• Physical Education •
Mr. James Buonocore
email: jbuonocore@ledyard.net
phone: 464-9600 x224Basic Physical Education
Ms. Kathryn Lyon
email: klyon@ledyard.net
phone: 464-9600 x124Basic Physical Education, Elective Physical Education
Mr. Eric Person
email: eperson@ledyard.net
phone: 464-9600 x125Basic Physical Education, Elective Physical Education, Sports Psychology Mr. Peter Vincent
email: pvincent@ledyard.net
phone: 464-9600 x123Basic Physical Education • Courses Offered •
Basic Physical Education (1011 Male, 1051 Female) The minimum graduation requirement is 1.0 credit in Physical Education. All students must take Physical Education in grades 9 and 10. All courses meet alternate days for one semester. The Physical Education program includes instruction and competition and strives to improve students’ self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, and responsible behavior. Each student will have the opportunity to improve motor skills, knowledge, attitudes, and appreciation of a variety of sports.
Program objectives include the enhancement of skillful moving, increased mental alertness, promotion of active lifestyle habits, and the constructive use of leisure.
The basic program will incorporate a fitness-related component every class. The remainder of the period will focus on skill development, knowledge of individual and team sports, and a culminating activity.
The following is the recommended course sequence: Grade 9 fall=Grade 10 spring Grade 9 spring=Grade 10 fall. Open to grades 9 and 10 to complete graduation requirements. Students may take physical education classes twice in an academic year only with written approval of the instructor. (.5 credit - meets alternate days for one semester).
Elective Physical Education (1031 Male, 1071 Female) This elective program will provide the opportunity to further fitness development and allow the students to engage in selected individual and team sports. Field trips are a required part of this course. There will be a minimum charge per field trip. Students may take physical education classes twice in an academic year only with written approval of the instructor. (.5 credit - meets alternate days for one semester). Open to 11th and 12th grade students who have completed the requirement of the Basic Physical Education program.
Sport Psychology (1020) Students will be introduced to "mind, body, spirit" education. Students will explore how the mind interacts, influences and determines outcomes during physical activity, game, and contest settings. Personality types, stress management, anchoring, player/coach relationships, expectations, game preparation, muscle memory, visualization, sport ethics, motivation, conflict resolution, flow, birth order, concentration, contest preparation, and team cohesion are some of the topics to be explored - all through the lens of optimal performance. Prerequisite: Completion of Basic Physical Education requirement. (.5 credit—meets alternate days for one semester). Open to grades 11-12.
ONE (1) CREDIT IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION IS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION.