PE - Eighth Grade

HEALTH/PHYSICAL EDUCATION (979/978)

Grade 8

(Quarter Health & Quarter PE)

Grade eight students take health and physical education for one term each within the school year. Health topics covered include but are not limited to: life skills for substance abuse prevention, reproduction/sexuality, and sexually transmitted infections, including HIV/AIDS.

The physical education classes provide students with the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities with an emphasis on cooperative games, individual physical activities and team sports.

Interest Electives

INTRODUCTION TO TEAM SPORTS/FITNESS (920)

Grade 8

(Semester)

This course is designed to offer students an introduction to the skills, basic rules, and strategies in a variety of team sports. In addition, students will be introduced to the areas of personal strength and conditioning by utilizing basic rules and principles in the Weight and Cardio Rooms. Through introductory exercise routines, students will be able to develop personal fitness.

Team sports may include, but are not limited to the following: Basketball, Flag Football, Floor Hockey, Handball, Soccer, Volleyball.