Grades: 9-10-11-12
1 credit, One Semester
The health course is designed to enable students in obtaining accurate information, developing lifelong positive behaviors, and making good decisions which will impact the wellness of themselves and others. Study will include: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Reducing Health Risks, Using Communication Skills to Promote Health and Setting Goals for Good Health
Grades: 9-10-11-12
1 credit Physical Education, One Semester
The purpose of this course is to learn basic skills and knowledge associated with resistance training, aerobic conditioning and anaerobic conditioning. Students will gain knowledge of the different muscle groups and which machines or activities will develop specific muscle groups. The course will also include activities to develop and improve flexibility, nutrition and wellness.
Please refer to BOE policy 5460 for the Physical Education Waiver
Students who have participated in interscholastic athletics, marching band, or show choir for at least two (2) full seasons as defined in the athletic handbook, while enrolled in grades 9 through 12, and as documented by the athletic director and approved by the high school principal, may be excused from the high school physical education requirement. Students electing such an excuse shall complete one-half (1/2) unit of at least sixty (60) hours of instruction in another course of study which is designated by the Board as meeting the high school curriculum requirements. Students should see their counselor for appropriate paperwork.