Physical Education and Health

Physical Education and Health Courses

Our Physical Education program is based on the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. Students will take three marking periods of Physical Education and one marking period of Health.

Physical Education 9             Grade 9 

Ninth Grade Physical Education is an integral part of a student’s overall education. Team and individual sports, movement, fitness, skill development, team building, safety and sportsmanship are presented as a foundation of learning. Activities will be conducted indoors using the gymnasiums and weight room as well as all the outdoor facilities. Knowledge/skills tests will be given throughout the marking period. This program is a progressive and sequential curriculum that provides students the opportunity to acquire the knowledge needed for a healthy and active lifestyle. 

Health 9             Grade 9 

Health Education, taken during the student’s freshman year for one marking period, is focused on developing a healthy lifestyle that includes physical, mental, emotional, environmental, spiritual and social wellness. This curriculum will develop lifelong benefits by demonstrating how daily choices affect student’s present and future health.  

Physical Education 10         Grade 10

Tenth Grade Physical Education is an integral part of a student’s overall education with movement, fitness, skill development, safety and sportsmanship as a foundation of learning.  A major emphasis will be placed on continued skill development and knowledge of the individual/group activities. 

Drivers Education 10         Grade 10

Driver Education Theory provides instruction aimed at developing a positive safety conscious attitude towards driving a motor vehicle. It provides instruction on the Motor Vehicle Codes of New Jersey and the basic functioning of the automobile. At the conclusion of the course, the administration of the New Jersey State Law Knowledge exam will be given.  

Physical Education 11         Grade 11 

Eleventh Grade Physical Education is an integral part of a student’s overall education with movement, fitness, skill development, safety and sportsmanship as a foundation of learning. A major emphasis will be placed on mastering skill development and knowledge of the individual activities with a focus on the individual's overall fitness level. 

Health 11         Grade 11

Health Education, taken during the student’s junior year, focuses on the basic skills of first aid. During junior health students will study the inner workings of the human body, life threatening emergencies, and communicable and non-communicable diseases. Upon completion of this course students will have the option to become First Aid/CPR certified.  

Physical Education 12         Grade 12 

Twelfth Grade Physical Education is an integral part of a student’s overall education with reinforcement of movement, fitness, skill development, safety and sportsmanship as a foundation of learning. Increased attention is given to lifetime recreational sports as well as an individual's overall fitness level. The program is  designed to meet the needs of the individual student while giving them a well-rounded experience. 

Health 12         Grade 12 

Health Education, taken during the student’s senior year, provides students with an essential knowledge base that includes physical, social and mental awareness. Strategies that will benefit student’s present and future health and well-being will be explored. Topics of discussion and debate will include Family Planning, Dating Violence and Domestic Abuse, Relationships and Independent Living.  

Physical Education and Health Full-Year Electives 

Introduction to Sports Medicine   Grades 10-12

Fundamentals of Sports Medicine is a full year, elective course designed for the student who is interested in the study of anatomy and physiology as well as being interested in pursuing a career in the health field. Topics covered include the study of the human body, exercise physiology, kinesiology, athletic injury evaluation, rehabilitation of athletic injuries, nutrition and pharmacology. The human skeletal and muscular systems are covered in great detail. Lab experiences are an essential learning tool and include blood pressure and heart rates, reflexes, joint assessments, various taping techniques, modalities, splinting and wrappings. This course serves as an introductory course for anyone interested in the field of athletic training, physical therapy, pre-med, and nursing or any student with a possible interest in sports injury and rehabilitation.  

Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “80” or better in Biology. 

Physical Education and Health Half-Year Electives 

Peer-to-Peer Physical Education     Grades 10-12

This is an elective course offered to students interested in working with their peers with special needs. Students will be in a semester course of physical education while assisting in multiple health classes offered throughout those marking periods. Students will continue to participate in their own physical education/health class throughout the year. Individuals selected will be asked to assist special needs students with physical skill  sets, interpretations of instructions, rules, and game play. Students will be integral in enhancing communication, decision-making skills, team-work, and sportsmanship. It is a physical education/health program that provides a safe environment for all students while also helping our special needs students to integrate socially into our high school population. 

Prerequisite: None.