Mundelein High School - Faculty & Departments

WELLNESS (aka Physical Education)
Course	credit	open to	prerequisite
P.E. Levels 1-5	.5	9-12	None
P.E. Varsity	.5	9-12	Instructor Approval
P.E. Dance	.5	9-12	Freshmen/Sophomores - 1 Term of PE
P.E. Advanced Dance	.5	9-12	PE Dance or instructor approval
P.E. Lifeguarding	.5	10-12	See course description
Health	.5	9-10	None
Safety Education	.5	10-12	Course placement is by birth date

GENERAL PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES

1. Freshmen (class of 2012) will be assigned one term of P.E. Level 1 and one term of Health, or P.E. Level 1 and 1 P.E. elective. Freshmen who take Health their freshman year will need 3.5 credits of Wellness not including Safety Education. Freshmen who do not take Health will be assigned Health their sophomore year and will need 4.0 credits of Wellness not including Safety Education to graduate. Freshmen may take any PE course including a Level, Pe Varsity, or Dance as an elective.

2. Sophomores (class of 2011) will be assigned 1 term of Physical Education of their choice, 1 term of Health, and 1 term of Safety Education. Students may complete their safety education requirement through a private driver education company. Proof of completion needs to be turned in to your guidance counselor.

3. Students will be expected to enroll in 2 terms of P.E. throughout their Junior and Senior years as mandated by State law. Students may also take additional P.E. classes as part of their electives.

4. Students will be assigned the appropriate amount of Physical Education that is required unless they wish to apply for a Physical Education Waiver due to one of the following reasons:

A. Medical: Requires a doctor's statement which includes limitations and specific dates covering the waiver. Students who waiver from P.E. and are in a class for less than 25% of the term will receive a "W" (waiver) credit. They are not eligible for a grade that counts towards GPA. Students who waiver for the first part of the term and return for more than 25% of the class will receive a letter grade and credit toward their GPA.

B. Sport: Junior and Senior students in sports may waive physical education only during the season in which they participate. Students who drop from the sport or elect not to participate, unless for medical reasons, will be required to make up the Physical Education class. The regular course change policy will be in effect for all requests. Students who elect this plan would receive a “W” (waiver) credit and would not count toward GPA.

Each request for a waiver will be handled individually through the guidance counselor with appropriate administrative approval. Forms can be obtained through the Guidance Office.

5. A Physical Education grade is used in determining an athlete's weekly and term eligibility status for participation. Also, students who receive a "D" or "F" in a P.E. class will not be considered on the "A" or "B" honor roll.

6. Students will be expected to have a uniform and a P.E.lock which can be purchased form the Spirit Store at the high school for a reasonable cost.

7. All Wellness course are considered academic for GPA, class rank, and honor roll.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION LEVELS

PE LEVEL 1
Prerequisite: None	Open To: Grade 9
Length: 1 term	Credits: 0.5
This course will provide an introduction to physical fitness concepts, and learning to develop and implement individual fitness programs. Safety, techniques and exposure to a variety of physical fitness apparatus to provide life long knowledge. Students will be exposed to cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and basic aquatic skills in this course. Level 1 courses will be separated by gender.

PE LEVEL 2
Prerequisite: None	Open To: Grade 9
Length: 1 term	Credits: 0.5
This course is a beginning level course consisting of three days of cardio-vascular fitness and two days of skeletal muscular fitness each week. The final exam will include the Fitness Gram and a 25 minute continuous run. Level 2 courses will be separated by gender.

PE LEVEL 3
Prerequisite: None	Open To: Grade 9
Length: 1 term	Credits: 0.5
This course is an intermediate level course consisting of three days of cardio-vascular fitness and two days of skeletal muscular fitness each week. The final exam will include the Fitness Gram and a 30 minute continuous run. Level 3 courses will be separated by gender.

PE LEVEL 4
Prerequisite: None	Open To: Grade 9
Length: 1 term	Credits: 0.5
This course is an intermediate to advanced level course consisting of three days of skeletal muscular fitness and two days of cardio-vascular fitness each week. The final exam will include the Fitness Gram and a 40 minute continuous run. Level 4 courses will be separated by gender.

