PHYSICAL EDUCATION / WELLNESS

What can I do with a major in Physical Education, Health, or Exercise Science?

A Holistic Approach to Teaching and Learning

  The Wellness Department has designed its curricula in grades 9-12 to provide students with health and physical education skills/content to help improve their lives. Through active involvement in our courses, students will be engaging in content that helps them deepen their understanding of how decisions impact overall health & well being. Our teachers are committed to the ultimate objective of  educating our students to choose a healthy and active lifestyle while improving physical & health literacy. 

Wellness Department Guidelines

• All students are required to dress appropriately for physical activity with a change of clothing and appropriate footwear every single class period. (Refer to the student handbook guidelines for dress code).

• Students must earn 1 credit in Physical Education and 1 credit in Health & Safety to graduate Newington High School.

• Students will participate in the state mandated physical fitness test program during Physical Education I. 

      (All students are required to take the CPFA once in grades 9-12)

• Students who are medically excused from Physical Education at the beginning of the semester will have their PE course moved to another semester.

• Students who are medically excused for an extended period of time must provide a physician's note directly to the school nurse. Alternate physical activities will be provided and determined on a case by case basis dependent upon the student injury.

• Students participating in  physical activity classes will receive a daily mastery grade that is aligned to national and state Physical Education standards.