This one semester course examines the intricate relationships between personal, community, and environmental health, mental and emotional health, nutrition and physical activity substance use and abuse, safety practices, injury prevention, CPR/AED, personal safety, human reproductive system, HIV/AIDS, related communicable diseases, and sexual responsibility within established guidelines. Topics include analyzing influences, accessing information, interpersonal communication, decision making, goal setting, self management, and advocacy. Topics include decision making, wellness, nutrition and physical activity, body systems, substance use and abuse, communicable and non-communicable diseases, violence prevention, safety, and consumer health. Sex education and sexually transmitted infectious disease education, within established guidelines, is an essential part of this course. Instructional practices integrate the Motivational Framework for Culturally Inclusive Teaching, to establish inclusion of all cultural and linguistic backgrounds, develop a positive learner disposition toward learning, enhance meaning through engaging, experiences, and engender competence of subject matter among all students. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. The course fulfills the one-half credit of health required for high school graduation.
Prerequisite/Course Fee:
PE Required Clothing Fee - $15
This one-year course provides students the opportunity to develop a health and skill-enhancing level of physical fitness. Students engage in movement and fitness activities at moderate to vigorous levels for a minimum of 50% of the instructional time. Through participation in physical activities, students execute motor skills, movement patterns, and safety within the course. Health and skill-enhancing fitness concepts are explored through personal goal setting and self-evaluation. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the two physical education credits required for high school graduation.
Prerequisite/Course Fee:
PE Required Clothing Fee - $15
This one-year course provides students the opportunity to develop a health- and skill-enhancing level of physical fitness. Students engage in movement and fitness activities at moderate to vigorous levels for a minimum of 50% of the instructional time. Through participation in physical activities, students execute motor skills, movement patterns, and safety within the course. Health and skill-enhancing fitness concepts are explored through personal goal setting and self-evaluation. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the two physical education credits required for high school graduation.
This one-year course is designed to promote a positive approach toward personal health. Students are provided with experiences in health- and skill-related fitness that develop decision-making skills, positive self-esteem, and personal regard. This course develops knowledge pertaining to the principles of wellness, components of physical fitness, proper nutrition, personal decision-making skills, and career opportunities. Students participate in direct classroom instruction, computer-generated activities and application, and participation in moderate to vigorous activity for a minimum of 50% of the instructional time. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the two physical education credits required for high school graduation.
Prerequisite/Course Fee:
Successful completion of PE I or
Successful completion of Personal Fitness and Wellness I
This one-year course is designed to further promote a positive approach toward personal health. Building upon the skills learned in Personal Fitness and Wellness I, this course reinforces total health and fitness concepts and practices. Major topics target physical, mental, and social health, as well as the pursuit of lifetime fitness. Students develop an understanding of the principles of wellness including fitness and proper nutrition. Emphasis is placed on health, weight training, and lifetime fitness by engaging students in moderate to vigorous activity for a minimum of 50% of the instructional time. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course will fulfill one of the two physical education credits required for high school graduation.
Prerequisite/Course Fee:
11th or 12th grade
PE Required Clothing Fee - $15
This one-year course is an activity-oriented course designed to provide students with a comprehensive view of physical conditioning through different styles of weight training and builds upon the knowledge gained in Physical Education I and II. Students develop psychomotor skills and engage in movement and lifetime fitness activities at moderate to vigorous levels for a minimum of 50% of the instructional time. Fitness-related vocabulary, desirable health habits, physical conditioning, skill development, and safety are emphasized. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to our society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation and may be repeated.