PE, Health and Wellness Department
Grade 10-12 PE (Adventure)
(Courses Above Are Not Included in GPA)
Students may not take these courses more than once at WHS.
All grade 10-12 courses will include a specific health/wellness unit for a short portion of the course.
All grade 10-12 courses will include a specific health/wellness unit for a short portion of the course.
Outdoor Endeavors
PE208 - 0.25 CREDITS - QUARTER LONG - GRADE 10-12
Prerequisite:
- None
Orienteering, Archery, Geocaching, Sledding, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Shelter building, Camping skills, Hiking, Obstacle challenges, Canoeing paddle.
This class will participate in a range of outdoor experiences from Orienteering, archery and camping skills to winter sports and obstacle challenges. There will be elements of fitness included throughout the course. Appropriate clothing will be required as appropriate for the current season. Throughout this experience students will learn lifetime skills that will help them to enjoy the environment around them and how they can take advantage of the New England beauty first hand. Many of the skills learned in this course will be put to the test in an optional wilderness field trip experience. Students will be graded on their attitude, effort and knowledge of the units.
This class will participate in a range of outdoor experiences from Orienteering, archery and camping skills to winter sports and obstacle challenges. There will be elements of fitness included throughout the course. Appropriate clothing will be required as appropriate for the current season. Throughout this experience students will learn lifetime skills that will help them to enjoy the environment around them and how they can take advantage of the New England beauty first hand. Many of the skills learned in this course will be put to the test in an optional wilderness field trip experience. Students will be graded on their attitude, effort and knowledge of the units.
Low Adventure Initiatives and Games
PE205 - 0.25 CREDITS - QUARTER LONG - GRADE 10-12
Prerequisite:
- None
This course will have a heavy emphasis on completing challenges cooperatively. With a “Challenge by Choice” mantra, this course will challenge your ability to problem solve, while learning about your strengths and weaknesses and supporting others. The class will take advantage of Westborough’s new low element adventure course. Students will be taught how to work together while maintaining a safe environment for all abilities. The initiatives will range from tag games and simple challenges to solving problems both mentally and physically. The course will be a prerequisite for the High Adventure & Rock Climbing course. Students will be assessed via rubrics and on their engagement in the challenges and group discussions. Students will keep a log of their numerous experiences and how they are applicable to life after school.
High Adventure & Rock Climbing
PE216 - 0.25 CREDITS - QUARTER LONG - GRADE 10-12
Prerequisite:
- Successful completion of Low Adventure Initiatives and Games
For this course students will have had to complete the Low Adventure Initiatives and Games elective. The course will take team building to a whole different level - literally. Students will learn how to tie knots, belay, put on harnesses, and keep others and yourself safe. Students will take advantage of Westborough’s new and improved high ropes course and climbing wall. Students will learn how to trust others and push themselves farther than they thought possible. Part of this course is discovering your limitations and pushing past them while learning lifetimes skills that will give students an avenue for stress relief and enjoyment. Students will be required to demonstrate proficiency in the high ropes skills listed above. Students will also be required to take some leadership in some of the Low adventure courses. Students will be graded using formative and summative assessments.