Physical Education

This course is designed to increase students’ awareness and understanding of choices that support a healthy lifestyle. Students will demonstrate learning through class discussions, assignments, projects, assessments, and participation in learning experiences both in and outside the classroom.

Topics include substance abuse prevention, sexual health education, nutrition and dietary patterns related to disease prevention, the risks associated with sedentary lifestyles, unintentional injury prevention, violence and suicide prevention, healthy relationships, and mental and emotional well-being. Students will also learn about community resources available to support personal health and wellness.

The primary emphasis of this course is for students to develop lifelong fitness skills through participation in team games. Fitness concepts and skills are taught through a variety of recreational and leisure activities such as volleyball, flag football, basketball, soccer, kickball, and wiffle ball.

Instruction emphasizes teamwork, cooperation, and sportsmanship while promoting physical fitness and social responsibility. This course encourages active participation and helps students build skills that support a healthy, active lifestyle beyond the school setting.

The primary emphasis of this course is to help students develop lifelong fitness skills through participation in team games. Fitness concepts and skills are taught through a variety of recreational and leisure activities such as volleyball, flag football, basketball, soccer, kickball, and wiffle ball.

Instruction emphasizes group participation, cooperation, teamwork, and sportsmanship while supporting physical fitness and personal responsibility. This course encourages students to become active, socially responsible individuals who value lifelong physical activity.

The primary emphasis of this course is for students to develop knowledge of advanced fitness concepts, including conditioning and weight training. Fitness concepts and skills are taught through a variety of exercises, demonstrations, and lifting techniques.

Instruction emphasizes proper form, safety, group participation, cooperation, and teamwork while promoting personal responsibility. This course supports the development of lifelong fitness habits and encourages students to become active, socially responsible individuals.

This course is designed to help students develop knowledge of advanced fitness concepts, including conditioning and weight training. Fitness skills are taught through a variety of exercises, demonstrations, and lifting techniques.

Instruction emphasizes proper technique, safety, group participation, and cooperation while promoting personal responsibility. This course supports the development of lifelong fitness habits and encourages students to become active, socially responsible individuals.

This course is designed to help students develop knowledge of advanced fitness concepts, including conditioning and weight training. Fitness skills are taught through a variety of exercises, demonstrations, and lifting techniques.

Instruction emphasizes proper technique, safety, group participation, and cooperation while promoting personal responsibility. This course supports the development of lifelong fitness habits and encourages students to become active, socially responsible individuals.

This course is designed for students interested in participating in the Unified Special Olympics program. Special Olympics promotes social inclusion through shared sports training and competition experiences by bringing together students with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team.

Unified Sports is built on the principle that training and playing together fosters friendship, understanding, and respect. Teams are composed of students of similar age and ability. Students enrolled in this course will serve as mentors and teammates for members of the Neosho Junior High Special Olympics Team, supporting skill development, teamwork, and inclusive participation.

This course combines physical fitness development with participation in lifetime sports and games. Students will learn and apply both health-related and skill-related components of physical fitness through a variety of exercises, activities, and individual and team sports.

Emphasis is placed on establishing and maintaining an appropriate level of physical fitness. Students will use physical fitness assessments and physical education standards to evaluate their current fitness levels and set goals for improvement. Instruction also includes learning the fundamental skills, rules, and strategies associated with a variety of sports and games.

This course promotes lifelong physical activity by fostering an understanding of fitness, movement, and healthy habits.

This course focuses on physical fitness development through participation in lifetime sports and games. Students will learn and apply both health-related and skill-related components of physical fitness through a variety of exercises, activities, and individual and team sports.

A primary emphasis is placed on establishing and maintaining an appropriate level of physical fitness. Physical fitness assessments and physical education standards are used to help determine each student’s fitness level, set goals, and monitor progress. Students will work to improve their personal fitness results over time. Instruction also includes learning the fundamental skills, rules, and concepts associated with a variety of sports and games.

Adapted Physical Education provides specially designed instruction for students who are unable to participate in a regular physical education class, even with modifications, accommodations, or supplementary aids and services. Instruction is individualized to meet each student’s unique needs and focuses on developing motor skills, physical fitness, and participation in physical activity to support overall health and well-being.

This course is designed to further develop the Neosho High School athlete’s physical and mental performance through a structured program of lifts, drills, and exercises. The primary goals are to improve athletic performance, reduce the risk of injury, and support character development.

Instruction emphasizes both health-related and skill-related components of physical fitness. Students will focus on building strength, endurance, flexibility, speed, agility, and power while developing discipline, teamwork, and goal-setting skills that support success in athletics and beyond.

This course is designed to further develop the Neosho High School athlete’s physical and mental performance through a structured program of lifts, drills, and exercises. The primary goals are to improve athletic performance, reduce the risk of injury, and support character development.

Instruction emphasizes both health-related and skill-related components of physical fitness. Students will focus on building strength, endurance, flexibility, speed, agility, and power while developing discipline, teamwork, and goal-setting skills that support success in athletics and beyond.

Students will learn through a variety of activities that develop cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and physical skills. Instruction emphasizes understanding and applying fitness concepts to achieve and maintain a healthy, active lifestyle. Students will be introduced to activities that can be continued and enjoyed beyond the school setting, supporting lifelong fitness and wellness. A fee may be required for certain off-campus activities.

Lifetime Wellness is designed to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and habits necessary for maintaining a healthy lifestyle throughout their lives. This course focuses on the interconnected nature of physical and mental wellness, emphasizing personal responsibility for overall health. Students will explore basic anatomy and body systems related to physical fitness, nutrition, and daily functioning, while examining how dietary choices and health behaviors impact long-term well-being. In addition, the course addresses mental and emotional health by introducing coping strategies, stress management techniques, and healthy decision-making skills. Through discussion, reflection, and practical application, students will learn how to adapt to life’s challenges and make informed choices that support lifelong wellness.

This course is designed for male student-athletes who are actively participating in school-sponsored sports and are committed to elevating their athletic performance beyond foundational strength training. Building upon prior strength and conditioning coursework, students will engage in advanced, sport-specific training focused on maximizing strength, power, speed, agility, and overall athletic efficiency.

Instruction emphasizes advanced lifting techniques, movement mechanics, injury prevention strategies, and performance tracking. Students will analyze training cycles, apply progressive overload principles, and refine mental toughness, discipline, and leadership skills essential for competitive athletics. Conditioning programs are aligned with in-season and off-season demands to support peak performance while reducing injury risk.

This course is intended for highly motivated athletes who demonstrate consistency, accountability, and a strong work ethic and who seek to prepare for higher levels of competition at the varsity, collegiate, or elite level.

This course is designed for male student-athletes who are actively participating in school-sponsored sports and are committed to elevating their athletic performance beyond foundational strength training. Building upon prior strength and conditioning coursework, students will engage in advanced, sport-specific training focused on maximizing strength, power, speed, agility, and overall athletic efficiency.

Instruction emphasizes advanced lifting techniques, movement mechanics, injury prevention strategies, and performance tracking. Students will analyze training cycles, apply progressive overload principles, and refine mental toughness, discipline, and leadership skills essential for competitive athletics. Conditioning programs are aligned with in-season and off-season demands to support peak performance while reducing injury risk.

This course is intended for highly motivated athletes who demonstrate consistency, accountability, and a strong work ethic and who seek to prepare for higher levels of competition at the varsity, collegiate, or elite level.