Blue Springs School District

Course # HS1218
0.5 credit hours | Grades 9, 10 | No Dress Out

Credit Type: Health

This course is taught in four sections over the course of a semester: personal health/care of the human body, reproduction, diseases, and disorders of the body, and understanding the effects of medicines and drugs on the body. Within these sections, topics of study will be the general care of the human body, including the physical, mental, and social aspects of our well-being, along with the prevention and understanding of infectious, inherited and lifestyle diseases, including sexually transmitted infections (STI’s), tobacco, alcohol, medicines, and illegal drugs. 
 

Course # HS1201
0.5 credit hours | Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 | Dress Out

Credit Type: Physical Education
Prerequisite: Teacher Approval

This course will enable students to acquire knowledge of sport rules and regulations, to develop skills in officiating skills in selected sports, improve skills in specific team sports and maintain or improve health-related fitness.  The course will include knowledge and skills in safety practices, rules, terminology, etiquette, history, sportsmanship, correct techniques and correct signals for officiating, consumer issues and benefits of participation.  At the end of this class, students should be able to officiate games at the youth level.
 

Course # HS1210
0.5 credit hours | Grade 9 | Dress Out

Credit Type: Physical Education

Students will learn basic skills, rules and theory and will participate in several of the following activities: basketball, football, volleyball, softball, soccer, floor hockey, physical fitness, and racquet sports. This course involves a physical fitness testing element that will examine the strength, cardiovascular fitness, and flexibility of each student. 
 

Course # HS1212
0.5 credit hours | Grade 9 | Dress Out

Credit Type: Physical Education

Students will learn basic skills, rules and theory and will participate in several of the following activities: basketball, football, volleyball, softball, soccer, floor hockey, physical fitness, and racquet sports. This course involves a physical fitness testing element that will examine the strength, cardiovascular fitness, and flexibility of each student.
 

Course # HS1202
0.5 credit hours | Grades 10, 11, 12 | Dress Out

Credit Type: Physical Education

This course, the first in the individual and dual sports series, is designed to enhance personal and social skills in the context of individual and dual sports. Students will learn skill development, class organizational principles, and competition strategies as well as rules, etiquette and history associated with individual and dual sports such as pickle ball, badminton, tennis, Frisbee golf, bowling, and various rec/yard games. Teamwork, sportsmanship, and safety are emphasized.  Students are tested on rules and skill acquisition as well as daily participation and the ability to work with other students on a team.
 

Course # HS1203
0.5 credit hours | Grades 10, 11, 12 | Dress Out

Credit Type: Physical Education

This course focuses on individual and dual sports. Students will learn skill development, class organizational principles, and competition strategies as well as rules, etiquette and history associated with individual and dual sports such as pickle ball, badminton, tennis, Frisbee golf, bowling, and various rec/yard games. Teamwork, sportsmanship, and safety will be emphasized.  Students will be tested on rules, and skill acquisition as well as daily participation and the ability to work with other students on a team.
 

Course # HS1250
0.5 credit hours | Grades 10, 11, 12 | No Dress Out

Credit Type: Physical Education

Non-dress out course. Co-ed enrollment encouraged. This class acts as a very basic introduction to social dances, with emphasis on practical application, including leading and following. Students will also explore the history, music, attire, cultural significance, and etiquette for the dances covered in the class. The units cover ballroom, Latin, line modern/contemporary and other various types of dances. 
 

Course # HS1251
0.5 credit hours | Grades 10, 11, 12 | No Dress Out

Credit Type: Physical Education
Prerequisite: Social Dance I

This advanced-level course builds upon foundational skills introduced in Social Dance I, offering students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of partner dancing, musicality, and movement dynamics.  Students will explore a wider variety of social dance styles while enhancing personal and social skills.  Emphasis will be placed on improving physical fitness, rhythm interpretation, spatial awareness, and expressive movement through modern and contemporary dances. 
 

