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  (732015)

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  (742515)

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  (731015)

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  (741015)

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

WELLNESS EDUCATION ELECTIVES

PERSONAL FITNESS (751040 / 751045)

• Empowers students to take charge of their physical well-being by providing them with the knowledge, skills, and tools to cultivate a healthy and active lifestyle through a combination of practical exercises, theoretical insights, and personalized goal setting.

• Students will develop a deep understanding of fitness principles, nutrition, and the importance of maintaining a balanced and sustainable approach to physical wellness.

LIFETIME ACTIVITY (751050 / 751055)

• Students will embark on a journey to explore a diverse array of physical activities and sports that can be enjoyed throughout their lives.

• Provides a comprehensive introduction to various sports and physical activities that promote lifelong wellness, fitness, and enjoyment through a combination of practical experience, theoretical knowledge, and skill development.

• Students will gain a deeper understanding of the physical, mental, and social benefits that participating in sports can offer.

DUAL ENROLLMENT WELLNESS COURSES

DUAL ENROLLMENT HEALTH 110: PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH (763010)

• Introduces students to the basic concepts of health and dimensions of wellness through exploration of a variety of personal health topics 

• Identifies factors that affect the health status of individuals in addition to health promotion and disease prevention at the personal and community level

• Students earn 3 VPCC credits and 1 high school credit

DUAL ENROLLMENT HEALTH 215: PERSONAL STRESS MANAGEMENT (763020)

• Provides a basic understanding of stress and explores its physical, psychological and social effects

•  Includes the relationships among stress and change, self-evaluation, sources of stress, and ways to develop current coping skills for handling stress

• Students earn 3 VPCC credits and 1 high school credit

DUAL ENROLLMENT HEALTH 143: MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY I (763040)

• Provides an understanding of medical abbreviations and terms. Includes the study of prefixes, suffixes, word stems, and technical terms with emphasis on proper spelling, pronunciation, and usage. 

• Students earn 3 VPCC credits and 1 high school credit