The Physical Education Department aims to provide students with opportunities to develop an optimal level of physical fitness through psychomotor development activities, cardiovascular endurance/flexibility/strength training, and wellness education. Health-related activities are an integral part of the program at all levels. The emphasis in activities is to provide an awareness of the importance of daily exercise, social skills, sportsmanship, and the enjoyment of physical activity throughout a lifetime. Health-related fitness tests are administered each quarter to all students to better assess student progress.
Graduation Requirements
- Rocklin High School has a 3-year Physical Education requirement.
Physical Education (PE) 1
All Freshmen (9th-grade students) are required to take and successfully complete PE 1 at RHS. This course strongly focuses on improving personal fitness and exposing students to multiple genres of physical activity, which we hope will help promote a lifetime appreciation and recognition of the importance of physical fitness. We are following the 8 California State Frameworks for Physical Education.
Participation includes daily participation, dressing out, fitness testing, cardio assessments, written assessments, and skills assessment.
ALL PE 1 students must also complete statewide fitness testing (PFT).
- Mile Run: Cardiovascular Fitness
- Trunk Extension/Shoulder: Flexibility 2 tests
- Curl Ups: Abdominal Strength
- Push-Ups: Upper Body Strength
For more information regarding PFT, visit the California Department of Education (CDE) website.
Please refer to the General Information page for more info regarding Grading Policies and PE Uniforms.
PE 1 Units:
- Dance/Tumbling:
- Instruction will be provided in multiple disciplines of dance and tumbling. This unit will include partner, individual, and group opportunities. Topics of social etiquette and personal hygiene will be addressed.
- Units:
- Country Western Swing/Line Dances
- Ballet/Jazz
- Click Ballet Vocab to view skills
- Ballet Skills:
- 5 Ballet Positions
- Basic Ballet Steps
- More Dance Skills
- Changement
- Chaine Turn
- Cross Touch Step
- Grapevine
- Hitch Kick
- Kick Ball Change
- Knee Fall
- Straight Kick
- Tuck Roll
- Tumbling
- Hip Hop
- Assessment:
- Performance-based skills testing will be completed at the end of each unit.
- The Ballet unit also has a written test for vocabulary/identification.
- Materials Needed:
- PE Uniform, including appropriate shoes
- Fitness Lab:
- All PE 1 students will participate in our Fitness Lab unit throughout the course. This is an academic unit that combines reading, writing, and hands-on lab activities to explore the science and principles that govern physical fitness.
- The lessons include:
- 5 Components of Fitness
- Principles of Training and The FITT Formula
- Cardiovascular Fitness
- Flexibility/Anatomy
- Muscular Strength and Endurance
- Injury Prevention and Care
- Mental Health and Wellness
- Assessment:
- Students will complete a short assessment after each unit.
- Pickleball
- Self-Defense
- Swimming:
- If your student has anxiety about swimming or is a non-swimmer, please contact your PE Teacher PRIOR to the first day your student is getting in the pool.
- Students will be instructed on a minimum of four swimming strokes: Backstroke, Elementary Backstroke, Breaststroke, Sidestroke, and Freestyle. Additional strokes may be introduced as time allows. Other skills taught include treading water and floating.
- Assessment:
- Performance Skills Test for stroke proficiency.
- Materials Needed:
- Bathing suit APPROPRIATE for school. This is an activity course, and swimwear should be chosen carefully. There are no requirements as to color or style of suit.
- A swim cap for longer hair is recommended.
- Goggles are optional but strongly recommended.
- Students will need shoes to go to and from the pool and must provide their own towels. Students should always have their PE clothes/shoes available.
- Volleyball:
- Students will be instructed on three basic volleyball skills: passing, setting, and serving. Additional skills such as hitting and serve/receive formations may be included as time permits. Students will also learn the basic rules of volleyball.
- Volleyball Notes
- Assessment:
- Written Test
- Performance Skills Tests
- Materials Needed:
- PE Uniform
- Appropriate Shoes
PE Electives
Rocklin High School is proud to offer an extensive Elective Physical Education program to meet our students' three-year requirement. Our Elective program is designed to promote lifelong participation in various activities that will enhance the overall fitness of all participants. PE 1 must be completed before students move on to an elective course.
Courses offered (click here for descriptions):
- Aerobic Walking and Conditioning
- Athletic Weights Boys/Girls
- General Weights
- Lifetime Sports
- PE Leadership
- Physical Wellness
- RockFit
- Team Sports
Click here for the off-campus PE permission slip.
