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PHYSICAL/HEALTH EDUCATION DEPARTMENTCourses Offered:
Physical Education 945/946/947 Grades 9, 10, 11 2.5 Credits Physical education is designed to provide students with an opportunity to participate in a well-balanced program of physical education through an activity selection process. The instructional offerings are based on a developmental and sequential progression of skill proficiency. The mission is not to produce highly trained athletes. Rather, the physical education staff seeks to provide students with a vast array of activities and offerings that can be used by students the rest of their lives. Activities offered include: individual, dual, and team sports, self defense, weight training and body mechanics, dance, aerobics, pilates, power walking, and Project Adventure activities that include low and high risk initiatives. In addition, students have access to Physical Education related technology (ie: pedometers, heart rate monitors). A weight-training unit is required for all freshmen. All students are evaluated for fitness levels twice a year using the President’s Fitness Challenge program. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1A, 1B, 1E, 3A, 3C, 3D, 4A This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 5 Health Education 955/956/957 Grades 9, 10, 11 2.5 Credits The Health Education curriculum reflects the Massachusetts Comprehensive Health Frameworks and addresses student needs based on the CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey that is conducted in grades 9-12 every two years. Grade 9 The content of the ninth grade Health Education curriculum is presented in a systematic, sequential, and age-appropriate manner. For some units, students complete a series of self-assessments to evaluate various aspects of their health. Content areas include: mental health, suicide prevention, stress management techniques, communication skills, sexual harassment, human development and sexuality, dating violence, Alcohol 101, STD prevention, substance abuse prevention using research based curricula, nutrition, fitness, and how to access reliable health information and resources. Students work individually and collaboratively on activity based lessons. Students are required to complete one library research project/presentation per term and four hours of community service for the year. Grade 10 Tenth grade students study a variety of topics related to current health issues. Students acquire skills in decision-making and conflict-resolution. Content areas include: diversity, addiction, promotion of safe driving, health resources, prevention of brain injury, first aid and safety, prevention of STD’s and pregnancy, "Class Action," alcohol prevention, prevention of dating violence, non-contagious disease, alternative/complimentary medicine, death, dying, and coping with loss, and nutrition. The goal of this program is to teach students how to evaluate and identify risks and to make life-enhancing, not destructive decisions. One library research/presentation project is required each term and six hours of community service for the year. Grade 11 Health Education for the eleventh grade covers a wide array of personal and social issues with a focus on practical application. The program offers students an opportunity to analyze their attitudes and behaviors in an environment that is supportive and challenging. Through active discussions and group collaboration, students address various personal and societal issues and practice a variety of communication and problem-solving skills. Major content areas include: CPR certification, analyzing media in respect to violence and advertising, personal safety and issues relating to life after high school, health insurance, planning for disasters, analyzing and improving nutritional needs, sexual ethics, wellness contracts, domestic violence and child abuse. Students will complete four library research projects and are required to complete eight hours of community service. Physical Education and Health Education classes are combined to form seven classes in the seven-day cycle for a full year. These courses support the following Academic Expectation(s): 1A, 1B, 1D, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 4A These courses assess the following Academic Expectation(s): 5 Leadership in Wellness 958 College Preparatory Grades 11, 12 Semester 2.5 Credits This course is for students who are interested in entering the fields of physical education, coaching, athletic training or wish to develop better leadership and personal wellness skills. Students will spend time in the gymnasium assisting teachers, and in the traditional classroom learning the most current thinking on assessing and promotion of wellness through a variety of projects. Students completing this class will be certified in CPR through the American Heart Association. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): |
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