Physical Education
Connecticut Technical Education and Career System's Physical Education course breakdown by grade. Courses may vary depending on the individual technical school.
Grade 9
1/2 Credit
Physical Education I
Grade 10
1/2 Credit
Physical Education II
Grade 11
1/2 Credit
Physical Education III
Grade 12
1/2 Credit
Physical Education IV
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Physical Education I (PE120, PE121)
Physical Education I promotes physical fitness through
total body movement. Students will be provided multiple opportunities for individual physical development in the
areas of strength, flexibility, coordination, endurance, balance, agility, range of motion and power. Students will
gain knowledge in proper exercise techniques and practices, cooperation, good nutritional habits, basic muscle anatomy
and elementary cardiovascular physiology in preparation for performance on the Connecticut Physical Fitness Assessment
and for application in their chosen trade/technology.
Physical Education II (PE220, PE221)
Physical Education II expands upon
physical fitness concepts taught in Physical Education I and addresses the effects of physical activity on dynamic
health and mechanics of body movement as it relates to everyday activities including those needed for their chosen
trade/technology.
Physical Education III (PE320, PE321)
Physical Education III provides opportunities for
students to develop the knowledge and skills related to safe participation in a variety of physical activities,
demonstrate fair play behaviors and attitudes and acquire and apply leadership skills. Students will apply their
knowledge of healthful living practices and fundamental movement skills learned throughout Physical Education I
and II to develop a personal fitness plan to meet their individual health needs as well as the physical needs necessary
to be successful in their chosen trade/technology.
Physical Education IV (PE420, PE421)
Physical Education IV is designed to deepen students’
understanding of well-developed movement, knowledge and skills required to live a healthy, active life and meet
the health-related physical fitness demands of their chosen trade/technology.