Through a combination of physical activity, guided instruction, and independant work, students will be provided unique/creative opportunities to deepen their knowledge and appreciation for physical activity and overall wellness.
Objectives for HMMS PE/Health :
Explore and engage in a wide variety of physical activities
Understand the benefits of physical activity on overall health and wellness
Analyze their own behaviors in regards to a variety of health components
Students from 6th to 8th grade in Horace Mann Middle School will participate in: Basketball Gator ball Tchoukball Circuit Training Golf Tennis Cooperative Games Lacrosse Ultimate Frisbee Floor Hockey Pickle ball Volleyball Franklin Fitness Challenge Soccer Weight Training Football Softball Wiffle Ball
For health each grade learns about different topic throughout the year
6th Grade: Violence prevention/bullying, Nutrition, Vaping, Puberty
7th Grade: Violence prevention/bullying, Skin Cancer, Signs of Suicide prevention Program, Reproduction, and Tobacco/Drugs/Alcohol
8th Grade: violence prevention/ Sexual Harassment, Drugs/Alcohol/Vaping, Human Sexuality, Eating Disorders/Body Image