The goal of the physical education/health department is that each student will have a sound body, mind and spirit. Education of the body involves the development of skills and lifestyle patterns that will support health and fitness. Education of the mind involves understanding the principles of good nutrition and their relationships to physical health. Physical education/health courses emphasize character development in the context of creating healthy relationships and making decisions related to smoking, use of alcohol and other drugs.
Personal Health [MH06251] – Semester A/B
0.5 Credits. This course assists each student to learn and practice health concepts and skills necessary to be health literate. These important concepts will be developed through lectures, use of audio-visuals, role-playing, small group work, discussion, presentations by community resource people as well as supplementary handouts and worksheets. Required for all sophomores.
Personal Training [MH06249] – Semester A/B
0.5 Credits. This course introduced students to an array of strength and conditioning training techniques. Units include: jump rope training, strength ball training (Swiss ball and medicine ball), plyometrics, weight training, and aerobic training. Basic musculoskeletal anatomy will be introduced. Issues of steroid use, supplements, and diet will be discussed. Required purchase: regulation PE uniforms, available at the high school office. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
Physical Education 9 [MH06245] – Semester A/B
0.5 Credits. Students learn personal and lifelong activity concepts through skill based activities and classroom instruction. Topics include: components of fitness, goal setting, guidelines for exercise, principles of training, flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, muscular fitness, nutrition, body composition and weight control and designing your own personal program. Required purchase: regulation PE uniforms, available at the high school office. Required for all freshmen.
Physical Education 10 [MH06246] – Semester A/B
0.5 Credits. Students continue to learn personal and lifelong activity concepts through skill based activities and classroom instruction. Topics include: components of fitness, goal setting, guidelines for exercise, principles of training, flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, muscular fitness, nutrition, body composition and weight control and designing your own personal program. Required purchase: regulation PE uniforms, available at the high school office. Required for all sophomores.