Mr. Eric Bednar

Meet Mr. Bednar

Eric Bednar Is a dedicated 6th, 7th, and 8th grade health teacher! He graduated from East Stroudsburg University and earned a Master's degree in Classroom Technology from Wilkes University. Mr. Bednar is passionate about teaching health and encouraging students to stay active, both in the classroom and beyond. he loves hiking, biking, and coaching softball and basketball. Mr. Bednar is excited to share his love for fitness and well-being with his students while helping them lead healthy, active lives!

Outside of the classroom, he enjoys coaching middle school softball and basketball, where he has the opportunity to share his leadership skills and passion for sports. As a head coach, Coach Bednar is committed to helping athletes develop both their athletic abilities and personal growth. He strives to create an environment where teamwork, discipline, and hard work are at the forefront, all while having fun and building lasting memories.

When he's not teaching he loves hiking, biking, and coaching. Mr. Bednar is excited to share his love for fitness and well-being with his students while helping them lead healthy, active lives!

My Current Courses

6th Grade Health

In middle school health, students will explore a variety of essential topics that promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The course is designed to help students make informed decisions and adopt healthy habits that last a lifetime. Key units include:

Conflict Resolution: Students will learn strategies to resolve conflicts peacefully and effectively, promoting healthy relationships.
Decision Making: Focused on helping students develop skills to make responsible and informed choices in their daily lives.
Stress: Understanding the causes and effects of stress, and how to manage and cope with it in a healthy way.
Health: A broad exploration of overall wellness, including physical, mental, and social health.
Nutrition: Students will gain knowledge about healthy eating habits, balanced diets, and the importance of proper nutrition for growth and energy.
Circulation: A look at the circulatory system, including the heart and blood vessels, and how they work together to deliver oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.
Respiration: Understanding the respiratory system and how the body takes in oxygen and expels carbon dioxide.
Digestion: Learning how the digestive system processes food, absorbs nutrients, and eliminates waste.
Excretion: Focus on the body's waste elimination processes and maintaining a healthy urinary and digestive system.
Immune System: Students will learn about the body's defense mechanisms and how the immune system protects against illness.
Endocrine System: A study of the glands and hormones that regulate growth, metabolism, and mood.

7th Grade Health

In this middle school health course, students will explore key topics that support their overall well-being, empowering them to make informed choices for a healthy lifestyle. The course is designed to build awareness of how their bodies work, the impact of media on their decisions, and the importance of mental and physical health. The main units include:

Decision Making: Students will learn strategies for making informed, responsible decisions that support their health and well-being.
Health: An overview of physical, mental, and emotional health, helping students understand the importance of a balanced, healthy lifestyle.
Skeletal System: Exploring the structure and function of bones, joints, and the role the skeletal system plays in supporting and protecting the body.
Muscular System: Students will learn about the muscles and how they work together to allow movement, support posture, and maintain balance.
Nervous System: A look into the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, and how the nervous system controls body functions and allows us to react to stimuli.
Violence: Understanding the causes and effects of violence, and learning strategies for conflict resolution and maintaining peaceful relationships.
Media and Advertising: Students will explore how media and advertising influence their decisions and how to critically evaluate the messages they encounter.
Exercise: The benefits of regular physical activity, how exercise affects the body, and ways to incorporate exercise into daily life for better health.
Endocrine System: An introduction to the glands and hormones that regulate key body functions, including growth, metabolism, and mood.

6th and 8th Grade PE

In middle school Physical Education, students will engage in a variety of fun and dynamic activities designed to develop their physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Throughout the course, students will participate in a range of team sports and games that focus on skill-building, strategy, and having fun while staying active. The key units include:

Pickleball: Students will learn the basics of this fast-paced racket sport, including rules, strategies, and how to improve their hand-eye coordination.
Badminton: Focus on mastering the techniques for serving, hitting, and scoring in badminton, while building agility and reflexes.
Volleyball: An introduction to the fundamentals of volleyball, including serving, passing, setting, and spiking, as well as teamwork and communication on the court.
Basketball: Students will develop their basketball skills, such as dribbling, shooting, and defense, while learning about teamwork, strategy, and game flow.
Capture the Flag: A fun and energetic team-based game where students will work together to capture the opposing team’s flag while defending their own, promoting strategy, teamwork, and physical fitness.
Soccer: Students will focus on developing soccer skills like passing, dribbling, and shooting, while learning the importance of teamwork, positioning, and strategy.
Flag Football: An introduction to flag football, where students will learn how to throw, catch, and run with the ball, as well as the rules of the game and the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship.

This physical education course is designed to keep students active, engaged, and motivated while teaching them a variety of sports skills and encouraging a healthy lifestyle through exercise and friendly competition

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