Physical Education, Health and Driver's Education
Glenbrook South High School offers comprehensive Physical Education, Health and Driver Education programs which will help our students gain the knowledge and skills that will allow them to lead healthy, active, and fulfilling lives. The work in this department is guided by the following three principles: all of our students will realize the ideal of developing “a sound mind in a sound body;” that “strength / fitness should be functional and inclusive”; and “strength / fitness is not just for now, but for a lifetime.”
Courses
Physical Education
Adaptive Physical Education (PEA16100S, PEA16200S)
Grade: 11,12 Length: 1 Sem Credit: 0.5 GPA: All Subject
Adapted Physical Education is designed instruction that will appropriately modify physical activities to meet the unique needs, challenges, abilities and disabilities of the individual students enrolled.
Prerequisite: Permission from the Instructional Supervisor for Physical Education, Health, and Drivers Education.
Advanced Self-Defense and Fitness (PHS16100S, PHS16200S)
Grade: 11,12 Length: 1 Sem Credit: 0.5 GPA: All Subject
Your safety depends on your ability to avoid, diffuse or control any verbal or physical confrontation. This course will progress students through the importance of awareness, physiological and psychological responses, fear management and being a tough target all the way through physical confrontation scenarios and appropriate responses. Conflict resolution strategies along with physical techniques to protect ones-self will be continued and progressed from grade 10. This course is recommended for all students who wish to keep themselves and their family safe and includes strength training, circuit training, cross training and HIIT training. This is a semester-long course elective. Enrollment in this course precludes eligibility for seeking a waiver for varsity athletics or marching band.
Prerequisite: None.
Adventure Education I (PHA16100S, PHA16200S)
Grade: 11,12 Length: 1 Sem Credit: 0.5 GPA: All Subject
This course consists of learning individual and team-related activities, i.e., team building, trust activities, fire building, outdoor cooking, knot tying, rope work, climbing, rappelling, kayaking, and introduction to challenge course. A strong emphasis is placed on safety, cooperation, and problem solving. Enrollment in this course precludes eligibility for seeking a waiver for varsity athletics and marching band.
Prerequisite: None.
Adventure Education II (PHA26100S, PHA26200S)
Grade: 11,12 Length: 1 Sem Credit: 0.5 GPA: All Subject
This course builds upon the skills developed in Adventure Ed I, with emphasis on continued growth. The activities include advanced climbing and rappelling techniques, in depth work on the challenge course, team building skills, kayaking, personal challenge and leadership development. Enrollment in this course precludes eligibility for seeking a waiver for varsity athletics or marching band.
Prerequisite: Adventure Education I.
ARCH Physical Education
Grade: 11,12 Length: 1 Sem Credit: 0.5 GPA: All Subject
ARCH Physical Education provides a safe and specialized program that is consistent with the educational goals and philosophy of the district. The curriculum is adapted based on a student’s level of social-emotional functioning and fitness level.
Prerequisite: TBD
Dance I (PHD16100S, PHD16200S)
Grade: 11,12 Length: 1 Sem Credit: 0.5 GPA: All Subject
This course introduces students to basic dance terminology and skills, choreography and movement combinations as they experience different styles of dance. Forms of dance included: Ballet, Jazz, Latin, Hip Hop, Modern, and introduction to choreography. Fitness activities include cardiovascular conditioning, toning and resistance exercises, Pilates, Yoga, and Barre Training. Students are evaluated on their individual and group performances of each dance form as well as written and practical exams. No dance experience is needed to take this course.
Prerequisite: None.
Dance II (PHD26100S, PHD26200S)
Grade: 11,12 Length: 1 Sem Credit: 0.5 GPA: All Subject
Dance II is a course for the experienced dancer. Students will learn a variety of advanced dance skills and terminology where detailed aspects of these techniques are at an accelerated pace. Students will concentrate on self-directed choreography in various dance styles. The course will also include fitness related activities focusing on strength, flexibility, agility, coordination and balance that are beneficial and appropriate to the Dance 2 curriculum. This is a performance based course in which a prerequisite is required.
