Health & Physical Education

Freshman Physical Education is a structured, co-educational program which provides a variety of learning experiences in team sports, individual and dual sports, aquatics (6-week requirement) and lifetime sports. There is a strong emphasis on physical fitness and testing. This course is designed for students who will not be participating in interscholastic athletics, marching band, or cheerleading for their physical education requirement.

Team sports will include softball, volleyball, football, basketball, and soccer. This class will also involve activities that would be considered a team sport through “relays” and “doubles” play. Examples of “relays” would include track, swimming, and racquet sports. Examples of “doubles” play would include badminton and racquet ball. Freshman P.E. requirements must be satisfied in order to select this elective.

This course addresses individual fitness levels through testing, evaluation, and personal program planning. Included is daily cardiovascular work as well as an intense weight-training program. A swimming component for cardiovascular fitness and personal safety is also included. This course is an elective for upperclassmen. Note: There are components of the “Bigger, Faster, Stronger” program in this course. All students are expected to keep a fitness program on their computer for evaluation and credit. The class will also participate in bowling, soccer, golf, and water polo. Freshman Physical Education requirements must be satisfied in order to select this elective.

This course introduces the student to the contemporary meaning of health and responsibilities of a wellness lifestyle. Emphasis is on exploring the “self” as it relates to a variety of timely topics. These topics include personality, suicide, cancer, tobacco, and smoking, drugs/opiates prevention & abuse and addiction, human reproduction, dating relationships, contraceptives. Sexually Transmitted Diseases, nutrition and exercise, 2-year CPR certification (through Red Cross Certification) and final assessment & project. All students/parents per the State of Ohio must acknowledge that they have read and understand all the material presented in our program of studies. This will be completed via a Google Doc at the beginning of the semester.

This interdisciplinary high school course explores the powerful connection between health and art, offering students a unique opportunity to enhance their well-being through creative expression. Through a combination of discussions, presentations, and hands-on projects, students will discover how visual art can assist in their understanding of health topics as well as providing a therapeutic tool for physical and mental health wellness. Students will gain an understanding of health advocacy while honing their artistic skills.