Health and Physical Education

Classes:

Health and Physical Education 9

Health and Physical Education 10

Strength Training, Conditioning, and Personal Fitness

Advanced Physical Education

Registration guide information:

  • Health and Physical Education 9: This course will include both health and physical education. The classroom health education component provides students the opportunity to develop an understanding of health concepts, behaviors, and skills that reduce health risks and enhance the well-being of self and others. Specific topics include personal fitness, nutrition, mental and emotional health, the prevention and control of disease, safety and first aid and family life education that focuses on dating and abstinence education. The physical education component is designed to enhance the relationship between physical activity, personal wellness and the development of a personal fitness plan. An emphasis will be placed on the five health related fitness components and their application in a wide variety of activities including team, individual and dual activity, outdoor adventure, rhythm and dance, and strength training and conditioning.

  • Health and Physical Education 10:This course includes health, physical education and a nine week classroom component of driver education. Upon successful completion of this course students may enroll in a commercial driving school program to complete behind-the-wheel instruction required to meet DMV requirements for a provisional license. The classroom health education component provides students an opportunity to develop an understanding of health concepts, behaviors, and skills that reduce health risks and enhance the well-being of self and others. Specific topics include injury prevention, medication and substance abuse, marriage, human reproduction, parenthood, and stages of healthy human development. The focus in physical education is on the development of the skills, knowledge, and understanding necessary for the development of personal fitness and the competent participation in a variety of activities including team, individual and dual activities, outdoor adventure, rhythm and dance, and strength training and conditioning.

  • Strength Training, Conditioning, and Personal Fitness: The focus of this elective course will be physical conditioning with an emphasis on strength training and the skills and knowledge necessary to develop an individualized personal fitness program. A variety of activities will be incorporated to develop and enhance both the health and skill related components of fitness.

  • Advanced Physical Education: This elective course is designed to encourage physical activity and provide the opportunity to enhance the skills, knowledge, and understanding necessary for the development of personal fitness and proficiency in a variety of fitness activities, recreational pursuits and individual, dual, and team sports.