students enrolled in this course may not be released for seasonal participation on a New Trier athletic team.
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Athletic Strength and Conditioning
The Athletic Strength & Conditioning class provides an opportunity for students to develop beneficial training habits to allow them to maximize their physical potential.
A typical day includes a full body warm-up, a major muscle group strength training program, and an auxiliary resistance workout tailored to the specifications of every athlete. Body awareness, injury prevention, and nutrition are just a small part of the wide range of topics covered throughout the year. Logs are used to chart, evaluate, and monitor progress throughout the year.
"Being in Strength and Conditioning allows me to free up much of my after school time by getting a quick and efficient workout done during the school day." Ben, Class of 2014
"The class is important for off-season athletes looking to gain strength and flexibility, and in-season athletes to get a workout in to prep for games and practices" Drew, Class of 2014
ATHLETIC STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING VIDEOS
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Core and More/Yoga (Early Bird)
OPEN TO JUNIORS AND SENIORS PREREQUISITE: NONE
This double-section, yearlong, linked course is built around the concept of total wellness and is designed to address the physical, social and emotional well-being of all participants. One section will focus on core strength, flexibility, body alignment, coordination, and concentration through the practice of Pilates-based exercise and the other section will focus on the Yoga practices of B.K.S. Iyengar and K. Pattabhi Jois. At the end of the semester, students in both sections will switch focus. Students enrolled in this course may not be released for seasonal participation on a New Trier athletic team.
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Driver Education
A student must be at least 15 years old on the first day of Driver Education class.
The driver education program consists of three phases of instruction: theory (classroom), behind-the-wheel, and simulation. Students learn about traffic laws and enforcement, driving skills, and the responsibilities of vehicle ownership. The behind-the-wheel portion develops students' basic driving skills, techniques, and decision-making abilities while driving.
Advisers of students who register for only the theory (classroom) portion of Driver Education must notify the department chair. These students will not be offered behind-the-wheel instruction at a later date or receive an Instructional Driving Permit. Theory only must be taken as a pass/no-credit option.
Please see the FAQ DRIVER EDUCATION INFORMATION for more information.
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The Fit Female
OPEN TO JUNIOR AND SENIOR FEMALES
This course will present junior and senior female students with a wide range of fitness activities, such as kickboxing, step aerobics, weight lifting, and cardiovascular routines. Additionally, there are classroom discussions on women's health issues, such as heart disease, breast cancer, nutrition, and self-worth. The overall focus of the course is on incorporating all areas of wellness in order to develop a healthy lifestyle. Students enrolled in this course may not be released for seasonal participation on a New Trier athletic team.
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Freshman Kinetic Wellness
OPEN TO FRESHMEN PREREQUISITE: NONE
Kinetic Wellness integrates health and skill-related fitness and health education concepts into a variety of activities and classroom experiences. Curriculum in the freshman year includes flag football, tennis, lacrosse, badminton, swimming, weight training, soccer/speedball/ultimate frisbee, fitness and nutrition, mental/emotional health, First Aid/CPR/AED, substance education, and prevention of bullying and harassment. Exemptions are not allowed for freshman Kinetic Wellness.
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KW Leaders 1
Halloween Happenings is a big event our Junior KW Leaders held for the entire KW Department. OPEN TO JUNIORS WITH DEPARTMENTAL APPROVAL
This yearlong course will provide leadership opportunities within Kinetic Wellness. Junior leaders prepare for their roles as senior leaders by developing communication skills, leadership techniques, and peer teaching skills within activity and classroom units. Students also will learn how to lead warm-ups, teach skill activities, help in adapted KW, officiate, and organize tournaments. In classroom units, students learn how to teach wellness concepts, facilitate discussions, and teach brain compatible lessons. Students enrolled in this course may not be released for seasonal participation on a New Trier athletic team.For more information contact Michael Napoleon and/or Scott Fricke, Course Coordinators.
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KW Leaders 2
Halloween Happenings is a big event our KW Leaders held for the entire KW Department. OPEN TO SENIORS PREREQUISITE: KW LEADERS 1
After successful completion of KW Leaders 1, seniors lead and teach alongside KW staff members in a variety of courses: regular or adapted high school, middle school, or elementary school KW classes. Leaders are required to attend four quarterly meetings. Students enrolled in this course may not be released for seasonal participation on a New Trier athletic team.
For more information contact Michael Napoleon and/or Scott Fricke , Course Coordinators.
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Lifeguard Training
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Lifetime Activities
This yearlong course offers a variety of fitness based training, individual, dual, and team sports and games. Students will learn various activities that focus on improving cardiovascular and muscular fitness and alternative exercise knowledge. In addition, students will participate in a variety of sports and games including football, soccer, basketball, badminton, volleyball, and lawn games. Students enrolled in this course may be released for seasonal participation on a New Trier athletic team
For more information contact Marc Tadelman, Course Coordinator
OPEN TO JUNIORS AND SENIORS
PREREQUISITE: NONE
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Outdoor Education
"I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.." -Henry David Thoreau
For more information contact Mark Colegrove and/or Leif Gamrath.
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Sophomore Activities
OPEN TO SOPHOMORES PREREQUISITE: NONE
Sophomore Activates is the practical application of skills learned in the freshman curriculum as well as a continued development of individual fitness, team and individual sports and living a healthy lifestyle. It is our goal to have students uses their knowledge of movement, exercise and diet to continue to grow and mature. They put into action concepts learned to help themselves become; more active healthier young adults, have increased neuromuscular control and make better choices in diet and exercise. This is done through integrating new information into their growing knowledge of a healthy life style. Students are evaluated in a multifaceted way. They are tested on knowledge of activities, movements in activities, comprehension of strategies, and practical application.