9th grade PE is a full year course ( 1/4 unit each semester) from September to June with three units. The units include Orienteering, Project Adventure and Personal Wellness. Upon the completion of a unit, students rotate to a new unit every 16 weeks.Orienteering is an activity in which students use an accurate, detailed map and a compass to find point in the building or around the perimeter of the school property. It can be enjoyed as a walk in the woods or as a competitive sport. A standard orienteering course consists of a start, a series of control sites that are marked and a finish. The route between “controls” (refers to the flag or the site) is not specified, and is entirely up to the orienteer; this element of route choice and the ability to navigate through the surroundings are the essence of orienteering. During the Orienteering Unit students will work cooperatively within small groups to develop strategies to locate sites using a map. Students will learn how to read a map, properly orientate a map, and compass orienteering. Orienteering progressions begin within a room and culminate to the outdoors with the use of a map and compass.During the Project Adventure component the students will have the opportunity to attempt potentially difficult challenges in an environment with the support and trust of classmates. All the climbing activities are “challenge by choice”. Students progress from initiatives, trust activities, low elements and when appropriate to high elements. Students determine the degree to which they challenge themselves in climbing activities. Working within small groups, students will create a safe and respectful behavior for group success. Through feedback and reflections the students will expand their learning opportunities. During the Personal Wellness unit students will understand the benefits of a physical fitness program and develop skills that will enable them to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Students will be able to develop a personal fitness program that is safe, challenging and exciting. Students will be able to identify a variety of resources within the community that will help them stay physically active throughout their lifetime. The use of new technology allows teachers to organize and assist in the assessment of students in cardiovascular fitness, strength, body composition, flexibility and assist in the development of a wellness program. Tri Fit software will allow Physical Education Teachers the opportunity to give all students better feedback to their fitness program in a timely manner.