Curriculum Guide 2018-2019 | Page 22

CURRICULUM GUIDE 2018-2019 428 CONCERT/MARCHING/PEP BAND 1.0 credit / full year commitment Prerequisite: One year of playing experience on selected instrument. Concert band is open to students who currently play a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument. In this class, students will receive guidance in techniques for producing proper tone, pitch, rhythm, posture, dynamics, and performance at different levels. Band is also a class designed to help build self-esteem (playing solos, achievement), cooperation (playing in an ensemble), and life skills (practice, study, commitment) through the discipline required to learn to play an instrument. We will also provide service to our school community. PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES: 024 PHYSICAL EDUCATION I In this one-semester course, students will learn the fundamentals and skills of individual, team and lifelong sports that will lead to a value of lifelong physical activity. Units may include flag football, team handball, basketball, soccer, wrestling, as well as strength and conditioning and personal fitness. Students will be evaluated on homework