Course # HS1206
0.5 credit hours | Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 | Dress Out

Credit Type: Physical Education

This course is designed to enhance personal and social skills in the context of team sports. Students will learn skill development, class organizational principles, and competition strategies as well as rules, etiquette and history associated with team sports such as basketball, volleyball, soccer, softball, team handball and flag football. Teamwork, sportsmanship, and safety are emphasized.  Students will be tested on rules and skill acquisition as well as daily participation and the ability to work with other students on a team.  Team sports A and B may be taken in any order.
 

Course # HS1207
0.5 credit hours | Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 | Dress Out

Credit Type: Physical Education

This course, the second in the team sports series, is designed to enhance personal and social skills in the context of team sports.  Students will learn skill development, class organizational principles, and competition strategies, as well as rules, etiquette and history associated with team sports such as basketball, volleyball, soccer, softball, team handball and flag football. Teamwork, sportsmanship, and safety are emphasized.  Students are tested on rules, and skill acquisition as well as daily participation and the ability to work with other students on a team.  Team Sports A and B may be taken in any order.
 

Course # HS1252
0.5 credit hours | Grades 11, 12 | No Dress Out

Credit Type: Elective

The general purpose of this course is to provide an introduction and promotion of several different outdoor recreational activities by developing an understanding of terminology, history, conservation practices, lifelong skills, and safety considerations associated with those activities.  The content of this course will include fishing, hunter education, orienteering, camping, backpacking, hiking, national parks, rock climbing, outdoor cooking, water safety/boating skills, geocaching and conservation and preservation of natural resources. This course is geared towards the individual that enjoys the outdoors and participation in activities that do not require an increase in physical activity.
 

Course # HS1208
0.5 credit hours | Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 | Dress Out

Credit Type: Physical Education
Location: Blue Springs High School Only

This class will be conducted using cardio equipment (spin bikes, row machines, treadmills). Students will be introduced to the theory and practice of training for cardiovascular fitness using low impact equipment. Individual plans will be created to help each student improve their fitness. Fundamentals of exercise physiology, biomechanics, and personal fitness.
 

Course # HS1217
0.5 credit hours | Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 | Dress Out

Credit Type: Physical Education

This course is the first in a series of fitness and wellness courses. This course emphasizes total body fitness and focuses on the basics of aerobic activity, flexibility, and resistance training. Lecture and lab activities include cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance and safe and sound activity principles.  Students participate in various low-impact resistance exercises such as aerobics, yoga, meditation, jogging, and weight training. While participating in these activities, students will learn about related elements from anatomy, biomechanics, and exercise physiology.  The fitness and wellness classes differ from the weight-training classes in emphasis. These classes will focus on cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, and flexibility.
 

Course # HS1226
0.5 credit hours | Grades 10, 11, 12 | Dress Out

Credit Type: Physical Education
Prerequisite: Teacher Approval

This course is the apex course in the series of fitness and wellness courses. It emphasizes total body fitness and expands on the basics of aerobic activity, flexibility, and resistance training. Lecture and lab activities include cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, and safe and sound activity principles, Students participate in various low-impact resistance exercises such as aerobics, yoga, meditation, jogging and weight training. While participating in these activities, students learn about related elements from anatomy, biomechanics, and exercise physiology.  This class requires an expansive fitness base and is much more rigorous than the introductory course or intermediate courses.  This course is geared to the student who is training for specific goals and who sees fitness as an important part of their everyday routine.   Students in this class will have individual training plans made to fit their specific needs and training requirements.    The fitness and wellness classes differ from the weight training classes in emphasis. These classes focus on cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, and flexibility.
 

Course # HS1224
0.5 credit hours | Grades 10, 11, 12 | Dress Out

Credit Type: Physical Education

This course is the second in a series of fitness and wellness courses. It offers total body fitness and expands on teaching the basics of aerobic activity, flexibility, and resistance training. Lecture and lab activities include cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, and safe and sound activity principles.  Students participate in various low-impact resistance exercises such as aerobics, yoga, meditation, jogging, and weight training. While participating in these activities, students learn about related elements from anatomy, biomechanics, and exercise physiology.  This class requires a sound fitness base and is much more rigorous than the introductory course.  The fitness and wellness classes differ greatly from the weight training classes in terms of emphasis. These classes will be focused on cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, and flexibility.
 