Basic Skills Recommended:
- Experience in choreographing. Regardless of the genre of dance. (Ex: Latin, Bollywood, Irish)
- Teaching experience: Having a comfortability and the confidence to instruct their peers.
- Independent work: Confidence to work on projects alone.
- Performance based class: Performing solo, as well as in groups.
Prerequisite: Approval of the dance teacher and demonstrate skills and the ability to choreograph from Dance 1.
Freshman Physical Education 161 (PEB26100S , PEB26200S, PEG16200S, PEG16200S)
Grade: 9 Length: 1 Sem Credit: 0.5 GPA: All Subject
Activities are designed to develop strength, coordination, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness. In addition, students will develop a knowledge base and practice fine motor skills in such activities as team building, fitness and strength training, self-defense, gymnastics, track, volleyball, soccer, dance, swimming, racquet sports and the use of Polar Heart Rate monitors.
Prerequisite: None.
Individual Sport & Fitness - (PIT16100S , PIT16200S)
Grade: 11,12 Length: 1 Sem Credit: 0.5 GPA: All Subject
Individual Sport & Fitness is a course intended for the student who wishes to engage in individual recreational activities which can be continued throughout life and into adulthood as a means to stay physically active. Students will learn a variety of skills, techniques, rules/etiquette, strategies, and terminology required to participate in gameplay of activities such as tennis, badminton, pickleball, swimming, disc golf, yard games and a variety of others. An emphasis will be placed on understanding why physical activity and the achievement of physical fitness are important in maintaining overall health and wellbeing; fitness activities that span all components of health related fitness (i.e. muscular strength, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, etc.) will be included to promote students’ individual fitness goals.
Junior Leaders 163 (PEL16300S), Senior Leaders 263 (PEL26300S)
Grade: 11,12 Length: 2 Sem Credit: 1.0 GPA: All Subject
This course is designed for students who are interested in developing leadership skills within a Physical Education environment. Junior year students will go through a year of training concentrating on lesson planning, teaching progressions, skill development, technique analysis, fitness development, and game strategies. The students will gain core knowledge of individual and team sports, fitness components, and leadership strategies. Senior year, students will be able to utilize their leadership skills and knowledge by assisting a Physical Education teacher. Responsibilities will include leading warm-ups, demonstrating and explaining skills, officiating game play, helping students with skill development, and being a positive role model to the students in class. Enrollment in this course precludes eligibility for seeking a waiver for varsity athletics or marching band.
Prerequisite: Students must submit an application and be accepted by a committee composed of present leaders and members of the physical education staff.
Lifeguard Training (PSA16100S, PSA16200S)
Grade: 11,12 Length: 0.5 Sem Credit: 0.5 GPA: All Subject
This course will provide the skills and knowledge to be taught in accordance with the Lifeguard Training guidelines established by the Red Cross. Successful completion of this course will result in Red Cross Lifeguard certification. This certification will include water safety, AED/CPR, and First Aid. Students with a strong swimming background are encouraged to take this course. Enrollment in this course precludes eligibility for seeking a waiver for varsity athletics or marching band.
Prerequisite: None.
Physical Education Medical (PEM2610LS, PEM2620LS)
Grade: 9,10,11,12 Length: 0.5 Sem Credit: 0.5 GPA: All Subject
This section is for students who are unable to participate in the Glenbrook South physical education curriculum because of medical restrictions.
Prerequisite: None.
Physical Management Honors (PHM17300S)
Grade: 11,12 Length: 1.0 Sem Credit: 1 GPA: All Subject
This course is open to junior and senior students by recommendation only. It is designed to challenge the highly motivated and physically active student with the primary focus of the course being centered on establishing, improving upon, and maintaining a healthy level of fitness. Students will engage in a combination of team and individual activities, physical conditioning, and an academic piece related to health, wellness, and physical fitness will also be included. A mini-triathlon will highlight the end of the second semester, as students will showcase their fitness training they have had throughout the school year.