PE Clothes and Uniforms
PE Clothes are always on sale:
- T-shirt (gray) - $15
- Shorts (royal blue) - $15
- Payment collected at the Student Store
- Bring the receipt to the PE Dept. to pick up PE Clothes
Each student will be expected to participate in the physical education program wearing a complete set of “marked” regulation gym clothes.
PE Uniform: There will be no "loaner" PE clothes. Students are responsible for having the appropriate P.E. Uniform for class each day.
PE Uniform: There will be no "loaner" PE clothes. Students are responsible for having the appropriate P.E. Uniform for class each day.
- Required Shorts:
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- Royal blue gym shorts can be purchased through RHS ($15.00) or students can provide their own as long as they are Plain Royal blue.
- SHORT SHORTS (i.e., "soffe" are inappropriate for P.E.)
- Required Shirts:
- Grey T-shirts can be purchased through RHS ($15.00), or students can provide their own as long as they are plain (no logos, etc.). Gray shirts issued by RHS teams/clubs are acceptable.
- Required Shoes:
- Cross Training//Running type shoes are appropriate for physical activity. Shoes should have laces that can be tied.
- Athletic "SPIRIT PACKS" may be worn IF they comply with the above requirements (gray shirt, blue shorts).
- Cooler weather brings questions about sweatshirts and leggings/sweatpants. Both are okay to wear in class if they are BLUE or GRAY, and a PE shirt is worn underneath.
- Some classes may require a uniform unique to their class activity. Ex..Freshmen Swimming Unit: A swimsuit (does not need to be blue), swim caps, and goggles are recommended but not required.
- All uniforms must be marked with the student’s last name using a permanent marker within the first week of class. Lost uniforms cannot be reclaimed unless a name is clearly marked on them.
PE Locks:
- Each student will be given a Master Lock at the start of the year to ensure they can keep their stuff safe in class.
- A lost lock will cost $10 to replace
Flex Period PE Make-ups
General Information for PE Make-ups: Activities will include general fitness activities at the teacher's discretion. Any medical limitations will apply to make-up activities, but students must inform the supervising teacher.
- Participation requires proper PE attire and sign-in
- Participation make-ups are offered Tuesdays through Fridays during Flex time. Participants must meet at the designated location by 10:25, dressed and ready to participate.
- Students arriving late will not be able to earn credit.
- Successful completion of one 25-minute make-up will earn up to 5 points.
- Specific Assignment make-ups can be completed by appointment with your teacher or during Flex time. (ex. Written tests, skills tests, lab activities…)
- Students who miss class due to AP exams and athletic events are required to notify their teacher ahead of time (one class period). These students are responsible for any assignment or assessment missed but are not required to make up for daily participation.
- Students may be assigned to Flex time at the discretion of their teacher.
- Students may "bank" points by completing make-ups before they are needed. For example, if a student is going to be absent, they can complete make-ups before they miss school.
There are NO MAKE-UPS BEFORE or AFTER SCHOOL.
RHS Fitness for Life:
- Rocklin High School PE students have the opportunity to participate in Fitness for Life activities such as 5ks, biathlons, triathlons, walk for cures (e.g., Bay to Breakers), half marathons, marathons, and other events to receive 10 points in their PE class. These points can be used as corrective points or as extra credit.
- To receive credit for doing a run/race you must:
- Get pre-approval from your PE teacher for the event you want to participate in.
- Sign up and register for the event.
- Participate in the event.
- Take an action photo during and/or a finish line photo after the event.
- Ensure your photo includes your bib on your shirt and you are nice and sweaty!
- Email your teacher the photo NO LATER than 1 WEEK after the event.
Grading Policies
Grading:
- Student Grades are available through Schoology and are updated regularly. If you have a question, please contact your teacher.
- A = 100-90%
- B = 89-80%
- C = 79-70%
- NC = <70%
- Physical Education requires regular attendance and participation. Excessive absences, lack of participation, and Medical excuses will directly affect your daily participation points. If a student is unable to participate (absent, injured, not dressed appropriately, etc), they will not earn daily participation points.
- All PE Classes are graded:
- The grade includes active participation in daily activities, dressing out, fitness testing, and assessments (cardiovascular, written, and skills assessment). Students may earn up to 10 participation points a day.
- Semester Grades:
- Students must earn a 70% or above to earn credit for the semester.
- Reasons Students may not earn full daily participation points:
- If your student is not dressed in appropriate Physical Education clothes (Non-Suit), they may not be able to earn the maximum daily participation points.
- Clothes worn to school cannot be used for P.E. and will result in a non-suit. (This includes “game day” or "warm-up" attire for athletes.)