Course # HS1227
0.5 credit hours | Grades 10, 11, 12 | Dress Out

Credit Type: Physical Education
Prerequisite: Teacher Approval

This course is meant to serve as a bridge between the advanced courses in Weight Training and Fitness. Speed, Power, and Conditioning is an extremely high intensity course designed to meet the needs of highly motivated students. This class requires participation in plyometrics, circuit training, form drills, interval training and flexibility training five days per week at an extremely high intensity. Students should expect to work extremely hard and see significant increases in speed and power. Students in this class will build on the fundamental knowledge and physiological advances that they acquired in the Intermediate Weight Training Class and or the Intermediate fitness class. This course will involve the participation in a strength and speed program that involves a much higher intensity and more complex movements than either intermediate or introduction classes. Elements from the field of anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology and appropriate safety skills will be expanded on and explored in more depth.  This course is geared to the student that is training for specific goals and who sees fitness as an important part of their everyday routine.   Students in this class will have individual training plans made to fit their specific needs and training requirements.
 

Course # HS1230 
0.5 credit hours | Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 | Dress Out

Credit Type: Physical Education

Beginning swimming is an introduction to swimming skills, fitness, water safety, and games. The fundamental skills of swimming include several strokes and safety skills as well as fitness in the water. Fun, free time and games will be taught, with safety being the primary concern. This course requires daily dress out and participation
 

Course # HS1234
0.5 credit hours | Grades 10, 11, 12 | Dress Out

Credit Type: Physical Education
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

Advanced swimming is an upper-level course in swimming, fitness, water safety, and games. The fundamental skills of swimming include several strokes and safety skills as well as fitness in the water. Fun, free time and games will be taught, with safety being the primary concern. This course requires daily dress out and participation.
 

Course # HS1232
0.5 credit hours | Grades 10, 11, 12 | Dress Out 

Credit Type: Physical Education
Prerequisite: Student must have the Ability to Swim 50 Yards Freestyle or Backstroke and/or Teacher Approval

Intermediate swimming builds on the beginning swimming class and focuses on swimming skills, fitness, water safety, and games. The fundamental skills of swimming include several strokes and safety skills as well as fitness in the water. Fun, free time and games will be taught, with safety being the primary concern. This course requires daily dress out and participation.
 

Course # HS1209
0.5 credit hours | Grades 10, 11, 12 | No Dress Out

Credit Type: Physical Education

The purpose of this class is to assist the student in the improvement of their cardiovascular fitness through walking. This course also seeks to increase the student’s knowledge of training methods so that they may develop their own programs. There will be an emphasis on stretching, conditioning exercises, fluid needs, and injury prevention. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in a recreational walking program.  Student progress will be monitored and analyzed throughout the course.  Students will be required to keep a walking log and submit it weekly to the instructor. Heart rate, total steps and intensity will be recorded. There will be written midterm and final which will cover fitness and wellness principles associated with this course.
 

Course # HS1211
0.5 credit hours | Grades 10, 11, 12 | No Dress Out

Credit Type: Physical Education

This is the second class in the fitness walking series.  Its purpose is to continue the student’s progress in terms of their cardiovascular fitness through continuation of the walking program. The course also seeks to further increase the student’s knowledge of training methods so that they may continue to develop their own fitness programs. The emphasis is on stretching, conditioning exercises, fluid needs, and injury prevention.   Student progress will be monitored and analyzed throughout the course.  Students will be required to keep a walking log and submit it weekly to the instructor. Heart rate, total steps and intensity will be recorded. There will be written midterm and final, which will cover fitness and wellness principles.
 

Course # HS1213
0.5 credit hours | Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 | Dress Out

Credit Type: Physical Education
Prerequisite: HS1205 or Teacher Approval

This course is the second in a series of weight training courses. Students in this class will build on the fundamental knowledge and physiological advances that they acquired in the Introductory Weight Training Class. This course will involve participation in a strength program that involves a much higher intensity and more complex movements. Elements from the field of anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, and appropriate safety skills will be expanded on and explored in depth; the strength training will be designed to fit the individual needs of each student. It is a mid-high impact course that will focus on helping students train for specific activities through strength training. The class will use a variety of training methods, including stability and medicine ball training, resistance bands, and free weights. The class targets students who are active and athletic. Students should have taken HS1205 or have a teacher’s signature to enroll in this class.  
 

