Student Expectations
Students will develop and demonstrate:
#3 – critical and creative thinking and problem solving
skills
#4 – the skills needed to communicate: read, write, speak,
and listen effectively
#6 – awareness of technological sources and the ability to
use, analyze, and evaluate current technology effectively
#11–a knowledge of processes and an awareness of rules and
responsibilities of citizens in a democratic society
#13–personal health habits, including physical exercise that
promotes physical and emotional growth
#14–an understanding of the issues that affect the quality of
life on our planet
COURSE OUTLINE
| PE: 9 |
Health: 9 |
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PE: 10 |
Health: 10 |
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Abuse |
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Fitness |
Nutrition |
| Floor Hockey/ |
child |
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Adventure PE
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Alcohol/SA |
| Basketball |
peer facilitator |
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Weight Training |
HIV/STD/Pregnancy Prevention |
| Games |
mental health |
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Handball |
Family Health |
| Yoga |
Substance Abuse |
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Volleyball/Team |
History |
| Weight training |
Fitness Concepts |
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Dance |
-diseases |
| Golf/Paddleball |
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Orienteering |
-family life |
Health Level 2 Grades 9,10
Credits: .25 Half Year
All freshmen and sophomores will be required
to take and pass a formal course in health that will be taught
in conjunction with physical education. The Connecticut State
Department of Education curriculum guideline on health will be
followed.
Physical Education Level 2
Grades 9,10
Credits: .25 Full Year
The physical education program includes
active participation in seasonal competitive and recreational
activities. The program is designed to develop fundamental
physical skills, coordination, wholesome attitudes, a high
standard of conduct, and preparation for leadership in
competitive activities as well as cooperative participation in
sports, school, and later-life activities. The program aims to
aid students in making social and personality adjustments for
greater enjoyment, self-expression, and relaxation through group
undertakings.
| PE 11/12 |
Health 11/12 |
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| Fitness |
Self Defense or First Aid/CPR |
| Golf/Tennis |
Health Seminar Day: 2 years |
| Paddleball |
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| Team sports/Yoga |
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| Weight training/Cardio
training |
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| Outdoor games/walking |
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Physical Education Level 2 Grades
11,12
Credits: .25 Full Year
When possible, junior and senior students
will select different activities each marking period. The
physical education program includes active participation in
seasonal competitive, recreational and lifetime activities. The
program is designed to provide opportunity for all students to
select activities of particular interest. Courses have been
developed to provide training and experience beyond traditional
skill development. Special consideration will be given to
scheduling difficulties and medical limitations.
Developmental and Adaptive Physical Education
Level 2 Grades 9,10,11,12
Credits: .25 (Two periods per
week) Full Year
The developmental and adaptive program is
designed for students who need more individualized instruction
or wish to work on self-improvement in such areas as low
fitness, low motor ability, nutritional deficiencies, and
postural abnormalities. The program will also be adapted to
students with other special problems, including broken bones,
breathing problems and a variety of medical conditions.
Scheduling will be done on an individual
basis when requests or referrals are made to the Physical
Education Department.
Health and Wellness/Seminar
Level 2
Grades 11, 12
Credits: .0625 (Taken in either grade 11 or grade 12)
One Marking Period
All eleventh and twelfth graders will be
required to take and to pass a Health course that follows the
Connecticut State Department of Education Health curriculum
guidelines. In addition, students in both grades 11 and 12
must participate in a seminar day program each year.