Prerequisite: *Students must have maintained an “A” average in prior Physical Education classes and have a written recommendation from their current Physical Education teacher to be enrolled in this class. Honors credit is given for this course. Enrollment in this course precludes eligibility for seeking a waiver for varsity athletics or marching band. The grade for this course will be figured into the student’s academic grade point average.
Sophomore Physical Education 261
Grade: 10 Length: 0.5 Sem Credit: 0.5 GPA: All Subject
Sophomore PE is a fitness based course designed to improve overall fitness levels. Students will focus on strength training, cross training, cardiovascular fitness and flexibility. Students will develop a knowledge base and practice fine motor skills in such activities as basketball, soccer, self-defense, volleyball, swimming, racquet sports and the use of Polar Heart Rate monitors.
Prerequisite: None.
Team Sport & Fitness - (PHT16100S , PHT16200S)
Grade: 11,12 Length: 1 Sem Credit: 0.5 GPA: All Subject
Team Sport & Fitness is a course intended for the student who wishes to engage in team based activities and sports which can be continued throughout life and into adulthood as a means to stay physically active. Students will learn a variety of skills, techniques, rules/etiquette, strategies, and terminology required to participate in gameplay of activities such as soccer, ultimate frisbee, water sports, basketball, volleyball, handball, softball, and a variety of others. An emphasis will be placed on understanding why physical activity and the achievement of physical fitness are important in maintaining overall health and wellbeing; fitness activities that span all components of health related fitness (i.e. muscular strength, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, etc.) will be included to promote students’ individual fitness goals.
Total Body Conditioning (PHC16100S, PHC16200S)
Grade: 11,12 Length: 0.5 Sem Credit: 0.5 GPA: All Subject
This course offers the students opportunities to develop physical fitness through aerobics and total body conditioning activities. Activities include cardio kickboxing, step aerobics, Zumba, resistance training, and Yoga. The students will develop proper techniques and gain experiences to help lead a healthier and fit life. Students will be evaluated on their individual skill during each form as well as written and practical exams.
Prerequisite: None.
Total Body Conditioning EB (PHC1610ES , PHC1620ES )
Grade: 11,12 Length: 0.5 Sem Credit: 0.5 GPA: All Subject
This course offers the students opportunities to develop physical fitness through various aerobic and anaerobic activities including dance, water and step aerobics. The students will develop proper functioning of the body systems so they can adequately meet the demands placed upon them by their environment.
Prerequisite: None.
Weight Training and Conditioning (PWT16100S , PWT16200S)
Grade: 11,12 Length: 0.5 Sem Credit: 0.5 GPA: All Subject
This course is designed to improve cardiovascular fitness, athletic performance, and overall functional strength. Strength training principles and methodologies, in addition to conditioning activities will be incorporated to promote growth in strength, endurance, balance, agility, and speed. Proper technique, safety precautions and proper application of the principles of training will be emphasized. A plan to achieve goals will be developed and implemented during this course.
Prerequisite: None.
Weight Training and Conditioning II (PWT26100S, PWT26200S)
Grade: 11,12 Length: 0.5 Sem Credit: 0.5 GPA: All Subject
This course is designed for the intermediate to advanced athlete. Students will learn proper techniques, principles, and progressions of weight training to gain strength, muscle tone, and core stability. This course aims to improve athleticism, and physical fitness through high intensity cardio, weight training, and plyo-metrics. Students will engage in free weights, and other strength training modalities, as well as active and dynamic stretching to reach their fitness goals. The objective of this course is to teach students safe and technical sound methods to strength train. We stress correct form and technique, first and foremost. Students will also learn how to improve their footwork, agility, cardio, and core. Prerequisite: Instructor’s approval OR Coach’s recommendation.
Weight Training and Conditioning II EB (PWT2610ES , PWT2620ES)
Grade: 11,12 Length: 0.5 Sem Credit: 0.5 GPA: All Subject
This unit is designed for students who want to greatly improve their overall strength, conditioning, and athletic skill and abilities while gaining a deeper understanding of the anatomy and physiology of strength training.A variety of weight training principles,techniques, and exercises will be studied, discussed, and demonstrated. These exercises and techniques will be implemented into the students designed fitness and weight programs.The classroom curriculum emphasizes principles of weight training, cardiovascular conditioning, fitness, and the development of muscular strength and endurance. Enrollment in this course precludes eligibility for seeking a waiver for varsity athletics or marching band. Prerequisite: Weight Training and Conditioning OR Coach’s recommendation.
