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Grading: Computer and Instructor Evaluated
Course Description: Aerobic dance performed with music to attain flexibility, performance skills, and cardiovascular fitness.
Notes: You must engage in this program for at least 13 weeks (approximately 90 days) to receive credit. A physical examination by a medical doctor is strongly suggested before beginning any exercise program. All medical clearance forms must be signed by a licensed MD.
10 lessons, 1 exam
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Grades: 9, 10
Course Type: Online
Grading: Computer and Faculty Evaluated
Course Description: The course presents the facts about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs so that students can make intelligent decisions regarding these substances and examine the consequences of their decisions. It introduces programs and solutions for those who may need help.
Notes: There is no textbook for this course
10 Lessons, 3 Tests
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Grading: Computer and Instructor Evaluated
Course Description: Let's go bowling! At the conclusion of this course, you should attain the advanced-beginner skill level by learning the correct approach, delivery, and scoring techniques. Access to a bowling alley and appropriate equipment for twenty-three games are required.
Notes: Students must bowl 15 games to get credit for this course. The bowling games are worth 20 percent of the final grade (an "A" grade is at least an average score of 120 from 15 games). Course includes CD-ROM.
6 lessons, 1 exam
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Grading: Computer Evaluated
Course Description: It's midnight. Do you know where your friends are? Drugs can affect all of us. Raise your awareness about drug use and abuse. Practical effects of drugs on the body and mind.
Notes: This course is .25 credits.
3 lessons, 1 final
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Grading: Computer Evaluated
Course Description: How to look great for your optimum weight. Nutrition vs. eating disorders. Learn the truth! This course answers questions about eating disorders such as obesity, anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and pica as well as principles of proper nutrition.
Notes: This course is .25 credits.
3 lessons, 1 final
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Grades: 10, 11
Course Type: Online
Grading: Computer and Faculty Evaluated
Course Description: This course gives students a basic understanding of immediate care for an injured or suddenly ill person. It does NOT replace the need for proper medical treatment. Some topics covered include what to do for bleeding, shock, wounds, burns, sudden illness, poisoning, and heat and cold-related emergencies.
Notes: There is no textbook for this course
11 Lessons, 4 Tests
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Grades: 9, 10
Course Type: Online
Grading: Computer and Faculty Evaluated
Course Description: The concepts taught in this course help students succeed in a program of personal fitness, health, and wellness. This approach teaches the importance of exercise, a student's own fitness needs, and how to attain and maintain fitness throughout life. Students learn about physical activities, nutrition, and planning their own workout programs. This course requires the student to do exercises.
Notes: The required textbook is Corbin and Lindsey, Fitness for Life, Fifth Edition, Human Kinetics, 2005
10 Lessons, 3 Tests
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Grading: Computer and Instructor Evaluated
Course Description: An individualized approach to physical fitness: cardiovascular endurance, strength, flexibility.
Notes: Students must engage in this exercise program for a minimum of 15 weeks to receive full credit. A physical examination by a doctor is required for this course; all medical clearance forms must be signed by a licensed MD.
6 lessons, 1 exam
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Course Type: Online
Grading: Computer Evaluated
Course Description: This course is an overall fitness and nutrition course designed for students who are involved in either competitive or recreational sports such as football, soccer, swimming, cheerleading, track, snowboarding, rock climbing, etc.
7 lessons, 1 exam
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Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Rigor: General
Course Type: Online
Grading: Computer Evaluated
Course Description: This course is designed to provide students with information on how to enhance their lives through exercise and a balanced diet. Cardiovascular fitness, muscular fitness, flexibility, nutrition, and weight control are among the topics discussed.
9 lessons, 9 submitted, 2 exams
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Grades: 10, 11, 12
Course Type: Online
Grading: Computer and Faculty Evaluated
Course Description: Fitness Fundamentals is designed to provide students with the basic skills and information needed to begin a personalized exercise program and maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. In this course, students will research the benefits of physical activity, as well as the techniques, principles, and guidelines of exercise to keep them safe and healthy. Students are required to have 12 weeks of physical activity for this course. Weekly workouts must equal at least 3 hours of physical activity accumulated over at least three days of the week. Cardio, strength, and flexibility training are required on a weekly basis. This course is designed to be completed in 14-16 weeks.
Notes: There is no textbook for this course
16 Lessons
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Grading: Computer and Faculty Evaluated
Course Description: Fitness Lifestyle Design is an online Fitness course (course code #1501310), course standards require students to participate in weekly cardiovascular, flexibility and strength and endurance activities. Students who are unable to participate in such physical exercises will be unable to complete the requirements of this course. Students who have an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) or some other physical limitation that prevents them from participating in physical activity should seek to enroll in an Adaptive Physical Education course, which is currently not offered via the Stetson Virtual School. For more information about Physical Education standards and Adaptive Physical Education standards, please consult with your school guidance counselor.
