Physical Education

    Mission: Physical Education at QO is about developing each individual to achieve their potential. We provide a broad range of opportunities for all of our students to fully realize their physical skills and abilities. We allow our students to build their understanding and experience of teamwork, leadership skills and broader social skills as well. Furthermore, we aim to foster a love of sport that will allow our students to continue to participate long after they leave school.

    Staff List and Contact

    Female PE Office 301-840-4582
    Ms. Aranda  Teacher Resource Brook_N_Aranda@mcpsmd.org
    Ms. Blanken Classroom Teacher Katelyn_M_Blanken@mcpsmd.org
    Ms. Rill    Classroom Teacher Vicki_L_Rill@mcpsmd.org
    Ms. Soule  Classroom Teacher (Health Ed.)  Susan_M_Soule@mcpsmd.org
    Ms. Vincenty Classroom Teacher Alicia_M_Vincenty@mcpsmd.org
    Male PE Office 301-840-4581
    Mr. Changuris  Classroom Teacher  Tyrus_J_Changuris@mcpsmd.org  
    Mr. Gasaway  Classroom Teacher  Jason_M_Gasaway@mcpsmd.org
    Mr. Heiney-Gonzalez  Classroom Teacher  David_F_Gonzalez@mcpsmd.org  
    Mr. Kowalick  Classroom Teacher  Michael_A_Kowalick@mcpsmd.org

    GENERAL PHYSICAL EDUCATION

    9th grade students complete one semester of General Physical Education and then can choose a specialty class or Concentrated Physical Education for the other semester. General Physical Education is an introduction to the high school physical education curriculum. This course offers a variety of individual, team and personal development activities. Students are guided in identifying and improving their fitness levels through the development and use of personalized fitness plans. This class also focuses on basic skills in a variety of sport units.  

    CONCENTRATED PHYSICAL EDUCATION

    This course includes instruction in two or three activity units during a semester. Students may select from a variety of interest areas. Emphasis is on fitness as well as intermediate and advanced skill techniques in selected sports and activities. 

    SPECIALTY PHYSICAL EDUCATION

    This course includes instruction in one or two selected activities during a semester. Improving individual fitness levels is also emphasized in this course. Skill work progresses from beginning to advanced with the emphasis being on intermediate to advanced level skills. 

    All students should have a change of clothing which includes shorts, sweatpants, t-shirt, and most importantly proper athletic shoes.

    GENERAL PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSE OFFERINGS

    Archery Golf Table Tennis
    Badminton Lacrosse Team Handball
    Basketball Outdoor Games Tennis
    Bowling Pickle Ball Track
    Cricket Soccer Ultimate Frisbee
    Field Hockey Softball Volleyball
    Flag Football Speedball Weight Training
    Floor Hockey Street Hockey  
      

    SPECIALTY CLASSES

    Adapted PE Net Sports
    Aerobics Soccer
    Basketball I & II Volleyball
    Dance I & II Weight Training I & II

    (Students must successfully complete General
    Physical Education before taking a Specialty class.
    Students must successfully complete I before
    taking II. I would be an introduction class and
    II would be an advanced class.) 

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