Health
Health 161 (PAH16100S, PAH16200S)
Grade: 10 Length: 0.5 Sem Credit: 0.5 GPA: All Subject
This course provides the student with opportunities to acquire knowledge and information concerning the relationship of health to oneself, one’s family, and community. Health Education at GBS is concerned with the ways and means of influencing positive changes in health related behaviors; enabling the student to act in ways which will provide optimum quality of life. The course goals are to provide students with the necessary resources to help them lead a long and healthy productive lifestyle. They will take part in the promotion of healthy behaviors, as well as, abstaining from harmful ones. Health Education offers a wide variety of topics that impact students physically, emotionally and socially.
Prerequisite: None.
Driver's Education
Driver Education 161 (DEC16100S, DEC16200S)
Grade: 10,11,12 Length: 0.5 Sem Credit: 0.25 GPA: All Subject
This course provides the student with opportunities to acquire knowledge and information regarding the rules of the road and safe operation of a vehicle. This course meets for a minimum of thirty clock hours during a semester. The classroom phase of driver education is required for graduation. A DLS year-long section will be available. Prerequisite: The student must be 15 1/2 years old to be eligible to take this course.
Driver Education 161 LA (DEC13100S, DEC13200S)
Grade: 10,11,12 Length: 0.5 Sem Credit: 0.25 GPA: All Subject
This course is designed for students enrolled in the ELL program who have been identified as proficient. This course provides the student with opportunities to acquire knowledge and information concerning driver education, BTW, and the rules of the road. Enrollment is limited to those students enrolled in the ELL program with permission of the ELL Program Coordinator.
Prerequisite: The student must be 15 1/2 years old to be eligible to take this course.
Driver Education Behind the Wheel 161 (DEC12300S)
Grade: 10,11,12 Length: 0.5 Sem Credit: 0.25 GPA: All Subject
This course is offered as an elective. Older students are scheduled first in order of their birthdays. Students are scheduled for the behind-the-wheel instruction one day each week. Students receive a total of six clock hours of instruction in the car. (May be taken pass/fail). Prerequisite: The student taking behind-the-wheel instruction must be in the classroom during the time that he/she is taking this phase of the course, or he/she must have completed the classroom phase.
Program of Studies
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Freshman |
Sophomore |
Junior / Senior Electives |
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Freshman Girls PE Freshman Boys PE |
Sophomore PE Driver Education Health Education |
Adaptive Physical Education Advanced Self-Defense / Fitness Adventure Education I and II Dance I and II Junior/Senior Leaders Lifeguarding Individual Lifetime Sports Team Lifetime Sports Physical Management (Honors) Total Body Conditioning Weights I and II |
Student Support
Physical Education
- Open 7:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ( 4 p.m. on Fridays)
- The Titan Learning Center (TLC) offers support in all subjects. For academic help, there are peer tutors and qualified adults available to assist students. Peer tutors are trained, vetted, and assigned according to the classes they are most qualified to tutor. Walk-ins are welcome.
Staff Directory
Rules and Regulations
During the summer of 2022, a joint team of physical education teachers and administrators participated in a summer curriculum project with the following goals:
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Review current practices in both schools;
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Gather feedback from students and parents;
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Compare practices of other schools within the Central Suburban League and other surrounding schools; and
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Recommend possible revisions to current physical education rules and regulations or board policy when appropriate.
A summary of the rules and regulations revisions for PE classes in Glenbrook High School District 225 has been compiled for our community.
General Physical Education Rules
- Students cannot have food (including gum) or beverages (other than water) in class.
- Students may bring water bottles to class.
- Students that bring food or beverages (other than water) to class will be asked to dispose of these items.
- If a student’s medical circumstances require food or beverage in class, the teacher will work with the student to make an accommodation.
- Students cannot have personal electronic devices in class unless the teacher approves a specific lesson.
