Health Education (One semester requirement for grade 9) The course is designed to give students a better understanding of total health and wellness, through physical health, social health, mental health, emotional health and well being, and how it applies to daily life. It emphasizes how one's quality of life is intimately tied to avoiding health risks. Some of the topics that may be studied include eating disorders, self-esteem, coping with loss, suicide, drugs/alcohol misuse and abuse, infectious diseases, AIDS, being a wise consumer, safety, sex education, and first aid. A one to two week course of CPR through the American Heart Association is conducted by our school nurse. Current health issues may be discussed. Also, a 10-day D.A.R.E. curriculum may be implemented during the semester.
Physical Education (Requirement for grade 9; unless excused by a physician) The course is conducted to allow total participation for all students. The student should develop strength, endurance, agility, and coordination as a result of these activities and develop lifetime recreational interests in as many different areas as possible. Activities include individual as well as team sports, often with emphasis on individual and dual sports, following team sports in junior high. The Presidential Physical Fitness tests can be given. Activities in Grades 7-9 include most or all of the following: soccer, bowling, volleyball, basketball, weight lifting, whuffle ball, hockey, softball, flexibility and agility exercises, flag football, badminton, and rhythms/dance. In addition to developing skills in various games, students learn the rules and regulations of each game and learn ways to socially interact with others. There is continuing emphasis on developing and maintaining good health.
A physical examination is required before participation in physical education or weight training and conditioning. These examinations are scheduled by the local clinics during the summer and announced in the local newspapers.
Weight Training and Conditioning (Option for grades 10-12) This course will provide each student with the opportunity and instruction in proper weight training and conditioning. The instructor will periodically evaluate each student's progress in terms of strength, speed, agility, power, flexibility, and conditioning.
Life PE (Option for grades 11-12) This course focuses on, but will not be limited to, lifetime activities such as croquet, Bocce ball, horseshoes, bowling, basketball, volleyball, pickleball, weight training, hand ball, fitness testing, etc. Grades will be determined by participation along with rules tests, skills tests, and written assignments. Also, this class will promote lifetime fitness and will involve health activities and tests.