Course # HS1205
0.5 credit hours | Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 | Dress Out 

Credit Type: Physical Education

The beginning weightlifting course is designed to provide each student with the knowledge needed to understand the importance of strength and fitness training. Students will participate daily in a strength and conditioning program. While participating in this resistance training program, students will learn about related elements of anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology and appropriate safety skills. Students will have the opportunity to learn the importance of setting goals for personal improvement and achievement and will leave the class with an understanding of how to integrate resistance training, flexibility and plyometric principles in their personal health and fitness routine.  This course may be repeated for additional elective credit with counseling permission (to ensure Health is completed).
 

Course # HS1223
0.5 credit hours | Grades 10, 11, 12 | Dress Out

Credit Type: Physical Education
Prerequisite: Teacher Approval

This course is the apex offering in the weight training continuum.  Advanced Weight Training is an extremely high-intensity course designed to meet the needs of highly motivated students. This class requires lifting weights four days per week at an extremely high intensity. Other fitness-related activities will be incorporated once per week. Students should expect to work extremely hard and see significant increases in strength and power. Students in this class will build on the fundamental knowledge and physiological advances that they acquired in the Intermediate Weight Training Class. This course will involve participation in a strength program that involves a much higher intensity and more complex movements than either intermediate or introduction classes. Elements from the field of anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology and appropriate safety skills will be expanded on and explored in more depth.  This course may be repeated for additional elective credit.
 

Course # HS1227
0.5 credit hours | Grades 10, 11, 12 | Dress Out

Credit Type: Physical Education
Prerequisite: Teacher Approval

This course serves as a bridge between the advanced courses in Weight Training and Fitness. Speed, Power, and Conditioning is an extremely high-intensity course designed to meet the needs of highly motivated students. This class requires participation in plyometrics, circuit training, form drills, interval training, and flexibility training five days per week at an extremely high intensity. Students should expect to work extremely hard and see significant increases in speed and power. Students in this class will build on the fundamental knowledge and physiological advances that they acquired in the Intermediate Weight Training Class and/or the Intermediate Fitness Class. This course will involve participation in a strength and speed program that involves a much higher intensity and more complex movements than either intermediate or introduction classes. Elements from the field of anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology and appropriate safety skills will be expanded on and explored in more depth.  This course is geared to the student who is training for specific goals and who sees fitness as an important part of their everyday routine.   Students in this class will have individual training plans made to fit their specific needs and training requirements.
 

Course # HS1221
0.5 credit hours | Grades 10, 11, 12 | Dress Out

Credit Type: Physical Education

This course promotes life-long physical activity and develops an understanding of the benefits of being healthy.  In this class, we will utilize yoga practices to become more physically, mentally, energetically, and emotionally fit and will present techniques in yoga. “Yoga” means union and refers to the union of the body, mind, and breath.  The emphasis in this class will be poses and postures designed to develop flexibility, muscular strength, and muscular endurance. Emphasis will be placed on correct alignment and safe practice. Yoga students will learn concepts of physical fitness, identify stress reduction techniques, gain an increased ability to concentrate, and develop a Personal Fitness Plan to support a lifetime of fitness.
 

Course # HS1225
0.5 credit hours | Grades 10, 11, 12 | Dress Out

Credit Type: Physical Education
Prerequisite: Completion of Yoga Principles & Practice I and/or Teacher Approval

This class is the second in the Yoga Principles and Practice series. The purpose is to promote life-long physical activity and to develop an understanding of the benefits of being healthy.  The class will emphasize yoga practices to become more physically, mentally, energetically, and emotionally fit.  The emphasis will be poses and postures designed to develop flexibility, muscular strength, and muscular endurance.  Students will learn concepts of physical fitness, identify stress reduction techniques, gain an increased ability to concentrate, and develop a Personal Fitness Plan to support a lifetime of fitness.