- Students that bring personal electronic devices to class without approval from the teacher will be referred to the dean’s office.
- Students are to demonstrate proper locker room etiquette at all times.
- Locker room doors will be unlocked ten minutes before the end of the period. Students should not pound on the door.
- Cell phone use in the locker room is prohibited at all times.
- Lockers should not be shared. Students should only use the lockers that have been assigned.
- Lockers should be locked at all times. The school district is not responsible for the loss of any personal property. The locker room attendance will be able to provide a student’s locker combination if needed.
- Backpacks should be placed in the long locker. Do not leave backpacks on the bench or the floor to ensure that valuables are not stolen and that they are not creating a safety hazard.
- Only use the long locker during class for backpacks and clothes.
- After class, remove all items from the long locker, and place gym clothes in the short locker.
Physical Education Dressing and PE Uniform Rules
- Students are required to wear a school-issued PE uniform each class. PE uniform shirts, shorts, and heart rate monitor straps can be purchased from the school’s bookstore. Uniforms consist of:
- School-issued shirt;
- School-issued shorts or solid black athletic pants such as leggings, yoga pants, sweatpants, or wind pants (no holes, slits, patterns, colors other than black allowed);
- Non-marking athletic/tennis shoes (no boots, sandals, loafers, etc.);
- One-piece swimming suit for pool units (the school does not issue swimming suits); and
- School-issued heart rate monitor strap (when required by teacher).
- Students that do not have a complete uniform may rent pieces for a daily fee. Fees must be paid at the time the item is rented, and the item must be returned at the end of the class period:
- Shorts = $0.50
- T-Shirt = $0.50
- Heart Rate Monitor Strap = $0.50
Grading Procedures
All teachers adhere to a consistent grading procedure on regular attendance days.
Daily Points
Students can earn up to 10 points each class session.
- 2 Points – Properly dressed following PE uniform rules
- 4 Points – Fitness Portion
- 4 Points – Activity Portion
Points may be deducted if any of the expectations below are not being met:
- The student does not come to class dressed, following PE uniform rules, or prepared with the required supplies.
- Not dressed = 10 points deducted.
- Improperly dressed (when a student is missing one or more of the required PE uniform items but is dressed in other acceptable attire/clothes) = Up to 2 points deducted.
- The student does not perform the daily learning objective(s) to the standard set by the teacher.
- The student does not display a good attitude or sportsmanship towards their peers or teacher.
- The student is not demonstrating on-task behaviors or is not engaged in the learning objective(s) assigned for the day.
- The student disrupts the educational process or learning environment.
Taking PE as a Pass/Fail Class
A student may elect the pass/fail option for one course each semester per Board Policy.
A maximum of 2 credits (4 classes), not including Peer Group, Guided Study, Early Bird Physical Education, or Lab Assistant, may be taken during a student’s high school career with the Pass/Fail option.
Students interested in taking PE as a pass/fail option should contact their counselor.
Absences
It is anticipated that students will periodically be unable to attend class. A student’s absence will be considered: excused, exempted, or unexcused.
Excused Absence
Excused absences can be made up for credit.
Examples of excused absences include but are not limited to: called out by parent/guardian, doctor appointment, nurse visit, in or out of school suspension.
A student with an excused absence will initially receive 0 points for their daily grade until the absence is made-up for credit. Please see the Absence Make-Up Rules section of this document to make up an excused absence for credit (e.g., up to 10 points).
Unexcused Absence
Unexcused absences cannot be made up for credit.
Examples of unexcused absences include, but are not limited to, cutting class, refusing participation, or dressing.
A student with an unexcused absence will receive 0 points for their daily grade.
Exempted Absence
Exempted absences are given no credit. An exempted absence will not positively or negatively impact a student’s overall grade.