PE LEVEL 5 BOYS
Prerequisite: None	Open To: Grade 9
Length: 1 term	Credits: 0.5
This course is the most advanced and demanding fitness training level. This is designed for the highly motivated student. The course consists of three days of skeletal muscular fitness and two days of cardio-vascular fitness. The students need to be prepared for outdoor activities all year. The final exam will include a level specific fitness test as well as a 6 mile continuous run.

PE LEVEL 5 GIRLS
Prerequisite: None	Open To: Grade 9
Length: 1 term	Credits: 0.5
This course will provide knowledge and practical application of intermediate-advanced weight training and conditioning principles to students interested in the development and improvement of their physical fitness. Each student will be required to develop a personal workout plan.

FITNESS TESTING- All students enrolled in a general Physical Education class will be required to take a Physical Fitness Test which measures various components of fitness. These components include cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, agility, and upper and lower body strength. The Fitness Test will comprise 20% of the overall grade.

SPECIALITY COURSES

VARSITY P.E.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval	Open To: Grades 9-12
Length: 1 term	Credits: 0.5
This course will include sport specific fitness training. The final exam will include course specific cardio-vascular and skeletal muscular fitness test. *If taken during freshmen year this course counts for elective credit only.

PE DANCE
Prerequisite: None	Open To: Grades 9-12
Length: 1 term	Credits: 0.5
This is an introductory, one term course in the art, craft and science of modern dance for beginning level dancers. Ballet, jazz and ethnic forms ill be integrated into the curriculum. The purpose of this course will be to introduce students to the basic technical, sensory, expressive, and formal elements of dance and consequently develop their artistic appreciation. Students will be assessed on movement fundamentals and dance terminology. Students will also be assessed on fitness tests that are a common assessment throughout our physical education program. This course will also address issues of health, safety, and wellness that are of particular interest and importance to adolescent dancers. There will be mandatory participation in the dance recital. This course can be repeated. *If taken during freshmen year this course counts for elective credit only.

PE ADVANCED DANCE
Prerequisite: PE Dance or instructor approval	Open To: Grades 9-12
Length: 1 term	Credits: 0.5
This is an introductory elective, one term course in the art and science of modern dance for advanced level dancers. This course allows for students to explore career opportunities in the field of Dance. The students will also be exposed to the pressures of auditioning a variety of dances. If possible dance professionals may come in to critique or observe the students. There will be some exploration in the areas of tumbling and acrobatics. This course will address issues of health, safety, and wellness. Students will be given the opportunity to choreograph routines that may be used as part of the mandatory dance recital. This course can be repeated. *If taken during freshmen year this course counts for elective credit only.

HEALTH
Prerequisite: None	Open To: Grades 9-12
Length: 1 term	Credits: 0.5
Health is a basic course dealing with the development of personal wellness. Nutrition, fitness and substance abuse as well as the topic of human sexuality are covered. In addition, information and concepts concerning sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS are discussed.

LIFEGUARDING
Prerequisite: See course description	Open To: Grades 10-12
Length: 1 term	Credits: 0.5
Students will be expected to demonstrate basic swimming skills, survival swimming and rescue techniques, develop a proper level of swimming conditioning and master basic CPR and first aid techniques. Successful completion of course qualifies students for American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification and employment opportunities within the MHS pool lifeguard program. Prerequisite: Students must be 15 years old, able to swim 300 yards without stopping, and surface dive to a depth of 12 feet to retrieve a 10 pound brick and bring it back to the side of the pool.

SAFETY EDUCATION
Prerequisite: Placement	Open To: Grade 9
Length: 2 terms	Credits: 1.0
This term-length course consists of knowledge in driving techniques, the philosophy of safety and collision prevention, and practical application of BTW skills. The mental, social, and physical tasks of the IPDE process are stressed with emphasis on the mental and social tasks. Each student will receive a minimum of 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction to qualify for the Cooperative Driver Testing Program certificate. Students will be scheduled during their Sophomore year with the older students scheduled first. Seniors and Juniors have priority in scheduling. Due to scheduling limitations, students are not guaranteed enrollment in the program. Students must have passed 4 of 8 classes in the last two terms. *Note: A course fee of $350 and $20 for an instructional permit is required.

Information last updated: 12/17/07