Wellness: PE & Health

981.1 Physical Education Leadership Program: (formerly known as Cadet Teaching Assistant) Advanced College Preparatory, Grades 11 & 12, Semester, 2.5 credits
Students who have demonstrated exemplary work completing their physical education requirements may apply for a cadet teaching assistant internship. Responsibilities: lead warm-ups, help with equipment set-up and take down, assist in teaching skills and activities, demonstrate leadership as a role model to younger students. A limited number of cadet teaching positions will be accepted each semester. Interested students should make an appointment with Mrs. Lavender & Mr. Bush for approval prior to signing up for this course.

945.1 Bridging Generations, Advanced College Preparatory, Grades 11 & 12, Quarter, 1.25 credits

This health elective course is open to high school students with a compassionate heart and desire to make a difference. Bridging Generations tackles an often misunderstood topic of cognitive impairment. Bridging Generations would offer students at Swampscott High School the opportunity to not only learn about cognitive impairment but also offer the opportunity to gain experience working with senior citizens living with dementia. Students will be dementia trained within this course. Once trained, students will travel over to our connecting senior center and implement a program called OMA (Opening Minds Through Art), which brings together senior citizens living with dementia and high school students to collaborate through abstract art. Individuals with cognitive impairment are often marginalized and isolated. This course provides students with the opportunity to not only help bridge the gap, but also learn crucial life skills through real experiences. Enroll in the course and help bridge the gap between generations.

979.1 OPEN POWER HOUR+,  Advanced College Preparatory, Grades 9-12,  Quarter, 1.25 Credits

Are you a motivated mover who could benefit from extra physical education time during the school year?  This bonus power hour+ class may be what you need to release stress, socialize and refocus your brain during the school day in our gym facilities.  Games and activities will be driven by student interest for this quarter course.