Physical Education and Health Department

Course Number(s): PH6034, PH6035, PH6036

Credit(s): 1.5 Grade(s): 9

Course Type: Required

Prerequisite(s): None

Syllabus

Physical Education is required for students in 9th grade. Students meet every other day each trimester opposite Freshman Seminar & Careers, and earn 1/2 credit per trimester. Activities include both team and individual fitness and game activities.

Course Number(s): PH6039, PH6040

Credit(s): 2 Grade(s): 10

Course Type: Required

Prerequisite(s): None

Syllabus

Physical Education is required for students in 10th grade.  These classes meet daily in the fall and spring trimesters for students in grade 10, and students earn one credit per trimester. Activities include both team and individual fitness and game activities.

Course Number(s): PH6027 

Credit(s): 1 Grade(s): 10

Course Type: Required

Prerequisite(s): None

Syllabus

Health 10  is a 40 hour required course, which is taught in the winter trimester. The Health 10 curriculum will cover topics such as personal wellness, mental and emotional health, drug education, human sexuality, HIV/AIDS, STDs, stress management, decision-making skills, peer resistance skills, nutrition, self-esteem, eating disorders, and alcohol and tobacco prevention.

Course Number(s): PH6041 

Credit(s): 1 Grade(s): 11-12

Course Type: Elective

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of 9th & 10th grade Physical Education 

Syllabus

*Students can take this course no more than twice for credit; the second time by written teacher permission only.

This advanced Physical Education and Health class is taken during either the junior or senior year. It is specifically designed to incorporate advanced topics such as nutrition, reproductive health and other health issues. In addition, the class will incorporate fitness activities including low-impact aerobics workouts (walking, yoga, tai chi, tae bo, self-defense, Pilates, relaxation therapy) as well as weight/strength training.

Course Number(s): PH6042  

Credit(s): 1 Grade(s): 11-12

Course Type: Elective

Syllabus

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of 9th & 10th grade Physical Education.

*Students can take this course no more than twice for credit; the second time by written teacher permission only.

This course is designated for the student interested in continuing a program of cardiovascular fitness. The class will emphasize the relationship between health and physical activity, including classroom work and lifetime activities. Activities will include jogging, weight training, aerobics, swimming, etc. Grading will be based on individual performance and written work.

Course Number(s): PH6043

Credit(s): 1 Grade(s): 11-12

Course Type: Elective

Syllabus

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of 9th & 10th grade Physical Education

*Students can take this course no more than twice for credit; the second time by written teacher permission only.

This course is designed for the student interested in weight/strength training. The class will strength train every day with instruction focusing on various techniques and exercises. Throughout the trimester each student will develop their own strength training plan that suits his/her individual needs.  Grading will be based on individual performance and participation.