Physical Education

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Physical Education Department

Department Head: Krissy Teevens 508-829-6771 ext. 1652
Phys. Ed. Offices: men, ext. 1630; women, ext. 1652
Administrator for Phys. Ed.: Josue Delgado, Ext. 1666

Physical Education Classes and Faculty

 

Physical Education Program

 

Students need 7.5 credits in Physical Education to earn a Wachusett diploma. They must take and pass a full-year of Physical Education during Grades 9, and 10, and a semester of Physical Eduction during Grade 11 and 12.

Grades 9 and 10: All classes meet every other day throughout the year.

Grade 11 & 12: Semester electives meet every other day throughout the semester. A student must elect and pass one semesters of Physical Education.

The complete Physical Education Program Guide lists and describes all courses, sequences, and prerequisites.

 

Grading Policies in Physical Education Classes

 

Physical Education Department Staff

Kevin Briggs
Jennifer Burton
Brian Majoy
Kathryn Putnam
Krissy Teevens-Department Head

Derek Van Oudenhove


ALL PE COURSES/CLASSES MEET EVERY OTHER DAY. 

TO FULFILL YOUR PE GRADUATION REQUIREMENT, YOU MUST COMPLETE AND PASS A TOTAL OF 7.5 CREDIT HOURS BETWEEN GRADES 9-12. 


[PE 9-2.5 Credits, Project Adventure I-1.25 Credits, and ALL ELECTIVES-1.25 Credits x 3. Total= 7.5 Credits]




REQUIRED PE COURSES:

 

Physical Education 9 (Full-Year, 2.5 Credit Hours): PE 9 introduces fundamentals of movement, giving students an appreciation for lifelong health and fitness. Students will be encouraged to work as a unified group by promoting inclusion for all in various physical fitness activities. They will also be challenged to consider their lifetime fitness goals as they engage in physical activities such as Level 1 Weight Training, Gymnastics, Pickleball, Basketball, Volleyball, and many other sports-based activities. Students must pass both semesters.

 

Project Adventure 1 (1 Semester, 1.25 Credit Hours): In this course, sophomore students learn problem-solving, trust-building, and how to push themselves outside of their comfort zone through challenge-by-choice. All students will set personal goals, while also assisting and motivating their peers in challenging situations, forcing them to think critically while actively listening. The students will experience being belayed and climbing at various heights on all PA 1 course elements. 


Please see WRHS Ed. Guide for full descriptions of the following electives-

Each of the following Grade 10, 11 & 12 electives may be taken twice: 


  • Backyard Games

  • Strength & Conditioning

  • Lifetime Sports

  • Team Sports

  • Unified Sports & Fitness


Each of the following Grade 11 & 12 electives may be taken only once:


  • Outdoor Education

  • Project Adventure 2

  • Self-Defense for Women

  • P.E. Classroom Assistants

The following Grade 11 and 12 elective may be taken twice:

 

  • P.E. Classroom Assistants


See below for information on absences and Makeup Policies.