🎯 Our Philosophy

We understand that physical education is about more than just sports and exercise. Our dedicated staff promotes lifelong healthy habits while fostering teamwork, leadership, and personal growth.

📚 Program Overview

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Lifelong Fitness

Building healthy habits and fitness routines that last a lifetime

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Physical Literacy

Developing confidence, competence, and understanding in physical activities

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Health & Nutrition

Understanding proper nutrition, wellness, and healthy lifestyle choices

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Mental Wellness

Promoting mental and emotional health through physical activity

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Teamwork

Creating positive relationships and developing leadership skills

Inclusive Programs

Adaptive PE ensuring all students can participate and succeed

We emphasize complete wellness through comprehensive health education:

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Nutrition Education
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Stress Management
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Mental Health Awareness
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Sleep & Recovery
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Injury Prevention
Adaptive PE

🎓 LHS Health & Fitness Graduation Requirements

Students must complete 1.0 credit of Physical Education to graduate from Loveland High School.

Explore our PE course offerings below to find the right fit for your interests and goals!

📚 Physical Education Courses

Course Code: 7626
Credit: 0.5 PE Credit

This course combines aquatic activities with comprehensive fitness training. Students develop swimming skills, water safety knowledge, and overall physical fitness.

Course Components:
  • Swimming technique and stroke development
  • Water safety and lifesaving skills
  • Aquatic fitness and conditioning
  • Cardiovascular endurance through swimming
  • Land-based fitness training
  • Flexibility and strength building
What You'll Learn:
  • Proper swimming techniques for multiple strokes
  • Water safety protocols and emergency response
  • How to create and maintain a fitness routine
  • Understanding of cardiovascular health

Note: Students must be comfortable in water. Swimsuit required.

Course Code: 7600
Credit: 0.5 PE Credit

A comprehensive fitness course designed to help students develop lifelong health and wellness habits through various training methods and fitness activities.

Course Components:
  • Cardiovascular endurance training
  • Muscular strength and endurance development
  • Flexibility and mobility work
  • Core strengthening exercises
  • Personal fitness goal setting
  • Health and wellness education
What You'll Learn:
  • How to create personalized workout plans
  • Proper exercise form and technique
  • Understanding fitness principles and training methods
  • Nutrition basics for athletic performance
  • Injury prevention strategies
Course Codes: 8618, 8619
Credit: 0.5 PE Credit (satisfies PE graduation requirement)

Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) Level 1 provides leadership development, citizenship training, and physical fitness education through military-style instruction.

Program Components:
  • Leadership skills development
  • Physical fitness training and testing
  • Military drill and ceremony
  • Character education and citizenship
  • Teamwork and discipline
  • Community service opportunities
Physical Fitness Focus:
  • Military fitness standards and assessments
  • Cardiovascular conditioning
  • Strength and endurance training
  • Proper exercise techniques

JROTC Level 1 satisfies the PE graduation requirement and provides additional leadership and citizenship education.

Course Code: 8020
Credit: 0.5 PE Credit

This course combines physical activity with in-depth study of nutrition, wellness, and healthy lifestyle choices. Perfect for students interested in health sciences, nutrition, or athletic training.

Course Components:
  • Comprehensive nutrition education
  • Understanding macronutrients and micronutrients
  • Meal planning and healthy cooking basics
  • Physical fitness activities
  • Mental and emotional wellness
  • Lifestyle disease prevention
What You'll Learn:
  • How nutrition affects physical performance
  • Reading and understanding food labels
  • Creating balanced, nutritious meals
  • Understanding dietary needs for different activities
  • Wellness strategies for lifelong health
  • Connection between nutrition and mental health

Ideal for students interested in health sciences, nutrition, sports medicine, or coaching.

Course Code: 7628
Credit: 0.5 PE Credit

This course combines team sports participation with comprehensive fitness training. Students develop athletic skills, teamwork, sportsmanship, and physical fitness through various team sports.

Sports Covered:
  • Basketball - fundamentals and team strategies
  • Volleyball - skills and game play
  • Soccer - techniques and tactics
  • Flag Football - offensive and defensive plays
  • Softball/Baseball - batting, fielding, and base running
  • Ultimate Frisbee and other team activities
Fitness Component:
  • Sport-specific conditioning
  • Agility and speed training
  • Strength and power development
  • Cardiovascular endurance
What You'll Learn:
  • Rules and strategies for multiple sports
  • Teamwork and communication skills
  • Sportsmanship and leadership
  • Game analysis and tactical thinking
Course Codes:
• Men's Weights & Fitness: 7632
• Women's Weights & Fitness: 7634
Credit: 0.5 PE Credit

Introduction to resistance training and weight room safety. This course teaches proper lifting techniques, strength training principles, and comprehensive fitness development.

Course Components:
  • Weight room safety and etiquette
  • Proper lifting form and technique
  • Major lift instruction (squat, bench press, deadlift)
  • Accessory exercises and isolation movements
  • Program design basics
  • Cardiovascular fitness training
Training Focus:
  • Building foundational strength
  • Muscular endurance development
  • Progressive overload principles
  • Recovery and rest strategies
  • Nutrition for strength training
What You'll Learn:
  • Safe and effective lifting techniques
  • How to spot and assist training partners
  • Creating personalized strength programs
  • Understanding muscle groups and exercises
  • Injury prevention in weight training

Perfect for beginners and students looking to build strength for sports or general fitness. No prior weight training experience required.

📋 Additional Information

Course Selection Tips:

  • Choose courses that align with your interests and fitness goals
  • Consider trying different types of PE to explore various activities
  • Talk to your counselor about which courses fit your schedule
  • All PE courses count toward your graduation requirement

What to Bring:

  • Athletic shoes appropriate for the activity
  • Comfortable athletic clothing
  • Water bottle for hydration
  • Positive attitude and willingness to participate

Questions About PE Courses?

Contact your school counselor or visit the Physical Education department to learn more about course offerings and find the right fit for you!

View the complete course catalog: TSD Course Catalog