Pullman High School

Required for all Freshman 

This course is designed to expose students to the widest variety of fitness options available while helping them to improve their individual fitness level. Participation and effort are expected in a variety of physical fitness activities include weight training, aerobic, anaerobic and core exercise, team and dual sports. Students will be tested on their fitness level gains using FITNESSGRAM assessments. This class cannot be taken concurrently with other fitness classes. 

Offered: Semester

Required for all Freshman

This course emphasizes informed decision making for healthy living now, and after high school. Students will increase their cognitive understanding of health and wellness in the classroom setting to support their decisions and life in the real world. Topics covered will include: Stress and Time Management, Identity, Emotions, Communications/Healthy Relationships, Technology, Sleep, Mental Health, Substances, Goal Setting, Nutrition, Diseases and Disorders, and Comprehensive Sexual Health. This course will also include instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillators (AED). 

Offered: Semester 

Prerequisite: PE 12 or Enrolled in grades 10-12

This class offers a program for those students who are motivated to improve their strength, agility and speed for maximum athletic performance. The weight-training program consists of Power and Olympic style weight lifting exercises and their variations. Injury prevention, flexibility exercises, agility and speed drills and plyometrics will also be part of the daily program. Progress and achievement will be measured regularly. Games will be played at the discretion of the staff. Students may enroll for repeated credit. 

Offered: Full Year/Semester

Prerequisite: PE 12 or Enrolled in grades 10-12 

This one-semester class is designed for students of all physical ability levels, with a focus on promoting lifelong habits for health & wellness. The Lifetime sport activities that will be included in the course are: team and individual sports. Other sport activities may be included throughout the semester as well. A fitness and conditioning portion of the class will be integrated in all units. Students are expected to participate in all conditioning activities & fitness assessments, meeting ALL components of fitness.

Offered: Full Year/Semester

Prerequisite: PE 12 or Enrolled in grades 10-12

This one-semester class is designed to improve all fitness components through regular yoga practice and a variety of cardio activities: walk/jog, bike, step aerobics, Zumba, etc. Each class period will be organized to meet multiple fitness components and strong emphasis will be placed on mental health through the practice of mindfulness and relaxation for stress relief. Through exposure to a variety of yoga styles throughout the semester, you’ll be prepared to participate in community yoga classes. The walking portion will involve campus walks, on and off the track as long as the weather permits. Students are expected to participate in all conditioning activities & fitness assessments, meeting ALL components of fitness.

Offered: Full Year/Semester

(Fee Required)

Prerequisite: SENIORS ONLY

This one-semester class is designed for SENIORS of all physical ability levels, with a focus on access to community resources that promote healthy habits and participation in activity outside of high school. Activities that will be included in the course are: tennis, ultimate Frisbee, ice skating, disc golf, badminton, pickle ball, softball, bowling, golf, swimming and yoga. Other activities may be included throughout the semester as well. A fitness and conditioning portion of the class will be integrated in all units. Students are expected to participate in all conditioning activities & fitness assessments, meeting ALL components of fitness. A unique aspect of this course is that eight to ten times throughout the semester we will take busses to off-site facilities to participate in a sport or activity. We will seek teacher recommendations for the course as needed (not required) to ensure that students can handle the added responsibilities of accessing community resources off campus. The class fee is estimated at $60-80. Scholarships will be available to any student in need. Please inquire with your guidance counselor.

Offered: Semester