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PEP SQUAD/PHYSICAL EDUCATION

P781
This course provides an opportunity for students to participate in pep squad activities. Movement knowledge and dance
fundamentals, coupled with physical education curriculum concepts, fulfill the content of the course. These skills are applied in
various performances such as football games, parades, field tournaments, and pep assemblies. Meets the California State
Requirements for Physical Education.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION

P775 (Grade 9)
P720

A Physical Education program should help students develop a life-long commitment toward their own physical well-being,
health, and fitness. This program puts emphasis on fitness, team and individual sports, gymnastics, aquatics, and recreational
games. The courses are offered over flexible time spans for various units to meet the interest of students. A physically-educated
person is one who has mastered the necessary movement skills to participate confidently in many different forms of physical
activity, values physical fitness, and understands that both are intimately related to health and well-being.
PRIVATE STUDY - PHYSICAL EDUCATION

P721
For students who are being judged for pre-Olympic sports. Students must have prior approval to receive credit.

PROFESSIONAL DANCE I
PHYSICAL EDUCATION O707

May be used as high school P.E. credit
Professional Dance is for the student who would like to explore and prepare for careers in the dance pathway. Students will
learn the physical conditioning and preparation needed to prepare for post-secondary education and/or employment. Dance
technique will be perfected in a variety of disciplines through both a traditional dance class format and showcase
performances.
PROFESSIONAL DANCE II

O709

May be used as high school P.E. credit
This is the second course in the Professional Dance sequence. Students continue to perfect their dance technique in a variety of
disciplines while building choreographic and production skills.
PROFESSIONAL DANCE III

O706

May be used as high school P.E. credit
This is the third course in the Professional Dance sequence. Students continue to perfect their dance technique in a variety of
disciplines while building choreographic and production skills.
ROTC

Offered at Orange High School

X750
Course objectives for the Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program focus on developing self-discipline,
strengthening character, and developing informed and responsible citizens. The course encompasses five major units of study:
Leadership Tenets, Physical Fitness and Health, Drill and Ceremonies, Marksmanship, and Military Organization and
Orientation. Meets the California State Requirements for Physical Education.

KEY * meets UC approval for “A-G” ^ meets course requirements for NCAA
An “E” at the end of the course number indicates that the class is offered online through Virtual Learning