Physical Education and Health Department

Physical Education Course Offerings

Physical Education 7

This physical education class meets every other day for four quarters. The focus is on fitness and team activities in which students will learn the rules and skills of all types of sports. Students will be assessed on their physical fitness, participation in daily activities, and their preparation for class. This course is designed to promote fitness and wellness necessary to achieving a healthy lifestyle.

Physical Education 8

This physical education class meets every other day for four quarters. The focus is on fitness and team activities in which students will learn the rules and skills of all types of sports. Students will be assessed on their physical fitness, participation in daily activities, and their preparation for class. This course is designed to promote fitness and wellness necessary to achieving a healthy lifestyle.

Physical Education for Grades 9-12 – .5 Credit

Students in grades 9-12 will participate in many activities, both team and individual geared towards promoting a healthy lifestyle. Students will be assessed on their individual preparation, physical fitness, and participation daily. All activities are designed to enhance mental, emotional, and physical growth throughout the high school experience.

Advanced Physical Education – .5 Credit

Prerequisite: Students must have a 90 or above in previous year PE class (or instructor approval)

Students will be required to complete workouts in a variety of modalities. Every student will have an individually designed workout that allows them to greatly improve in practically every aspect of fitness. Workouts will focus on strength, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility and agility.

Choice/Personal Fitness – .5 Credit

The goal of this course is to encourage enjoyment when considering a fitness activity. This course offers a variety of activities that help improve student personal fitness. Oftentimes, the activities offered are similar to regular Physical Education class, but on a much less competitive level. When space allows, we offer yoga, aerobics class, and other fitness related elements. Students input is encouraged when developing this course.

Health Course Offerings

Health 7/FACS (Family and Consumer Sciences)

A course designed to help middle-level students live in a society of constant change and to improve their quality of life by preparing them to meet their present and future responsibilities as family members and community members, consumers, home managers, and wage earners. The goal is to educate early adolescents to think constructively, make sound decisions, solve problems, and manage resources.

High School Health – .5 Credit

This project-based class follows the guidelines of the New York State Learning Standards and is required for graduation. This course will provide students with the opportunity to explore various topics related to health and wellness.