Phoenix Academy Physical Education

Physical Education

• Modern modes of living contribute to an increasing need for physical activity and education in the effective use of leisure time. This class will cover a wide range of activities which will allow students to participate in various individual and team experiences. They include flag football, soccer, softball, volleyball, basketball, golf, floor hockey, lacrosse, team handball, and physical fitness.

CAAEL PE

• CAAEL PE is a class offered to Indian Plains’ students from both Phoenix and Graduation academies. This is the one of the few classes in the IPHS curriculum that allows students from both academies to interact with each other on a daily basis. CAAEL PE combines ideologies of sportsmanship, cooperation, teamwork, positive collaboration, and empathy with the goals and procedures of the Chicago Area Alternative Education League. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a different sport each quarter

Health & Fitness

• This course is designed to provide a framework in which students can develop physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally.  Emphasis for this course will be on physical fitness, fundamental skills and rules of each activity, and knowledge of the importance of fitness for life.  Activities will include bowling, rollerblading, volleyball, wiffle ball, ladder golf, bag-o, ping pong, rock climbing, and other non-traditional sports activities.  Additionally, students will study health issues and further explore health-related concepts.  Topics covered include health and wellness, nutrition, promoting safe and healthy relationships, personal care and healthy behaviors, and injury prevention.