Examples of exempted absences include, but are not limited to:
- Attending a school-sponsored field trip;
- Attending an in-school college visit (limit of the equivalent of one block or 90 minutes per semester; Seniors only);
- Attending a school-sponsored athletic event;
- Attending a meeting (e.g., IEP/504, counselor, dean);
- Taking a school test (e.g., AP exam);
- Medical exemption from a doctor lasting longer than 2 calendar weeks;
- Bereavement leave; or
- Religious observance;
Absence Make-Up Rules
Students can make up an excused absence for credit. The following conditions apply:
- Excused absences can be made-up within 15 school days from the day the student returns to school; if the absence is not made-up within this time frame, the grade remains 0 points.
- Regardless of the type of make-up, students must fill out a make-up card/google form and have it approved by a PE teacher or fitness center staff member who witnessed the make-up work being performed. If a card is used, it should be returned to the student’s PE teacher to receive credit for missed work.
- Students must change into a full PE uniform to make up a class. Students that do not change into a full PE uniform will not receive credit. There are no exceptions to this rule.
The options for making up an excused absence include:
Before School
- Join an Early Bird PE Class.
- 7:05 AM – 7:45 AM
During School
- Join a PE class (of the same type that was missed) during an SRT or otherwise free period or during lunches A/B.
- Complete an independent make-up in the Fitness Center during an SRT or otherwise free period, or during lunches A/B.
After School
- Complete an independent make-up in the Fitness Center.
- 3:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Other Options
- Students unable to make up a class before, during, or after school should contact their teacher for an alternative fitness-based make-up opportunity.
- These activities may include but are not limited to: utilizing fitness tracking technologies (e.g., Map My Run, LFConnect, Polar GoFit); providing documentation of physical activity pre-approved by the teacher.
Extra-Curricular Activities: If a student is on a medical for Physical Education or does not participate in Physical Education on a certain day, they CANNOT participate in extracurricular activities. If you have a medical to get out of Physical Education for one day, you may not participate in athletic/extracurricular events that day.
Students Receiving a Medical Accommodation
For a student to receive a medical accommodation, a letter from a qualified medical provider must be provided to the school nurse, who will then provide a copy of the teacher. Medical letters must:
- Be signed by the student’s medical provider and include a date of service;
- Provide a reason for the medical accommodation, and list acceptable modifications when appropriate; and
- Specify the length of the exemption (e.g., number of weeks) or the date of the student’s next follow-up appointment.
Upon a student’s medical accommodation being approved, the following conditions will apply.
If the accommodation’s length is 2 weeks or less:
The student will continue to attend Physical Education class but will only participate to the extent allowed under the modifications provided from the medical letter that meets the above criteria, up to and including no participation.
If the student is unable to participate without modification, Absence Make-Up Rules will apply.
If the accommodation’s length is more than 2 weeks:
The school nurse will contact the Student Services department to assign the student to a Study Hall.
All missed work for medicals lasting more than 2 weeks will be marked as exempt.
A student missing more than half of the grading period will receive an “M” for a grade that semester.
For all accommodations:
The end of the student’s medical accommodation is determined by a medical letter that meets the previously stated criteria. The exemption will either end when the minimum length of exemption expires or on the student’s next follow-up appointment date.
To have a medical exemption extended or shortened, please provide an updated medical letter that meets previously stated criteria. The medical letter should specify that the student can resume physical education participation.
It should be noted that a student receiving a medical accommodation for physical education cannot participate in any extracurricular activities.
Students Receiving a Medical Accommodation During a Swimming Unit
Students will continue to attend class but only participate to the extent allowed under the modifications provided in the medical letter.
If a student has a medical accommodation specific to swimming (e.g., chlorine allergy), the student will be required to participate in an alternate activity. This same approach will be used for students who cannot swim for religious reasons.
If a student has a medical accommodation due to menstruation, the following conditions apply:
- The student must provide a note from a parent/guardian stating that the student cannot participate due to menstruation. If a student does not have a note, they can provide one for the following class.
- The student will participate in an alternate activity.
- If a student has provided a note excusing them from swimming and chooses NOT to participate in the alternate activity assigned by the teacher, the resulting grade will be a “zero” and cannot be made up.
Student Unable to Participate in a Swimming Unit Due to Religious Reasons
If a student cannot participate in a swimming unit for religious reasons, the student will be required to participate in an alternate activity.