- Not wearing the complete Physical Education uniform (Incomplete Uniform) may affect your students' daily participation points, for example, black shorts or a green shirt.
- Not participating to the expected level for each activity during class will affect daily participation points.
- Not participating in the entire class period will affect the student's daily grade.
- Tardiness will affect the student's ability to earn full participation points.
- Each absence will affect daily participation points.
- Illness/Injury that prevents participation in class activities
- Misconduct (M)- any unacceptable behavior defined by the RHS code of conduct will result in the loss of participation points for the day.
- Students fail to earn credit in Physical Education mainly due to absences from class, failure to dress for the activity, and lack of participation.
- How students can MAKE-UP participation points:
- Flex Period Make-ups (See Flex Period PE page)
- Students are encouraged to make up any participation points missed due to absence/illness/injury etc
Locker Room
- Every Rocklin High School PE student has access to a locker. The lockers can store PE clothes, shoes, personal hygiene products, etc.
- Lockers must have an RHS-issued lock.
- Students are directed to LOCK UP their belongings.
- Students also have access to "big" lockers for use during their class period.
- These lockers are large enough to store backpacks, school clothes etc.
- Unsecured belongings are susceptible to theft—it is the student's responsibility to secure their stuff.
Medical Questions
The goal of the RHS Physical Education Department is to keep students actively engaged whenever possible and appropriate, with student health and safety as our top priority.
Students who cannot participate due to injury or illness will not earn daily participation points. Prompt and clear communication between parents/guardians, physicians, and P.E. teachers is essential. When approved by a doctor, many activities can be modified to allow students to remain involved at a level that suits their condition. However, not all activities can be adapted for every situation, and some requested modifications may not be available.
When in doubt, please contact your student’s P.E. teacher directly. Students who cannot participate will have the opportunity to make up missed points during Flex Period P.E. Make-Ups throughout the current semester.
First Aid/Injuries:
- Report all in-class injuries to your teacher immediately.
- Basic first aid supplies are available in the P.E. offices for accidents and injuries during class time. Students requiring more medical aid will be sent to the Nurse's office. Please see the school nurse for accidents and injuries outside of P.E.
Asthma/Chronic Conditions Affecting Participation:
- Many conditions may limit but not exclude a student from participation in Physical Education activities. These may include Asthma, Scoliosis, Diabetes, IBS, and more. Our goal is to ensure that each student participates appropriately to their full ability. Modified P.E. forms are available with the link below or from your teacher and should be completed and returned as early as possible.
- Students requiring inhalers must have modified PE forms on file with the school health office and their P.E. Teacher. Students will be expected to carry the inhaler to class every day.
- Modified PE Letter (explains who qualifies for Modified PE)
- Modified PE Form for Physicians
- The Physical Education department understands that if a student is well enough to attend school, then he/she is well enough to participate in Physical Education. However, we also recognize that there are legitimate reasons for being excused from/modifying physical activity. In the event the student cannot participate fully, they can earn their points during Flex time Make-ups. We aim to engage students in daily activities so they may still earn points if we can appropriately and safely modify their activities.
- To be excused from/modified class activities, the student must bring a SIGNED AND DATED note from the parent or physician explaining why the student is being excused/modified. All notes must be presented on the same day of class. A doctor's note is required if the student needs to be excused for more than three consecutive PE class periods. This note must be on file with the P.E. Instructor. Students will be encouraged to earn the daily points they missed during Flex time.
- Students with a note will dress in P.E. clothes and participate as appropriate.
- For the safety of our Student Athletes, a Medical excuse from PE will also be excluded from athletic participation.
- Students unable to participate will not earn daily participation points
Long-Term Medical (broken bones, extended illnesses, surgery, etc.):
- Modified Physical Education (MPE):
- Long-term MPE is for students with chronic conditions that may limit their participation in physical education for the entire school year. Examples would be scoliosis, Osgood-Schlatter’s, IBS, and some forms of asthma. These students are required to have their physician complete an MPE form. This will help the Physical Education staff develop a plan so the student can safely earn points and participate in class activities (see chronic conditions above).
- Short-term MPE is for students with an injury or illness that requires modifications for less than 6 weeks. Not all class activities can be modified, and not all changes requested are available. These students are required to have their physician complete an MPE form. Students who cannot participate in class activities will not earn daily participation points.
- Medical Incomplete:
- Medical Incomplete: This is for those students who become ill or injured during the school year and cannot continue or will miss 6 weeks or more of class activity. These students will be referred to their counselor once the P.E. teacher receives medical documentation. These students can earn course credit after the minimum requirements (70%) have been met. Students will have one semester to complete any make-ups necessary to meet those requirements. Students may also choose to retake the semester later (medical withdrawal).
