High School Courses

Physical Education

REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION
By state law, every High School student is required to pass four years of Physical Education. Each semester counts as 1/8 (0.125) of a credit. One full credit is necessary for graduation.  Students will choose two PE electives for the year.  Each elective meets one time per week.  

Any student who participates in athletics outside of school must also be enrolled in a Physical Education or Dance class at Dalton unless an exception has been granted by the Department Chair and the High School Director for the student to enroll in P.E. 3906 (PE Outside).  

If students are on one or more school teams during the academic year, they must register for a PE or dance class in accordance with the following guidelines: 
  1. All Ninth grade athletes must attend all PE classes during both semesters. Ninth grade students will be excused from P.E. only during a season they compete for a Dalton team. They must return to P.E. one week after their last game.
  2. Students in grades 10-12 on only one team during the school year must attend their Physical Education classes when they are not competing for a Dalton team. Once their Dalton team season begins they no longer need to attend PE class but must return one week after their last game.
  3. PE 3902 - Two Sport Athlete - is for students who play two or three Dalton sports in the academic year and who have played those sports in the previous high school academic year at Dalton. In order to qualify for this exemption, a student must have played on two or three teams the previous H.S. academic year at Dalton and continue to play on those teams for the following year. The student will be registered for PE 3902. Department approval is required to register for PE 3902.
  4. Students with a medical excuse for a day of Physical Education must give the excuse to the instructor and proceed to the gym. Students will be graded on participation, effort, skill, and attendance.
  5. Missing Practices and Games: Students who are members of athletic teams are expected to attend scheduled practices and contests. If a participant does not attend a practice or contest, the coach should use good judgment to determine an appropriate consequence (from limiting playing time for infrequent offenders, to possible expulsion from the team for the most serious offenders).
Dress Code and Code of Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook

  • Physical Education

    There are a number of courses available within the Physical Education program. These courses will be elected by all students entering grades 9-12 in the Fall. (If an elective does not receive enough interest the department not be able to offer that elective.) A dance course may be substituted for a physical education course.

    Fall and Spring Semesters, 0.125 credits per semester

  • Physical Education

    Students will choose one elective for each section of PE they enroll in. Below are the electives offered, however the period each elective is offered is dependent upon availability at the gym.
    • Physical Fitness (circuit training including cardiovascular fitness, strength training, etc.)
    • Yoga (physical and mental disciplines including a variety of movements and stretching techniques)
    • PE Games (All levels of Physical Education Games)
    • Spinning (indoor cycling building strength and endurance complimented by fun music)
    Fall/Spring Semesters Course, 0.125 credits 

  • Physical Education

    Students will choose one elective for each section of PE they enroll in. Below are the electives offered, however the period each elective is offered is dependent upon availability at the gym.
    • Physical Fitness (circuit training including cardiovascular fitness, strength training, etc.)
    • Yoga (physical and mental disciplines including a variety of movements and stretching techniques)
    • PE Games (All levels of Physical Education Games)
    • Spinning (indoor cycling building strength and endurance complimented by fun music)
    Fall/Spring Semesters Course, 0.125 credits 

  • Physical Education: Outside PE

    For students who participate in a formal competitive sport or performance activity outside of Dalton. Progress reports must be turned in twice a semester from outside coach/instructor to PE Department Chair. Students must attend practices or rehearsals at least three times a week for 1-2 hours and must either compete with players outside of the organization at least three times a semester in organized and sanctioned events or participate in a culminating event or performance. Students will receive a contract, which must be signed by the student and parent. 

    Department Chair approval is needed to register.
    Fall/Spring semesters, 0.25 credits per semester, approval required
    Eligibility: students in grades 10-12 ONLY

    Requires Preapproval

  • Physical Education: PE Games

    Students will choose one elective for each section of PE they enroll in. The period each elective is offered is dependent upon availability at the gym.

    PE Games (All levels of Physical Education Games)

    Fall and Spring Semesters, 0.125 credits per semester

  • Physical Education: Spin Class

    Students will choose one elective for each section of PE they enroll in. The period each elective is offered is dependent upon availability at the gym.

