Physical Education and Health Courses
Health
Year / 1 Credit / Grade 9-12
Health education is the provision of a combination of learning experiences designed to promote voluntary adaptation of healthy behaviors. The goal is to position the students to take in information and make responsible decisions regarding his/her own health practices. Teaching strategies include many cooperative learning techniques such as teamwork, peer-to-peer teaching, self-directed experiences, and role-playing. Students are encouraged to be participatory learners through non-threatening activities. A high emphasis is always placed on increasing self-confidence and self-responsibility.
Physical Education
Year / 1 Credit / Grade 9
All students are required to take physical education for one year. The classes are conducted on a co-educational basis with emphasis placed upon achieving individual fitness goals and team skills. Activities range from team sports to recreation, individual, dual and lifetime sports, and personal fitness
Lifetime Fitness
Year / 1/2 Credit / Grades 10-12
This class is open to students who have successfully completed one year of physical education. Students will experience activities that will benefit them throughout their lives. Students will be expected to apply fitness concepts to lifetime activities.
