Academics
Courses | Physical Education
Physical Education must be taken in any season a sport is not taken. Physical Education and Athletics may be taken concurrently. Physical Education courses meet twice weekly for 66 minutes in the 6th period for two credits per term. Health courses meet 4 times per week for half a term for 2 credits.
Girls PE Courses |
Boys PE Courses |
| Physical Education – Grades 9 and 10† | Physical Education – Grades 9 and 10† |
| Freshman and sophomore year offers a variety of team sports, dance, cardiovascular activities, and individual activities emphasizing the development of individual skills, team concepts, and physical fitness. Students will have the opportunity to participate in volleyball, European handball, indoor field hockey, indoor soccer, flag football, Ultimate, hip-hop, aerobics, power walking, badminton, one wall handball, cycling and archery. Daily classes are structured to introduce students to physical fitness concepts and applications. Bicycle with gears and a properly fitting helmet are required for cycling. | Freshman and sophomore year offers a variety of team sports, dance, cardiovascular activities, and individual activities emphasizing the development of individual skills, team concepts, and physical fitness. Students will have the opportunity to participate in volleyball, European handball, indoor field hockey, indoor soccer, flag football, Ultimate, hip-hop, aerobics, power walking, badminton, one wall handball, cycling and archery. Daily classes are structured to introduce students to physical fitness concepts and applications. Bicycle with gears and a properly fitting helmet are required for cycling. |
| Physical Education – Grades 11 and 12† | Physical Education – Grades 11 and 12† |
| In junior and senior years, individual activities, individual sports, and aerobic activities are emphasized. Students are encouraged to develop their interests and skills in activities that they can use and enjoy throughout their life. Tennis, yoga, dance and various types of aerobic classes are offered. Ice-skating and golf are also introduced as lifetime activities. Leadership, fellowship, trusts, risk-taking, and problem-solving activities make up the "challenge" unit. A self defense course focuses on prevention and physical techniques. $30 Fee for Self-Defense. | In junior and senior years, individual activities, individual sports, and aerobic activities are emphasized. Students are encouraged to develop their interests and skills in activities that they can use and enjoy throughout their life. Tennis, yoga, dance and various types of aerobic classes are offered. Ice-skating and golf are also introduced as lifetime activities. Leadership, fellowship, trusts, risk-taking, and problem-solving activities make up the "challenge" unit. |
| Physical Education Elective – Grades 11 and 12 | Physical Education Elective – Grades 11 and 12 |
| This is an elective course for juniors and seniors. Students will be exposed to a variety of lifetime sports and activities such as tennis, badminton, ice skating, dance, volleyball, biking, running, rock climbing, golf, archery, yoga, ultimate, and weight training. With the necessary sport skills and an understanding of the benefits gained from being physically active, students will have the background to become active participants throughout their lives. | This is an elective course for juniors and seniors. Students will be exposed to a variety of lifetime sports and activities such as tennis, badminton, ice skating, dance, volleyball, biking, running, rock climbing, golf, archery, yoga, ultimate, and weight training. With the necessary sport skills and an understanding of the benefits gained from being physically active, students will have the background to become active participants throughout their lives. |
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Health – Grade 9 |
Health – Grade 9 |
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In this course, we will focus on physical health and wellness. We will look at the various factors that contribute to physical health. The specific topics covered will include nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress. There will be a variety of different exercise options introduced, as well as stress management techniques. There will also be a lot of discussion and students will be expected to journal about the various topics discussed, as well as demonstrate their knowledge on tests and in the form of a final project. All the material will be approached from a New Church perspective. |
This class focuses on three components involved in a Healthy Lifestyle: physical fitness, stress management, and nutritional balance. Students are exposed to basic fitness principles and learn why choosing a physically active lifestyle is important. In stress management students learn how various physical and psychological demands effect their bodies. Positive coping skills are emphasized. Students also learn about the negative effects of using drugs and alcohol as coping devices so they do not resort to these techniques. The study of nutritional balance includes resting metabolic rates, macronutrients, food selection, diet fads, and eating disorders. |
| Health – Grade 10 | Health – Grade 10 |
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In this course, we will focus on mental and emotional health. We will look at the various factors that contribute to emotional and mental health. The specific topics covered will include drugs, alcohol, disease, and body image. There will be a variety of guest speakers who will share their stories and experiences with these issues. There will also be a lot of discussion and students will be expected to journal about the various topics discussed, as well as demonstrate their knowledge on test and in the form of a final project. All the material will be approached from a New Church perspective. |
This course is divided into two units. In the first phase the physical fitness component of Healthy Lifestyles will be studied in greater depth. Sophomores will learn the practical aspects of designing, implementing, and monitoring their own fitness programs. During the second part students take a CPR course where they learn how to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use an Automated External Defibrillator. Tobacco’s negative effects on the body and the prevention of heart disease and strokes are also emphasized. |
| Health – Grade 11 | Health – Grade 11 |
| In this course, we will focus on sexual health and relationships. We will look at the various factors that contribute to healthy and unhealthy relationships, both sexual and platonic. The specific topics covered will include reproduction, contraception, premarital sex, and abuse. There will be a variety of guest speakers who will share their stories or experiences with these issues. There will also be a lot of discussion and students will be expected to journal about the various topics discussed, as well as demonstrate their knowledge on tests and in the form of a final project. All the material will be approached from a New Church perspective. | This course introduces boys to a wide variety of health topics, from dietary health to physical fitness |
| †Required. A student can opt out of PE during in any term in which he or she is enrolled in a sport, but may not drop down from a sport into P.E. after the first week. |
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