Grade Level(s):   9

Credit:  .5

Length:   Semester

Fulfills Health Graduation Requirement

This course will provide students with the basic framework of knowledge to develop a healthy lifestyle. Students will study mental health, and sexually transmitted diseases, first aid/emergency care, fitness, nutrition, healthy relationships, and substance use/abuse. Students will have the opportunity to apply understanding of health knowledge by incorporating decision-making skills and healthy choices into daily lifestyle practices. This course will make use of a combination of lectures, class discussions, group projects, oral presentations, research, demonstrations, guest speakers*, and student activities. Each student must pass (show proficiency) in CPR to pass this course. *As part of the Personal Wellness curriculum, students will receive a two-day lesson on sexually transmitted infections and HIV/AIDS. Parents are permitted to request an alternate assignment for their child instead of attending these sessions. For more information, visit the Health & Physical Education section on the curriculum page of the district website.

Grade Level(s):   9, 10, 11

Credit:  .25

Length:   Semester

The Peters Township Physical Education program represents physical education using wellness, adventure, fitness, lifetime activities, relaxation and expressive movements, and team sports-based curriculum designed to energize and educate healthy lifestyles. Two semesters of Physical Education are needed to meet graduation requirements.

Grade Level(s):  11, 12

Credit:  .5

Length:   Semester

Prerequisite: Earned a .5 credit in PE I, II

Recommended for students who earn a grade of “B” or higher in PE I, II

This course is designed for students who enjoy highly competitive team games. This is an elective course for juniors and seniors who have successfully completed PE I and PE II and desire to remain active while developing team concepts and game strategies. Students should expect intense physical activity during PE III games and tournaments.

Grade Level(s):   10, 11, 12

Credit:  .5

Length:   Semester

The course includes class work in theory of basic vehicle control, driving processes, safe and efficient driving practices, handling complex driving environments, emergency driving skills, financial responsibilities, traffic laws (national and PA specific), and the effects that drugs and alcohol on the driver’s performance and decision making. Associated with the completion of this course is an insurance discount from most major providers. An additional 6 hours of practice instruction with a certified instructor will increase the insurance discount (not provided by PTSD).

Grade Level(s):  10, 11, 12

Credit:  .5

Length:   Semester

Prerequisite: Completion of PE I, II and course application. To apply for the course, click here. 

This course is designed for students who would like to assist and develop partnerships with special needs students and those students who have medical restrictions that would benefit from one-on-one assistance to engage in physical activities to collaboratively meet the goals of Physical Education class. Due to class size limitations with partner to athlete ratio, students wishing to be a partner must be in good standing with attendance and discipline, be a positive role model and must complete the application and essay. The goal of this class is to enhance “real world” experience for those wishing to pursue a career in education, physical/occupational therapy, social work, or a strong desire to help others.