- Exemption is for students who are physically unable to participate in any activity during class due to permanent illness or injury as documented by a physician. These students will meet with their counselor to work on course placement. These students will not earn credit for the semester from which they are exempted.
RHS Fitness For Life
Rocklin High School PE students have the opportunity to participate in Fitness for Life activities such as 5ks, biathlons, triathlons, walk for cures (e.g., Bay to Breakers), half marathons, marathons, and other events to receive 10 points in their PE class. These points can be used as corrective points or as extra credit.
To receive credit for doing a run/race, you must:
- Get pre-approval from your PE teacher for the event you want to participate in.
- Sign up and register for the event.
- Participate in the event.
- Take an action photo during and/or a finish line photo after the event.
- Ensure your photo includes your bib on your shirt, and you are nice and sweaty!
- Email your teacher the photo NO LATER than 1 WEEK after the event.
FAQs
1. Writing a note: If your student needs to be excused for PE, please send a note on the day you would like them excused. Our goal is to keep students engaged whenever possible/appropriate. Please include specific information so we can MODIFY the activity to keep your student involved whenever possible. Notes should include the student's first and last name, date, reason, parent signature, and contact information. Students who cannot earn participation points by completing the daily activities will be encouraged to attend and participate in Flex time to earn missed points.
2. When my student brings a note to be excused from PE, does he/she still need to dress out?
YES! Students not participating in P.E. due to a parent note are REQUIRED to dress in P.E. uniform (unless physically unable to) and join in a modified activity (when appropriate). If they are unable to participate in the activities, they may earn their points when they are healthy enough to do so during the Plus Period (See Flex Period PE Make-Ups)
3. Does my student "lose points" without a doctor's note?
Students who are not able to participate will not earn daily participation points. IF activities can be modified appropriately and safely with direction from the Physician, students may be able to gain partial to full credit. Students missing participation have the opportunity to earn any points missed during Flex Period (see Flex Period PE Make-Ups)
3. Are black shirts/shorts okay?
NO: PE Shorts must be Royal Blue, and shirts must be Gray.
4. Are "soffe" shorts okay?
NO: RHS PE requires that students wear shorts of appropriate length- think basketball or soccer style shorts. "Short" shorts are not appropriate.
5. What about sweatshirts or pants?
Students may wear them IF they are blue/gray.
6. If my student loses points, can they earn them back?
YES! Students may earn back points lost due to lack of participation, fitness, non-suits, absences, etc, by participating in correctives offered during any Flex period.
7. Will my student lose points when they are absent?
Yes, Physical Education is rooted in participation. Students who are absent will be encouraged to attend correctives during Flex time. Any missed assessments or written assignments will also need to be made up.
8. Does a student athlete lose points when they miss class due to an RHS Athletic event?
Maybe. Athletes MUST communicate beforehand (preferably one class period before their absence) each time they miss class or leave early. They will be held accountable for any assignment or test they miss—they will not need to make up "participation" points.
9. Any health issues that may affect the student’s participation in P.E. activities must be documented by a Physician and on file with the School Health Office and the P.E. Teacher before activity begins.(i.e., asthma, OSD, scoliosis, IBS, …)
Forms are available on the "Medical Questions" tab.
10. If I have filed a medical form with the main office, why must I do another one for the PE Department?
There are two reasons: first, it can take some time for information to filter to us from the main office due to the volume of information they are dealing with. Second, it helps us work with students and safely modify activities while holding them accountable for activities they should be doing, medications they should be using, etc., and keeping them out of activities they should not be participating in.
11. Do students exercise outside when the air quality is bad?
RHS PE staff monitors the AQI (http://sparetheair.com/aqirealtime.cfm) and will modify the curriculum according to district policy. Depending on the time of day and activity, some classes are more affected than others.
12. Do students exercise outside in excessive heat?
12. Do students exercise outside in excessive heat?
RHS PE staff monitors the outside temperature and will modify the curriculum according to district policy. Some classes are affected more than others, depending on the time of day and activity.
If you don't see your question here, please contact Grant Depue at GDepue@rocklinusd.org or your teacher to have it answered.
Contacting your teacher:
Contacting your teacher:
If a student or parent has a question or concern, please use the RHS Communication Protocol as follows:
- Student → Teacher (Either face-to-face or email, where the student contacts the teacher)
- Student → Counselor (Counselor contacts teacher)
- Student/Parent → Teacher, Counselor (Plan next steps if any)
- Student/Parent → Assistant Principal, Counselor
- Student/Parent → Principal