Health and Physical Education
Physical Education Coed
Health 9
Health 10
Health 11
Health 12
Physical Education & Health 9 with Teen PEP
Teen PEP (by selection only)
Physical Education Coed
Length: Three Marking Periods Credits: 4
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
These courses will consist of comprehensive games and skill programs. Students will participate in team games, informal games, and recreational activities that have carryover value in adult life. Activities included are soccer, speedball, golf, flag football, volleyball, basketball, table tennis, badminton, gym hockey, track and field, tennis, aerobics, self-defense, line dancing, softball, and lacrosse. In addition to the identified activities, ongoing fitness, conditioning, and weight training will occur throughout the course. Emphasis will be placed on student effort, leading to skill improvement.
Students will be expected to dress properly for physical education classes, consistent with approved procedures and guidelines. The final Physical Education grade is a product of:
• Preparation: including appropriate gym uniform.
• Performance and Participation.
• Attitude and Effort.
Health 9
Length: One Marking Period Credits: 1
Grade Level: 9
Students will study human sexuality, HIV/AIDS education, the understanding of death and the grieving process, and drug use/abuse. Topics in this course will be presented with the perspective of the students as adolescents beginning the transition into young adulthood.
Health 10
Length: One Marking Period Credits: 1
Grade Level: 10
This course deals extensively with safety: safety on the highway, general safety, and driver education. The dangers of drug abuse and HIV/AIDS are also taught as they relate to driver education.
Health 11
Length: One Marking Period Credits: 1
Grade Level: 11
Students will study community CPR, as well as the theory and skills of advanced First Aid, drug education, and HIV/AIDS education as it relates to CPR and First Aid.
Health 12
Length: One Marking Period Credits: 1
Grade Level: 12
Cancer of the reproductive system, human sexuality, HIV/AIDS education, life skills, and drug education will be taught, with an emphasis on current health issues. Topics in this course will be presented with the perspective of the students as young adults preparing for life issues.
Teen PEP
Length: Year Credits: 5
Grade Level: 11, 12
* This course meets the state requirements for visual and performing arts.
**This course is open to a limited number of students; applications are required.
The New Jersey Teen Prevention Education Program is a state sponsored peer education course designed to increase knowledge, skills and behaviors that promote sexual health among adolescents. This class is a year-long health and physical education course that can be taken as an alternative to health and physical education or as an elective. The structured curriculum focuses on a number of topics including: team communication, presentation and facilitation skills, understanding gender, and other sexual health topics. Students in this course will be trained as peer leaders and educators who will conduct outreach activities with peers, parents, and educators. Interested students must be available to attend a training retreat and participate in outreach activities.
Physical Education/Health 9 with Teen PEP
Length: Year Credits: 4/1
Grade Level: 9
In addition to the regular Physical Education/Health 9 course, students who select this Physical Education and Health class will participate in a series of Teen PEP outreach workshops as presented by the Teen PEP educators as described in the course above. Topics will be presented with a perspective of providing information to students as they develop decision-making skills in their transition from adolescence to young adulthood. Topics to be covered may include: postponing sexual involvement, pregnancy prevention methods, HIV/AIDS prevention, sexual harassment, dating violence, alcohol and drugs and their relationship to decision making, and homophobia reduction. Workshops will be presented throughout the year as part of the regular Physical Education/Health class.