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Using biblical integration, (Romans 12:1) the bible tells us to “present our bodies a living and holy sacrifice acceptable to God”, Santa Fe Christian follows the National Standards for Physical Education while aligning with State of California’s Physical Education Framework and Content Standards. According to the Surgeon General, regular physical activity is one of the most important things that a person can do to maintain and improve their physical health, mental health, and overall well-being. A student who is physically educated is more likely to become a healthy adult who is motivated to remain healthy and physically active throughout his or her life. With physical education, students become confident, independent, self-controlled, and resilient; develop positive social skills; learn to set and strive for personal, achievable goals; learn to assume leadership, cooperate with others, and accept responsibility for their own behavior; identify parallels between sports and the Christian lifestyle; and improve their academic performance. The physical education courses fulfill the state mandated requirements to graduate. (One year for 6th grade, one year for 7th grade, one year for 8th grade, one year for 9th grade and one additional year for grades 10th – 12th.) Education Code Section 51222 provides for 400 minutes of physical education every 10 school days for students in grades seven through twelve.
Upper School Physical Education (9)
(Required in grade 9)
This course is required for one year of ninth grade. Health will be taught to ninth graders as an 8 week pull-out section. Students may repeat this course any time (without the Health pull-out) throughout their remaining high school semesters. This course will be taught in same sex classes with no more than thirty students per class. Students will also experience co-educational recreation game activities. This class is designed to acquaint each student with the rules, strategies, and skills involving many of the following activities: volleyball, basketball, football, soccer, softball, baseball, hockey, lacrosse, badminton, golf, weight training, aerobics, step aerobics, physioball, pilates, and recreation games. Students will experience a wide variety of exercises for flexibility, muscular strength, and endurance, as well as cardio respiratory endurance. Students will create a “Sportfolio” which will include a personal fitness plan based on fitness concepts, principles, and strategies; body composition assessment; and nutrition for wellness. Students will be expected to improve and/or maintain their level of physical fitness for health and performance through regular daily participation. The class will participate in the California’s “fitnessgram” testing program, or “The President’s Challenge”. Students will learn that they are responsible for maintaining a healthy body consistent with God’s Word. (Romans12:1) “Present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice acceptable to God.”
Health (9)
(8 week pull-out from PE required in grade 9)
Health will be taught to ninth graders as an 8 week pull-out section. This course is focused on living in a Biblical fashion, beginning with our rela-tionship to the Lord. The overall goal is to increase understanding of the unique connection between physical health and mental and spiritual health, resulting in lifestyle decisions that please and honor God. This goal is based on three Biblical principles that God created the human body for His glory and for a sovereign purpose in history; that our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit and should be treated with respect; and that the physical, mental and social dimensions of health need to be Christ-centered and balanced with the spiritual dimension..
Upper School Physical Education (10-12)
(May be taken to fulfill graduation requirement)
Students may repeat this course any time throughout their remaining high school semesters. This course will be taught in same sex classes with no more than thirty students per class. Students will also experience co-educational recreation game activities. This class is designed to acquaint each student with the rules, strategies, and skills involving many of the following activities: volleyball, basketball, football, soccer, softball, baseball, hockey, lacrosse, badminton, golf, weight training, aerobics, step aerobics, physioball, pilates, and recreation games. Students will experience a wide variety of exercises for flexibility, muscular strength, and endurance, as well as cardio respiratory endurance. Students will create a “Sportfolio” which will include a personal fitness plan based on fitness concepts, principles, and strategies; body composition assessment; and nutrition for wellness. Students will be expected to improve and/or maintain their level of physical fitness for health and performance through regular daily participation. The class will participate in the California’s “fitnessgram” testing program, or “The President’s Challenge”. Students will learn that they are responsible for maintaining a healthy body consistent with God’s Word. (Romans12:1) “Present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice acceptable to God.”
Athletic Physical Education (9-12)
(May be taken to fulfill graduation requirement)
The additional two semesters of the physical education requirement may be fulfilled by participating on a Santa Fe Christian sanctioned athletic team. Students enrolled in PE (9) may participate in SFC athletics and receive credit for both at the same time. Each season of sport will fulfill a semester of credit. For example: a sophomore boy that plays football in the fall season, basketball in the winter season, and baseball in the spring season will earn three semesters of credit. Another example is: a sophomore girl that plays volleyball in the fall season, then plays volleyball as a junior in the fall season, and finishes with volleyball again in the fall season as a senior will fulfill three semesters of credit. Cheerleading is equal to one season of sport. Grading scale will be based on Pass/Fail.
Independent Study Physical Education (ISPE) (9-12)
(May be taken to fulfill graduation requirement)
The additional two semesters of the physical education requirement may be fulfilled with an Independent Study Physical Education (ISPE) approved activity. Students enrolled in PE (9) may participate in ISPE and receive credit for both at the same time. The ISPE option is designed to incorporate those students that are competitive in an activity that is not sanctioned by the Santa Fe Christian athletic department. The time required to participate in ISPE is 60 hours for one semester of credit. Before beginning the activity; the student must fill out the “Independent Study Physical Education” contract and get approval by the PE department chair by August 15th for Semester 1 and December 15th for Semester 2. The student must be involved in active competition during the semester of request. The student must have a certified instructor or coach who is supervising the required hours. Once approved, the student is required to fill out and turn in the “ISPE “Weekly Logs” that have been signed by their instructor verifying hours completed. The student must be willing to meet with the PE department chair during the semester to assure progress in a timely manner. The approved activities include: Equestrian, Figure Skating, Gymnastics, and other activities upon request. Each request will be considered on a case by case basis. Grading scale will be based on Pass/Fail.
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