Notes: Course objectives: (1) Demonstrate competency or proficiency in self-selected activities; (2) Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness; (3) Know how to analyze and evaluate personal performance and regular participation in physical activity using technology to assess, enhance, and maintain fitness and skills; (4) Know how to apply the results of fitness assessments to guide changes in a personal program as lifestyle changes occur. (5) Know the benefits of a commitment to regular physical activity; (6) Know risks and safety factors that may affect physical activity throughout life; (7) Identify the effects of age, gender, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and culture upon physical activity preferences and exercise habits; (8) Evaluate the effectiveness and use of community resources related to fitness. (9) Know how to modify games and activities to allow for participation of students with special needs; and (10) Participate in games, sports, dances, outdoor pursuits, and other physical activities that contribute to the attainment of personal goals and maintenance of wellness.
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Grading: Computer and Instructor Evaluated
Course Description: Grip, stance, backswing, downswing, follow-through, short game, putting, problem shots, proper club for fairway distance/rough/greens/sandtraps; golf terminology, rules, etiquette. Requires 45 holes of golf over three to four months.
Notes: Students must have access to a VCR.
6 lessons, 1 exam
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Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Rigor: General
Course Type: Online
Grading: Computer Evaluated
Course Description: This course provides an overview of health. It studies the effect that lifestyle can have on one's overall wellness and the ways in which people can maximize their physical, emotional, and social health through positive lifestyle choices.
10 lessons, 6 submitted, 2 exams
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Grades: 10, 11
Course Type: Online
Grading: Computer and Faculty Evaluated
Course Description: This course presents material students need in order to understand how to become and stay healthy. It presents the skills necessary to weigh options, make responsible decisions, and develop behaviors that promote healthy lifestyles. Topics covered include physical fitness, nutrition, emotional health, functions of the bodily systems, diseases, and the environment.
Notes: The required textbook is Mercy and Merki, Health, Glencoe, 2003
12 Lessons, 3 Tests
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Grading: Computer Evaluated
Course Description: Health and wellness are an important part of your life. There is more to a healthy lifestyle than nutrition and exercise. In this course, you will explore the basic aspects of health and wellness. You will learn skills for leading a healthy lifestyle, making healthy choices, and managing stress; and you will learn about the effects of physical fitness and nutrition to your health. You will also learn strategies for disease prevention and effects that drugs and medicines have on your health.
4 assignments, 2 exams
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Course Type: Online
Grading: Computer Evaluated
Course Description: This course covers developing a healthy self, substance abuse prevention, human development, relationships, disease prevention, HIV/AIDS education, CPR and safety, consumer health, injury/violence prevention, nutrition, fitness, and community health.
8 lessons, 8 submitted, proctored final
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Grades: 10, 11, 12
Course Type: Online
Grading: Computer and Faculty Evaluated
Course Description: Students develop a basic understanding of sports as lifetime activities. Fundamental rules and skills are introduced. Individual sports include archery, golf, tennis, bicycling, and skiing. Team sports include football, baseball, basketball, hockey, volleyball, and soccer.
Notes: There is no textbook for this course
12 Lessons, 1 Test
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Grading: Computer and Instructor Evaluated
Course Description: Students must engage in this exercise program for a minimum of 10 weeks to receive full credit. Cardiovascular fitness through the four competitive strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly.
Notes: This course requires a physical exam by a medical doctor; all medical clearance forms must be signed by a licensed MD. Final lesson requires evaluation by swimming coach or certified swimming instructor. You must be able to provide proof of health insurance to take this course.
8 lessons, 1 exam
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| Intro to Lifetime Fitness & Wellness |
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Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Rigor: General
Course Type: Combination Online And Correspondence
Course Description: The goal of this class is to provide you with the knowledge to be healthy for a lifetime. The focus will be safety, nutrition, diet, and designing a workout.
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Grading: Computer and Instructor Evaluated
Course Description: Guidance in becoming more physically fit and in setting up a long-term program to maintain fitness. You must engage in this course for at least eight weeks, jogging a minimum of sixty miles over at least thirty days to receive a passing grade.
Notes: This course requires a physical exam by a medical doctor; all medical clearance forms must be signed by a licensed MD.
