PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH

 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION  9 -12  Maybe taken for a full or half credit.  Students who are considering attending one of the vocational high schools in grades 11 and 12 should plan to complete the Physical Education requirement as soon as possible.  Physical Education is set up in units, with more than one activity being offered at the same time.  In this subject the student will have the opportunity to become aware of the need for physical and recreational activities through a diversified program which emphasizes physical fitness, enjoyment, appropriate behavior, individual interests, attitudes and skills.  To accomplish the aims and objectives of the Physical Education program, the following activities will be included:

 

                        Aerobics                      Badminton                    Rec. Games

                        Soccer                         Volleyball                     Team Handball

                        Touch Football Weight Training            Pickleball

                        Basketball                    Track                           Group Activities

                        Table Tennis                 Softball             Sand Volleyball

Adventure Activities      Team Building               Golf

                        Fitness Training Horse Shoes                 Climbing Wall

Ominkin                       Individualized                Other outdoor activities

Programs                      Archery

 

LIFETIME ACTIVITIES         This course is intended for high school students that have already met their physical education requirement.  The purpose of this course is to teach the skills and promote the appreciation of selected lifetime activities, which can be utilized for fun and enhance physical, mental/emotional and social well being throughout a lifetime.  Activities will include:

                        Archery                        Bocce                          Cross Country Skiing

                        Court Activities Croquet                        Dance

                           Badminton                 Fitness Activities           Frisbee Golf

                           Pickle Ball                    Aerobics                   Ice Skating

                           Volleyball                     Biking                        Obstacle Course

                        Hiking                             Roller Blading            Orienteering

                        Team Building      Running                     Rock Climbing Wall

                        Weight Training               Strength Training

                                                               Yoga

                                   

HEALTH   Health consists largely of planned learning experiences designed to influence knowledge, habits, attitudes and conduct in regard to good health.  The following topics will be studied:  Personal health, consumer & community health, injury prevention & safety, Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, Nutrition, environmental health, injury prevention & safety, alcohol, tobacco, & other drugs, nutrition, environmental health, family living, individual growth & development and communicable & chronic diseases.