Wellness Education

Physical Education, Health & Driver’s Education

Graduation Requirements: 1 credit in Health Education (Health I and Health II) and 1 credit in Physical Education (PE I and PE II)

All Wellness Education Courses are Level 2

Level 2 = Average, .0 wt

HEALTH EDUCATION I (7320)

Level 2

• Credit: 1/2 credit required

• Students will study a variety of health concepts to enable them to set lifelong health goals. These concepts include: the Endocrine System, Nutrition, Healthy Living, Substance Abuse Prevention (to include the dangers of opioids), CPR/First Aid, Violence Prevention (to include dating violence), and Family Life Education.

• Students will be trained in emergency first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and the use of automated external defibrillators, including hands-on-practice of the skills (required for graduation).

HEALTH II & DRIVER EDUCATION (7425)

Level 2

• Credit: ½ credit required course

• The course is a combination of health and driver education

• Students will acquire an understanding of health and wellness concepts and knowledge. They will develop a conceptual understanding of the issues related to achieving and maintaining personal health. Topics of study include: Health Literacy, Substance Abuse Prevention (to include opioid abuse), Mental and Emotional Health, Violence Prevention (to include dating violence) and Family Life Education.

• Drive Education classroom instruction prepares students for the driver education laboratory (Behind the Wheel) which is offered after school hours.

• Behind the Wheel program registrations can be completed at the home or mailed to: Hampton City Schools, Attention: Driver’s Education, 1 Franklin Street, Hampton, VA 23669

• Applications for Behind the Wheel may be secured from the school counseling department or the physical education department at your school.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION I (7310)

Level 2

• Credit: ½ credit required course

• PE I offers a variety of physical activates designed to encourage and prepare student to be active for life

• Activities may include but are not limited to sport activities, lifetime physical activities and fitness education

• Students will develop a personal fitness plan

PHYSICAL EDUCATION II (7410)

Level 2

• Credit: ½ credit required course

• PE II offers a variety of physical activities designed to promote lifetime activity

• Activities are designed to encourage students to become proficient in individual, dual or team sport, or other lifetime physical activities

• Students will continue to improve the development of a personal fitness program