Physical Education and Wellness

The health education program is designed as a two-year program that will provide students with the information necessary to make important decisions concerning their young adult lives. Students will master vital health skills such as analyzing influences, accessing information, communication skills, decision making, goal setting, self-management, and advocacy. Throughout each skills unit, students will gain knowledge and understanding of essential health concepts. The topics include alcohol, nicotine and other drugs, healthy relationships, violence prevention, healthy eating and physical activity, sexual health/family life, optimal wellness and disease prevention, mental and emotional health, and safety and injury prevention (first aid/cpr/aed training).

Students will graduate with 1 credit of Health by taking 1 Semester of Health and Wellness in 11th grade and 1 semester of Health and Wellness in 12th grade. The students must pass Health and Wellness to graduate from Somers High School.

In the physical education program, each student will develop fitness, coordination, basic motor movement skills, sport skills, knowledge of the rules and basic strategy of each sport/activity, and acceptable social behavior. Passing grades in two Physical Education courses are required for graduation, which includes Physical Education in Grades 9 and 10. Physical Education II is offered in the 11th and 12th grades as an elective.

Team Leader: Nick Kosloski

Health and Wellness 1

Grade 11 1 Semester .5 Credit

Course Number: 518

Prerequisite: None.

Description: This course helps students develop the knowledge and skills needed to make informed, healthy decisions. Students will build stress management, communication, goal-setting, decision-making, and advocacy skills while learning about the Dimensions of Health, Mental Health, Family Life, and Substance Abuse Prevention. As part of the course, students complete the American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED training and have the opportunity to earn certification.

Health and Wellness 2

Grade 11 1 Semester .5 Credit

Course Number: 518

Prerequisite: None.

Description: This course helps students develop the knowledge and skills needed to make informed, healthy decisions. Students will build stress management, communication, goal-setting, decision-making, and advocacy skills while learning about the Dimensions of Health, Mental Health, Family Life, and Substance Abuse Prevention. As part of the course, students complete the American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED training and have the opportunity to earn certification.

Physical Education I - Team Games/Activities

Grades 9-10 1 Semester .5 Credit

Course Number: 502

Prerequisite: None.

Description: Students must choose either 502 or 506 in grades 9-10.

Primary emphasis will be on fitness development through team games and activities. Students will participate in activities such as flag football, basketball, tennis, ultimate frisbee, disc golf, pickleball, volleyball, softball, soccer, hockey, and new games.

Physical Education II (Elective)

Grades 11-12 1 Semester .5 Credit

Course Number: 503

Prerequisite: None.

Description: Successful completion of one credit in P.E.

Students vote on units they participated in previously and then play tournaments. Among the units covered are basketball, volleyball, flag football, soccer, and hockey. (Course demands a high amount of student participation.)

Physical Education I - Lifetime Games/Activities

Grades 9-10 1 Semester .5 Credit

Course Number: 506

Prerequisite: None.

Description: Students must choose either 502 or 506 in grades 9-10.

Primary emphasis will be on fitness development through lifetime sports/activities. Students will participate in a variety of activities such as walking for fitness, yard games, yoga, bowling, tennis, pickleball, weight lifting, golf, and disc golf.