Prerequisite: Physical and Health Education 8

Description: Physical and Health Education 9 focuses on exposing students to different types of physical activity to increase physical literacy as well as personal health and fitness goals. Students will learn that healthy choices influence their physical, emotional and mental well-being. Students will learn about physical and mental health. Additionally, they will participate in a variety of sports and activities both on and off campus including: Aquatics, Racquet Sports, Team Sports, Individual and Dual Activities such as Dance and Personal Fitness.

Additional Information:

• Students are required to wear athletics shoes, athletic shorts or pants, and an RCS shirt for class.
• Classes are separated into boy-only and girls-only.

Prerequisite: Physical and Health Education 9

Graduation Requirement: Physical and Health Education 10

Description: Physical and Health Education 10 focuses on equipping students to be ‘Fit for Life’ so they will be internally motivated to remain active for the rest of their life.  Students will learn that healthy choices can be influenced by their physical, emotional, and mental well-being.  Regardless of their natural athletic ability, students will learn to understand their strengths, weaknesses, and personal preference to help them achieve their healthy living goals. This means they will be exposed to a variety of sports and activities, both on and off campus so they will feel comfortable participating in these activities outside of class. Units in this course, with a different emphasis from PHE 9, include: Team Sports, Racquet Sports, Golf, Self-Defense, and an introduction to weight training.

Additional Information:

• Students are required to wear athletics shoes, athletic shorts or pants, and an RCS shirt for class.

Prerequisite: Physical and Health Education 10

Description: The course is geared towards RCS student-athletes who would like to learn more extensively about and practice active living, fitness programs, and strength training. Students will have the opportunity to train in specific fitness and conditioning programs to improve their ability to perform in competition for their RCS sports teams. Students will also learn about human anatomy and physiology, the principles and techniques of training, and proper nutrition for training. There is a leadership element to this course.  It is meant for students who are highly motivated to participate in a fitness and skill training program.

Additional Information:

• Students are required to wear athletics shoes, athletic shorts or pants, and an RCS shirt for class.

Prerequisite: Fitness and Conditioning 11

Description: The course is geared towards RCS student-athletes who have a base understanding of strength training and weightlifting techniques. Students will be expected to expand on the personal workout plans they created in Fitness and Conditioning 11. Students will also have the opportunity to continue training in areas such as strength and endurance to improve their ability to perform for their RCS sports teams or to achieve personal fitness goals. There is an added leadership element to this course as returning students will be expected to lead warmups and workouts throughout the year. It is meant for students who are highly motivated and consistent participation is required each class.

Additionally, Fitness and Conditioning 12 students will take on a leadership role through 8 hours of volunteer service to the RCS Athletics community. These hours could be completed, but not limited to minor officiating and scorekeeping, managing a team, coaching at the MC, helping run sports clubs at the EC, etc.).

Additional Information:

• Students are required to wear athletics shoes, athletic shorts or pants, and an RCS shirt for class.