    Spinning (indoor cycling building strength and endurance complimented by fun music)

    Fall/Spring Semesters Course, 0.125 credits 

  • Physical Education: Team Handball

    Students will choose one elective for each section of PE they enroll in. The period each elective is offered is dependent upon availability at the gym.

    Team Handball (modified version of Olympic Team Handball)

    Fall and Spring Semesters, 0.125 credits per semester

  • Physical Education: Two Sport Athlete

    Students who were athletes two of the three seasons in the previous year and who plan to continue being a 2/3 H.S. sport athlete for the upcoming year, qualify for this course. This does not include managers.

    Eligibility: Students in Grades 10-12 ONLY
    Prerequisite: Department approval is required to register for PE 3902. (See guideline #3 for further information).
    Permission of Department Chair required.

    Requires Preapproval

  • Physical Education: Weights & Cardio

    Students will choose one elective for each section of PE they enroll in.

    Physical Fitness (circuit training including cardiovascular fitness, strength training, etc.)

    Fall and Spring Semesters, 0.125 credits per semester

  • Physical Education: Yoga

    Students will choose one elective for each section of PE they enroll in. The period each elective is offered is dependent upon availability at the gym.
     Yoga (physical and mental disciplines including a variety of movements and stretching techniques)

    Fall and Spring Semesters, 0.125 credits per semester

  • Physical Fitness and Spinning

    Students will choose one elective for each section of PE they enroll in.  The period each elective is offered is dependent upon availability at the gym.)
    Wednesday K & C period Physical Fitness and Spinning – Double Period fulfills PE for the week.

    Fall/Spring Semesters Course, 0.125 credits 

Faculty

  • Photo of Teddy Frischling
    Teddy Frischling
    Athletics Director and Director of Physical Education
    Connecticut College - B.A.
  • Photo of Mark Anderson
    Mark Anderson
    First Program and Middle School PE Teacher
    Saint Peters University - B.A.
  • Photo of James Armata
    James Armata
    Physical Education Teacher and Athletics Coach
    State University of New York at Brockport - B.S.
    Teachers College, Columbia University - M.A.
  • Photo of Amber Atlas
    Amber Atlas
    Assistant Director of Physical Education
    Niagara University - B.A.
    Canisius College - M.S.
    Teachers College, Columbia University - M.A.
  • Photo of Sam Bergen
    Sam Bergen
    Assistant Director of Athletics
    Connecticut College - B.A.
    Ohio University - M.S.
  • Photo of Avaleen Blake
    Avaleen Blake
    Physical Education Teacher
  • Photo of Casey Crowley
    Casey Crowley
    PE Teacher
  • Photo of Brian Galvin
    Brian Galvin
    Physical Education Teacher
    Siena College - B.A.
    Adelphi University - M.A.
  • Photo of Anne Gregory
    Anne Gregory
    Physical Education Teacher and Athletics Coach
    Indiana University - B.S.
  • Photo of Joanne Guzman
    Joanne Guzman
    Physical Education and Athletics Coach
    University of Pittsburgh - B.A.
    Lynn University - M.S.
    Manhttanville College - M.P.E.
  • Photo of Kayla Hill
    Kayla Hill
    Assistant Director of Athletics for Operations/Programming
    Brooklyn College - B.B.A.
  • Photo of Kevin Kok
    Kevin Kok
    Physical Education Teacher and Coach
    SUNY at Cortland - B.S.
    CUNY Hunter - M.S.
  • Photo of Brandon Lu Shing
    Brandon Lu Shing
    Athletic Trainer & Fitness Center Manager
    University at Buffalo, The State University of New York - B.S.
    University at Buffalo, The State University of New York - M.S.
  • Photo of Robert Quinn
    Robert Quinn
    Physical Education and Athletics Coach
    Pennsylvannia State University - B.S.
    Hofstra University - M.P.E.
  • Photo of Charles Stone
    Charles Stone
    Physical Education teacher and Athletics coach
    Connecticut College - B/A
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