Physical Education and Health

PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Physical Education Mission Statement

Graduates of Seymour High School will recognize the importance of and choose to participate in physical activities designed to maintain and enhance healthy lifestyles.

Health Education Mission Statement

Graduates of Seymour High School will develop and maintain behaviors that promote lifelong health.

PE – 939

1.0 Credit – grade 9

Required of all grade 9 students

One credit in physical education is required for graduation. The curriculum seeks to develop performance skills, to provide opportunities for individual physical and emotional development, and to foster self-discipline, cooperation, competition, and a sense of fair-play. 

Health – 995

0.5 Credit 

Offered to grades 10-11-12

Health will include the following topics: internet safety, proper cell phone use, nutrition, stress management, mental & emotional health, smoking as well as electronic cigarette use, and distracted driving. AIDS/Sexually transmitted diseases, alcohol, drugs, tobacco, cardiovascular fitness, consumer education, family and social health, personal health, and teen pregnancy, and knowledge on CPR. 

Physical Education Electives- 

Sports and Games – 936

0.5 Credit – Semester Course 

Offered to grades 11 - 12 

As a class, students will have a choice to participate in a variety of sports that are played on a court, or are played recreational. Advanced skills and an in depth analysis will be developed in a chosen sport. 

Health Electives: 

Holistic Health and Wellness – 935

0.5 Credit – Semester Course 

Offered to grades 11-12

Holistic Health is an approach to life. Rather than focusing on illness or specific parts of the body, this ancient approach to health considers the whole person and how he or she interacts with his or her environment. It emphasizes the connection of mind, body, and spirit.

Injury Care and Prevention – 904

Course may be used toward STEM if not fulfilling another credit requirement.

0.5 Credit – Semester Course  

Offered to grades 11 and 12

This introductory course explores different areas of training for students interested in the following fields – athletic training and physical therapy.  The student will gain a basic understanding of what to do when an injury occurs, diagnosis of the injury, what are the procedures that need to be taken in response to the injury, and what are the steps to access and provide emergency care.  The course will also discuss what the specific injuries are and what has happened to the specific injured area.  

Child Development – 722

0.5 Credit – Semester Course

Offered to grades 11 and 12

This course is for students of today who are planning for tomorrow.  It is for those interested in being parents, those interested in teaching or caring for young children, and/or for those interested in other child-related careers.  The emphasis is on being a caregiver in any of these roles.

Fitness for Life – 933

0.5 Credit – Semester Course 

Offered to grades 11 - 12

This course offers students the opportunity to participate in a program That will make a positive difference in their lives.  Students will be involved in a rigorous program of fitness, learn how to self-assess their fitness levels, and understand that physical activity provides the opportunity for enjoyment, challenges, self-expression, and social interaction. Students will also learn how to design their own personal fitness program that will promote a healthy lifestyle. Components of flexibility, strength training, cardiovascular fitness, and nutrition will be included. Students will monitor their individual fitness program to improve their weight training and fitness levels. Students will be expected to complete a research paper for this course.

Science courses designated to  fulfill the health elective requirement in addition to the sophomore health class are listed below:

Anatomy and Physiology – 546 

Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT) - 557