Glastonbury Public Schools Health and Physical Education
9-12 Health Education
In order to graduate, all Glastonbury High School students are required to pass Health and Physical Education 9 (HPE 9), Health and Physical Education 10 (HPE 10), and two grade 11/12 Physical Education courses. We also offer a health elective, First Aid and Careers, for upper class students. Click on the links below to get an overview of the courses offered.
Grade 9 Health
Grade 9 - Health Education Course Summary and Units of Study (HPE9)
The focus of HPE 9 is to develop student’s health and physical literacy skills and knowledge to achieve optimal levels of total wellness. Students are scheduled the first semester in Health Education and second semester in Physical Education. Students will learn how to advocate for themselves and others to keep themselves safe and free from high risk, negative behaviors. Students learn about societal norms and drug use prevention, teen sexuality and healthy relationships, the seriousness of mental health issues, and the importance of nutrition and physical activity to one’s well-being. Students utilize skills and knowledge learned in elementary and middle school to participate in activities that are of interest and will motivate them to continue to be active and healthy for life.
Grade 10 Health
Grade 10 - Health Education Course Summary and Units of Study (HPE10)
Students enrolled in HPE 10 explore and build upon skills and knowledge learned in prior Health and Physical Education courses. Decision making and goal setting are critical skills developed in this course. During the second semester, students identify their own strengths and interests by continued development of the Student Success Plan. An in-depth analysis of topics include drinking, driving and drug use, social, educational, and financial implications of teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, abusive relationships, stress management, food production and healthy eating, and Adult/Child CPR/AED training.
Upper Class Elective
GHS Upper-Class Health Education Elective Course Unit
In addition to the courses offered for graduation requirements, 11th and 12th grade students have the opportunity to take First Aid and Careers as an elective course in Health Education. Click on the link below for more information about the course description and unit summaries.