Health & Physical Education

Courses Offered

Current Health Issues (Elective)

.50 Credit Prerequisite: Health

5 Periods/week Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

1 Semester Fee: None

This course is a study of health issues of present day that affect today’s society. Areas of study include alcohol and drug abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, aids, tobacco, heart disease, diabetes, cancer treatments, physical fitness and all other aspects of healthy living. Class discussions daily on current health issues. Appropriate for students interested in health care careers and any other careers where they must deal with these issues, such as education, social work, etc.

Physical Education (Required)

.25 Credit each Prerequisite: None

5 Periods/week Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 (Strongly recommended in grades 9/10)

1 Semester each Fee: None

*Repeatable course up to two times (or with instructor approval) for credit, not in the same semester.

This course includes the teaching of skills and the fundamentals of team and individual sports with an emphasis on dress and participation. .50 credits required for graduation.

Sports Officiating (Elective)

.50 Credit Prerequisite: none

5 Periods/week Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

1 Semester Fee: None

*Repeatable course up to two times (or with instructor approval) for credit, not in the same semester.

This course will offer students the opportunity to learn different aspects of a variety of sports including, but not limited to, officiating, bookkeeping, announcing and clock running. Once completed, students will be connected with Bloom-Carroll Youth Association (BCYA) and have the opportunity to earn money officiating BCYA events. Students will also have an opportunity to experience bookkeeping, clock running and line judging at various high school and middle school home sporting events such as basketball, baseball, softball, soccer and volleyball.