This required course is designed to help students develop skills, attitudes and knowledge in physical fitness, wellness and problem solving. Units of instruction in the principles of individual and team activities are the means for conveying the course objective. Students will learn concepts and methods of assessment for their fitness needs, weight control and nutrition. Fitness evaluations are conducted each year to provide students with an individual needs assessment and achievement towards national fitness standards.
Ninth grade health is designed so that our young people are given the opportunity to acquire accurate health information. The emphasis will be to develop healthful behavior. The decision-making process will teach the necessary skills to examine, analyze and evaluate information to which they are exposed in their daily lives, understanding that decisions made today have a strong impact on their well-being. Students must pass health to meet the Physical Education & Health graduation requirement.
The Driver Education program is designed to develop a basic knowledge of the rules and regulations governing driving behavior. This includes the development of a corresponding attitude of respect for the dangers that are present in the ownership and operation of a motor vehicle. A major part of the course is devoted to learning the New Jersey motor vehicle laws and regulations for the class administered state driver examination. Students must pass Drivers Education to meet the Physical Education & Health graduation requirement.
Eleventh grade health presents the basic guidelines for first aid. Priorities and appropriate actions will be explained and techniques for handling common emergency situations are delineated. The students will be given an opportunity to learn and practice CPR and the Heimlich maneuver. In addition, the students will be provided with current relevant health information in the areas of substance abuse, addictions, and diseases so that they may make informed intelligent decisions regarding their own life. Students must pass health to meet the Physical Education & Health graduation requirement.
Twelfth grade health is designed to help teenagers develop the skills they need to make successful transition from adolescence into adulthood, marriage and family life. Students are taught to critically evaluate and seek correct health information. Students must pass Family Living to meet the Physical Education & Health graduation requirement.