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.

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.

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.

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

ASC VIDEO 2

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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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.

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.

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.

OPEN TO SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS, AND SENIORS PREREQUISITE: INTERMEDIATE OR ABOVE SWIMMING ABILITY

In order to receive certification, students must be at least 15 years of age. This semester course offers certification by the American Red Cross in Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and Community First Aid. These are the certifications that employers require when hiring lifeguards. Activities include lifeguarding, CPR and first-aid instruction, fitness, and water sports. Students may earn a passing grade without receiving certification. Sophomores may take Lifeguard Training in place of KW 2. Students enrolled in this course may not be released for seasonal participation on a New Trier athletic team. 

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
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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.

OPEN TO SOPHOMORES PREREQUISITE: NONE

Course Description

Sophomore Health is a one semester course designed to improve students’ wellness by focusing on the functional knowledge and skills needed to lead a life of health literacy. Students will learn and practice health skills such as analyzing influences on health, accessing valid health information, engaging in health enhancing behaviors, demonstrating communication, decision making, goal-setting, and health advocacy. Being a Healthy Trevian is a theme throughout the course as students learn about their own dimensions of wellness and how they interconnect. In the first quarter students understand and self-assess their own dimensions of wellness, while learning about topics such as sleep hygiene, stress and positive coping strategies, nutrition, exercise, body confidence, mindfulness, and identifying and managing emotions. In the second quarter health topics include identifying values, reproductive health, gender and sexual identity, healthy and unhealthy relationships, communication, consent and addressing online behaviors. The purpose of the course is to develop students’ self-efficacy, which is a belief in one’s own ability to attain results, to meet the challenges ahead of them, and to influence events that affect their own lives to be the healthiest version of themselves.

Sophomore Health Curriculum

Yoga and the Art of Self-Defense 1

OPEN TO JUNIORS AND SENIORS PREREQUISITE: NONE

This is a yearlong course that includes Iyengar and Ashtanga yoga, meditation, relaxation, martial arts, kickboxing, ground fighting, and self-defense skills. Students enrolled in this course may be released for seasonal participation on a New Trier athletic team.

Yoga and the Art of Self-Defense 2

OPEN TO SENIORS PREREQUISITE: FULL YEAR OF YOGA AND THE ART OF SELF-DEFENSE 1

This yearlong course builds upon the foundation laid in Yoga 1 and offers the opportunity for students to help lead both a Yoga and a self-defense class. Yoga 2 is the next step in the continuum of yoga wellness. The activities include but are not limited to: ashtanga yoga, meditation, relaxation, breathing, martial arts, kickboxing, ground fighting, and self-defense skills. Students enrolled in this course may be released for seasonal participation on a New Trier athletic team.

WHAT ARE THE ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS?

What do we want our students to take away from yoga and the art of self defense?

Students should understand what it means to have a balanced body and understand how to get themselves to that point.

Students should understand self defense awareness and knowledge and skills to increase their chances of escaping bad situations.