Poudre School District

Fort Collins High School

Where Excellence is Expected

Fort Collins

High School

Where Excellence is Expected

Fort Collins High School

Where Excellence is Expected

Physical Education

Physical Education and Wellness Fort Collins High School

As FCHS Physical and Health Educators, we are committed to delivering high-quality Physical and Health Education that promotes physical health, mental well-being, and a sense of belonging. By fostering the whole child, we aim to create an educational experience that empowers students to thrive in lifelong activity and create pathways in all aspects of life.

Graduation requirements consist of ten wellness credits. Please see course descriptions and options below.

 

Fort Collins High School Physical and Health Education Course Progression, updated January 2025. Level 1 – Cannot repeat classes. No prerequisites required. Courses offered: Beginning Dance Beginning Weights, also called Weights 1 Health and Wellness Lifetime Physical Education, previously called PE 1 Yoga and Fitness Level 2 – Courses that follow Level 1. Some require application or pre-approval. Courses offered: Advanced Weights Advanced Yoga and Fitness Adventure Education, requires application Athletic Strength and Conditioning, requires application Individual Sports Integrated Physical Education, requires application Sports Officiating, requires application Sports Medicine Team Sports Concurrent Enrollment with Front Range Community College. Courses available: Weights 1 Weights 2 Yoga 1 Volleyball Mission Statement: PSD Physical and Health Educators are committed to high-quality education promoting physical health, mental well-being, and a sense of belonging. They aim to empower students for lifelong activity and success. Vision Statement: The vision is to build confidence and competence through physical literacy and emotional wellness. The program supports inclusive, goal-driven development, resilience, and healthy lifestyles beyond the classroom. Classes that require pre-approval or application: Adventure Education Athletic Weights and Conditioning Integrated Physical Education Sports Officiating Applications can be found by scanning a QR code or visiting the Fort Collins High School applications page.Title: FCHS Physical Education/Health and Wellness Class Prerequisites Includes the Fort Collins High School logo featuring a white ram on a purple circular background. Text above table: Level 1 Classes: No prerequisites required. Cannot repeat Level 1 classes. Level 2 Classes listed in the table below. Table with 4 columns: Class, Prerequisite, Application, Can Repeat Class Advanced Weights Prerequisite: Beginning Weights Application: No Can Repeat: Yes Advanced Yoga and Fitness Prerequisite: Yoga and Fitness Application: No Can Repeat: Yes Adventure Education Prerequisite: Any Level 1 Class Application: Yes Can Repeat: Yes Athletic Strength and Conditioning Prerequisite: Beginning Weights Application: Yes Can Repeat: Yes FRCC Volleyball Prerequisite: Lifetime PE or Team Sports Application: No Can Repeat: No FRCC Weights 1 Prerequisite: Beginning Weights Application: No Can Repeat: No FRCC Weights 2 Prerequisite: FRCC Weights 1 Application: No Can Repeat: No FRCC Yoga 1 Prerequisite: Yoga and Fitness Application: No Can Repeat: No Individual Sports Prerequisite: Any Level 1 Class Application: No Can Repeat: Yes Integrated Physical Education Prerequisite: Any Level 1 Class Application: Yes Can Repeat: Yes Sports Medicine Prerequisite: Any Level 1 Class Application: No Can Repeat: No Sports Officiating Prerequisite: Any Level 1 Class Application: Yes Can Repeat: No Footer Text: Applications can be found at the link labeled “FCHS Applications.” A QR code is displayed to the right of the link.


 

Department Team

Department Leader

Laura Barnes

PSD does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, age or disability in access or admission to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. A lack of English speaking skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation.