PE15015 Physical Education 9
Students will be involved in a variety of activities with an emphasis on personal fitness. The textbook, Fitness for Life, will be used to supplement the Fit for Life philosophy.
Semesters: 1
PE15025 Health
This course deals with intellectual, psychological, and social dimensions relating to activities which will educate the students on how to make informed decisions affecting themselves, their family and community well being. The successful completion of the Health proficiency component is required for graduation.
Semesters: 1
PE15035 Sheltered Health
This classroom course is offered to any student that does not have English as their native language. The course deals with intellectual, psychological, and social dimensions relating to activities which will educate the students on how to make informed decisions affecting themselves, their family and community well-being. The successful completion of the Health proficiency component is required for graduation.
Semesters: 1
PE25045 Physical Education 10
Students will be involved in a variety of activities with an emphasis on personal fitness. The textbook, Fitness for Life, will be used to supplement the Fit for Life philosophy.
Semesters: 1
PE25055 Classroom Driver Education / CPR Training / D.A.R.E.
Students will be given the state mandated thirty (30) hours of classroom driver education instruction, along with learning CPR and other life threatening emergency techniques.
Semesters : 1
PE25065 Sheltered Driver Education / CPR
This classroom course is offered to any student that does not have English as their native language. Students will be given the state mandated thirty (30) hours of classroom driver education instruction, along with learning CPR and other life threatening emergency techniques.
Semesters: 1
PE35073 Physical Education 11/12
Prerequisite: Junior /Senior standing
Students will be involved in a variety of activities with an emphasis on personal fitness. Lifetime fitness activities will also be included during this unit.
Semesters: 2
PE55085 Dance/ Aerobic Exercise (Semester)
PE55083 Dance/ Aerobic Exercise (Full Year)
Prerequisite: Junior/Senior standing
The purpose of this class is to present a variety of different dance styles, along with various aerobic activities. Students will participate in group fitness exercise workouts that will improve their personal fitness levels.
Semesters: 1 or 2
PE55093 Weight Training/Conditioning
Prerequisite: Junior /Senior standing
This class is designed to provide individualized instruction in strength and cardiovascular endurance through weight training and running. Students will learn and perform proper training techniques. Cardiovascular conditioning will also be included in this total fitness-based class.
Semester: 2
PE55163 Zero Hour PE
PE35103 Leadership Training (Year Long)
PE35105 Leadership Training (Semester)
(AT - Juniors only, WB - Sophomores only)
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
This course is designed to allow students, who have excelled in previous physical education classes and have completed the Physical Educational Leadership class to practice the principles and skills of leadership in regular Physical Education classes.
Semester: 1
PE45113 PE Leaders
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Leadership Training
(AT – Seniors only, WB – Juniors/Seniors only)
Students will continue practicing leadership skills by assisting Physical Education classes in the areas of skill development and assessment.
Semester: 1
PE55125 Adapted Physical Education
This course is designed to meet the Physical Education requirement of individuals who are physically unable to participate in the regular Physical Education curriculum. Students will be provided a variety of activities and teaching procedures that are specific to the physical limitations of individual students.
Semesters: 1
Additional courses offered at Willowbrook HS:
PE12135 Health-Bilingual
Transitional Bilingual Health class is a one-semester course taught in both Spanish and English. Students are introduced to all facets of mental and physical fitness practices. The goals for healthy living are taught by various means including films, videos, guest speakers, textbooks, and teacher resource materials. Students must be enrolled in ESL classes and have limited English proficiency. The successful completion of the Health proficiency component is required for graduation.
Semester: 1 (1st semester)
PE55055 Fitness & Nutrition
Fitness & Nutrition is an inter-departmental course taught by the Physical Education and Family & Consumer Science departments. The focus of the course is upon physical fitness activities that can be pursued into adulthood and today’s nutritional needs. Included topics are body composition testing, computer dietary analysis, laboratory experiences in nutritional food preparations and physical conditioning activities, like yoga and balance movements.
Semester: 1
PE55065 Aerobics/Fitness
Semesters: 1
PE55131 Competitive Teams and Individualized Sports (Semester 1)
PE55132 Competitive Teams and Individualized Sports (Semester 2)
This course is for those students who wish to utilize their physical education time in a competitive nature and have a maximum physical workout while experiencing a variety of physical sports.
Semesters: 1
