Physical Education

Health and Family Life Courses

The Physical Education/Health & Family Life curriculum is designed to develop skills and attitudes needed to achieve and maintain lifelong health and fitness. Students are encouraged to gain an active appreciation of the positive role of physical fitness in overall health and well-being and to develop socially useful participation skills. The program seeks to provide equal participation for all students through a variety of experiences leading to the development of a positive self-concept, personal creativity, and an enthusiasm for physical fitness.

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Goal-Oriented Team Work and Collaboration

This video includes GoPro footage from students completing our high elements rope course. Elements from our Project Adventure curriculum, such as communication skills, team work, collaboration, conflict resolution, and goal setting, are included in HS Physical Education classes.

Physical Education (Grades 9-12)

Students are exposed to a variety of team sports, individual sports and fitness activities which may include but are not limited to:

Aerobic / Anaerobic Conditioning
Challenge Adventure Program - High and Low Elements
Individual Sports - Archery, Mountain Biking, Weight Training
Racquet Sports - Badminton, Tennis, Paddleball, Pickelball
Team Sports - Football, Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee
Dance - Line, Square, Ballroom

Health and Family Life (Grade 9)

This course is designed to assist students in developing the skills necessary to make healthy and responsible decisions. Students review the changes that occur in the human body during adolescence, in addition to gaining an understanding of the human reproductive system.

Theory of Safe Driving (Grade 10)

Students complete a minimum of 30 hours of classroom instruction in Driver’s Education from a certified Driver Education Instructor including all aspects of driving and safety techniques, automotive care, financial responsibility and a detailed study of traffic laws and regulations. Students take a state-administered test on laws and traffic knowledge.

Contemporary Health Issues (Grade 11)

This course is designed to provide students with a knowledge base of the importance of leading a healthy and active lifestyle. Topics include the methods of transmission, plus treatment and prevention of infectious and non-infectious diseases, including coronary artery disease, diabetes and HIV/AIDS, and important concepts of physical fitness such as the physical, psychological, and social benefits of participating in a daily fitness regimen.

Family Life (Grade 12)

This course is designed to assist students in gaining an understanding and appreciation of the many responsibilities associated with family living. From a review in growth and development, to topics on pregnancy and childbirth and prenatal care, students are exposed to many of the responsibilities of starting and supporting a family.

Unified Physical Education (Grades 9-12)

A unique opportunity for students of varying ability levels and backgrounds to come together through ongoing fitness, sports, leadership and wellness activities, this course focuses on the physical, intellectual, and social growth of all participants. Students with and without intellectual disabilities come together through ongoing educational and physical activities. Unified PE class participants will have the opportunity to compete in sports with other schools or participate in Special Olympics competitions and events. This course is an elective for Unified Partner students and is integrated into the established curriculum for special education students.

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