Physical Education

The goals of the physical education departmental are for students to:

• identify personally enjoyable activities they can use to maintain a physically active lifestyle;

• understand the importance of overall wellness in maintaining a healthy lifestyle;

• understand the value of integrity, respect and a positive mindset;

• respectfully advocate for themselves and others;

• develop personal values, beliefs, and an appreciation for individual differences;

• develop the skills and knowledge necessary to make responsible, healthy choices.

To graduate, students need to complete two physical education credits: one credit is completed in the freshman year with Wellness and the second credit is completed with one physical education course or dance class. The second physical education credit can also be earned through a Burr and Burton sponsored, pre-approved extracurricular commitment. For example, a student who is a member of a competitive sports team for a season is eligible for a one-third-credit exemption toward the physical education credit. Students must participate in three approved extracurricular credits to be exempt from a physical education credit.

Advanced Personal Fitness (Co-ed)

Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors
Advanced Personal Fitness is designed for students who want to continue to build upon and advance their knowledge of personal fitness. Students link the knowledge learned in Foundations to understand the “why” behind program creation. Students learn to identify muscle groups and relate them to movements, create team strength and conditioning programs, understand the importance of nutrition timing, research and analyze fitness-related topics, create an exercise library with demos, and compare/contrast/assess programming. Assessments are based on active participation, fitness logs, individual and group projects, creating and leading workouts/programs, and reflections. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Personal Fitness: Foundations and permission of the teacher.
CP Sports Medicine

Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors

Students in this class take an in-depth look at the skeletal and muscular system, with a focus on sports medicine. They learn the bones, their markings, muscles, actions, attachment points, and how muscles work. Common injuries are examined, with a consideration of risk, mechanism, treatment, and rehabilitation. Students also examine the sports medicine team and current issues in sports today.
Dance Studio

Students focus on challenging the physical body as well as understanding the form and technical requirements of different dance styles. Dance Studio students continue to perform with the Foundations ensemble. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Dance: Foundations. This course fulfills either the arts requirement or physical education requirement for graduation.
Dance: CP Advanced Projects

Experienced dancers who have successfully completed Dancer’s Studio benefit from focusing on additional movement genres, advanced choreography, and the development of leadership skills in the dance studio. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Dance Studio or permission of the teacher. This course fulfills either the arts requirement or physical education requirement for graduation.
Dance: Foundations

What does it take to be a dancer? This course is designed to provide students with the basic techniques needed to express themselves through the art of movement. Students explore a variety of dance styles, the use of body conditioning, the understanding of the body in motion, and are introduced to techniques and concepts of dance. Students of any level, beginner through advanced, are welcome. This course fulfills either the arts requirement or physical education requirement for graduation.
Neurodiversity in Sport and Performance

Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors
In this unique class, students aid in the design and implementation of a fitness program for learners with disabilities. Students help provide and enhance the skills necessary to enjoy a lifetime of health and wellness, leisure, recreation, and sports experiences. The curricular focus is on skill-related activities, lifetime fitness, socialization, and health and wellness. Additional topics include communication, appropriate modifications, cognitive and physical disabilities, community awareness and engagement, and careers. Students participate in the implementation of a safe, collaborative, and active environment. This class may be taken more than once; students taking it a second time must have a B or higher in the preceding course or permission of the teacher.
Personal Fitness (He/Him/They)

This course is designed for students who want to build a foundation of fitness and learn the habits of a healthy lifestyle. Students begin the class with a self-assessment and are introduced to the six foundational movements, basic lifts, and nutritional concepts. Basic technique is taught; movements and lifts are built upon to show progressions and variations. Throughout the course, students create goals and action steps, track workouts/progress, and write personal reflections. At the end of each month, students reassess their goals, and reflect on habits that helped and hindered them.
Personal Fitness (She/Her/They)

This class is designed for students who want to build a foundation of fitness and learn the habits of a healthy lifestyle. Students begin the class with a self-assessment and are introduced to foundational movements, basic lifts, lifting progressions, and nutritional concepts. Basic technique is taught; movements and lifts are built upon to show progressions and variations. Throughout the course, students learn to follow a workout, track workouts/progress, and write personal reflections. At the end of each phase of the strength program, students reflect on their progress, assess technique, reassess their goals, and identify habits that helped and hindered them. This class may be taken more than once; students taking it a second time must have a B or higher in the preceding course or permission of the teacher.
Personal Fitness 2 (All Genders)

Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors
This class is designed for students who successfully completed Foundations of Fitness and want to continue to build upon their fitness knowledge. Students understand the “why” behind programming and learn how to design programs for themselves and others. They take a deeper approach to understanding exercise progression and how to vary workouts. Students learn how nutrition impacts fitness and explore topics such as macronutrients, hydration, nutrition timing, supplement use, and finding reliable research sources. Assessments are based on active participation, fitness logs, individual and group projects, creating and leading workouts/programs, and reflections. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Foundations of Fitness with a B or higher or permission of the teacher. This class may be taken more than once; students taking it a second time must have a B or higher in the preceding course or permission of the teacher.
Wellness

Wellness is a comprehensive health class, required for graduation, and designed for 9th graders and sophomores. The curriculum focuses on communication, relationships, mental and emotional health, nutrition, human sexuality, and substance abuse. Students engage in cooperative games, the challenge course, and mindfulness practice. Students are assessed through projects, group discussions, and active class participation. This course is required and can be taken as a 9th or 10th grader. It is required for 10th grade transfer students who have not previously taken a Wellness or Health course. Students enrolled in Prep for Success fulfill the Wellness graduation requirement as part of the Prep for Success class.
Wilderness Skills and Survival

Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors
This class is designed for students interested in learning camping and wilderness survival skills or improving their recreational skills. Students practice outdoor cooking, fire making/safety, animal tracking, trapping and stalking, navigation, bushcraft, shelter building, friction fire, knots, tarp shelters, water purification, plant identification, fly fishing, winter travel techniques, wilderness trip planning, harvesting edible/medicinal plants, and backpacking/ camping skills. In addition, students are introduced to concepts in recreational ethics, risk management/ assessment, group dynamics/communication, and the power of observation. Students learn how to dress effectively for various types of weather conditions and are expected to be prepared for outdoor activities on a daily basis. As part of the course, students embark on an immersive three-day backpacking trip. Open to students in all grade levels.
Yoga

Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors
This class is based on the eight limbs of yoga, with a focus on connecting the mind and body through the physical practice of yoga. Students are introduced to a variety of yoga styles, such as Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Restorative, Yin, and Yoga Nidra. Students understand alignment and learn the key poses in each asana category of standing postures, forward bends, backbends, twists, and inversions. Breath is a focal point in each class and pranayama practices are taught. Ultimately, students learn a variety of yoga sequences that incorporate pranayama, asanas, and meditation. Through individual practice, students become more aware of their bodies, mind, emotions, and energy level. Assessment is based on participation, self-reflection, content knowledge, and the creation of an individual sequence. This class may be taken more than once; students taking it a second time must have a B or higher in the preceding course or permission of the teacher.