Physical Education & Health - Hoboken High School Course Offerings

*All students will be enrolled in a grade-level appropriate Physical Education class that includes a marking period of health education.

Physical Education is that part of the educational process which contributes to the mental, physical, social, and emotional growth of each child through the medium of physical activity. A regular program of physical education is provided in all grades. It is the intent of the physical education program to plan movement experiences that will strive to:

1. Develop motor skills necessary to perform a variety of physical activities successfully

2. Develop a level of physical fitness that will enable active physical participation and enhance motor skill learning

3. Develop knowledge, understanding, and the benefits from involvement in physical activity and its contributions to a healthful lifestyle

4. Develop an awareness of social skills and socially acceptable behavior

5. Motivate students to achieve their physical potential through a comprehensive physical education program

6. Promote interest and proficiency in activities that will enable students to participate successfully, now, as well as in the future

7. Promote interest and participation in health related fitness, team sports, and individual sports through an elective program

8. Develop the skill of student self–assessment that will facilitate the monitoring and adjusting of fitness programs to the individual level.

Health Class Descriptions:

Grade 9 Health in grade 9 focuses on making wise decisions, communication skills, nutrition for good health, weight control and fitness, the male and female reproductive system and birth control.

Grade 10 Health in grade 10 focuses on First Aid/CPR, STDs, Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco. In addition, driver education training for the state driver exam and required videos for behind the wheel credit may be provided. Students are required to attend all sessions in order to be eligible to take the state test for the Graduated Driver Licensing Program.

Grade 11 Health in grade 11 focuses on character development, social and emotional health, review of birth control, STDs. HIV/AIDS and rape/date rape awareness.

Grade 12 Health in grade 12 focuses on relationships, sexuality, parenting, family life, mature life, aging and death, and concludes with a review of safety and emergency measures/preparedness.