Physical Education 9 will emphasize personal fitness. Students will learn the many benefits that physical activity can have on their lives as well as the risk factors and possible dangers of living a sedentary lifestyle. Students will focus on the five health-related fitness components (cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition) and how they relate to personal wellness. Students will get an introduction to the weight room and the design of a personal exercise program. Personal goals will be implemented. There is an introductory unit on body composition and weight management. Personal fitness tests will be assessed in the following areas: cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility. The class will include the skills, strategies, rules, and etiquette of a wide variety of individual / dual activities as well as team sports. Units include: badminton, pickleball, tennis, soccer, football, speedball, volleyball, archery, basketball, table tennis, strength training, body composition and weight management, lacrosse, team handball, floor hockey, kickball, Omnikin ball, golf, and softball. All activities are played with an emphasis on teamwork, sportsmanship, effort, cooperation, and personal skill improvement.