8 lessons, 1 exam
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Grading: Computer and Faculty Evaluated
Course Description: Signposts are everywhere in life, sending us in either positive or negative directions. Join us as we follow the signposts in Life Management Skills, and develop the skills for healthy and effective living. In this course students have an opportunity to develop or enhance life management skills important in making decisions for healthy and effective living. Through the study of real life issues, the goal is for students to form healthy attitudes and behaviors that promote personal development, health and well being.
Notes: Course objectives: Comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention; Demonstrate the ability to access valid health information and health-promoting products and services; Demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and reduce health risks; Analyze the influence of culture, media, technology, and other factors on health; Demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and quality of life; Demonstrate the ability to use goal setting and decision-making skills to enhance health; and Demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health.
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Grading: Computer Evaluated
Course Description: Guidelines for healthy weight control, nutrition and diet, exercise; myths and facts about weight control. Students are required to complete exercise and diet progress logs.
Notes: A physical examination by a medical doctor is strongly suggested before beginning any exercise program.
6 lessons, 1 exam
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Grading: Computer and Faculty Evaluated
Course Description: Personal Fitness is an online course requiring students to participate in weekly cardiovascular, flexibility and strength and endurance activities. Students who are unable to participate in such physical exercises will be unable to complete the requirements of this course. Students who have an individual educational plan (IEP) or 504 plan that require accommodations may enroll in this course, or depending on the physical limitations of the student, may be directed to enroll in the Adaptive Physical Education course also offered by Stetson Virtual School. A determination as to which course is the appropriate enrollment will be made by SUVSS along with the student’s IEP or 504 team.
Notes: Desired outcomes: Give students the knowledge and desire to establish personal health and fitness programs; Educate and motivate students to want to stay physically active and make healthy lifestyle choices far beyond their high school years; Help students realize that regular physical activity will increase their energy level and productivity; Provide safe, challenging, and enjoyable activities that will allow students to assess and evaluate their lifestyles; Help students to realize that personal fitness is just that -personal-and that their bodies will not be compared to others in any way; Help students understand the value of participating in physical activity to promote psychological well-being; Help students develop positive attitudes about their physical self-images because they will be making improvements in their programs and lifestyles; Help students realize that disease prevention, rather than treatment, can drastically cut health-care costs; and Give students the confidence to take control of many aspects of their lives.
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| Physical Education for Credit (Health/Physical Education) |
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Course Description: Students are required by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to complete one and one-half (1.5) credits of physical education over grades 9-12 and one and one-half (1.5) credits over grades 6-8. Credit may be earned through an individual fitness program developed with approval from the Virtual School program coordinator. Middle school students are required to take one-quarter (0.25) credit for each semester in attendance.
Students earn one-quarter (0.25) credit for every 37.5 hours of physical activity.
Downloads: Course Info (MS Word Doc) | Activities Log (MS Word Doc)
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Course Type: Online
Grading: Computer Evaluated
Course Description: Health Occupations is a preparatory class to help prepare students who are interested in a profession as a health care worker. Health Occupations is good preparation for anyone who is interested in working in the medical field, or in public health or safety, etc. This course is designed to give you an overview of the different areas associated with health sciences and health technology. Covers health care systems and trends, careers, ethics, terminology and basic anatomy, diversity, nutrition, job-seeking skills, and resume writing.
8 lessons, 8 submitted, proctored final
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Grades: 10, 11, 12
Course Type: Online
Course Description: In this course, students are introduced to medically accepted means of promoting physical and mental well-being. Among the subjects addressed are skills for living a healthy lifestyle, self-esteem, physical fitness and nutrition, the effects of alcohol and drugs on the human body, and disease prevention.
4 Evaluations, 2 Projects, 2 Progress Tests
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Grades: 10, 11, 12
Course Type: Online
Grading: Computer Evaluated
Course Description: In this course, students will learn what nutrition is and why it is important. This course will give students the knowledge and tools they need to make nutrition choices that will lead to a healthy lifestyle. The course focuses on the impact of nutrition on the human body, weight management, the function of nutrients and the interactions between nutrition and physical activity in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
4 Evaluations, 2 Projects, 2 Progress Tests
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Grading: Computer and Instructor Evaluated
Course Description: The forehand, backhand, lob, serve, and other skills necessary to play tennis; written and unwritten rules of the game; and singles and doubles strategy. Access to appropriate equipment and a partner is required.
8 lessons, 1 exam
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Grading: Computer and Instructor Evaluated
Course Description: Students must engage in this exercise program for a minimum of 12 weeks to receive full credit. Understand the basics in weight training. You will learn how to set up your own personal weight training program, and this course will help you to become more physically fit.
Notes: You must pass a physical fitness questionnaire to complete this course.
5 lessons, 1 exam
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