Health and Physical Education

Grade 10 | Credits: 1.25

Grade 10 Health (Driver Education) is a state-certified course of instruction consisting of a minimum of 30 hours of classroom instruction designed to teach the students all they need to know to become safe, responsible drivers. Students will learn how to progress through New Jersey’s Graduated Driver’s License program, and will receive an opportunity to take the NJ State Permit Test. They will learn how to fulfill the various Motor Vehicle Commission requirements for their vehicles. Students will have a working knowledge of New Jersey’s driving rules and regulations and an appreciation of the importance of following these guidelines.

Grade 11 | Credits: 1.25

Grade 11 Health is designed to re-emphasize many of the important concepts learned in earlier grades. As part of the program, new material will be added which will supplement and add depth to the previously learned concepts and skills. The students will receive a course in the techniques of Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation using the American Heart Association Family and Friends CPR non- certification course. The students will review healthy heart lifestyle choices. The students will be provided with current relevant health information in areas of substance abuse/addictions so they may make informed, intelligent decisions related to their personal use/non-use. This course places a strong emphasis on addictions and making good choices to maintain a healthy lifestyle. They will apply knowledge of sexually transmitted infections so as to evaluate their own level of risk and take steps to change any higher risk behaviors. The students will also look at mental illnesses and how they affect individuals in their daily lives, and learn prevention and treatment methods that are available. Developmental or adaptive health is also available to students with special needs.

Grade 12 | Credits: 1.25

Grade 12 Health is designed to re-emphasize many of the important concepts learned in the ninth grade health curriculum. As a result of this course, students will have a working knowledge of the male and female reproductive systems. They will evaluate lifestyle behaviors and choices and identify personal risk for reproductive cancers. They will be able to understand how to perform self-exams such as breast and testicular exams. Students will understand how conception takes place, signs and symptoms of pregnancy, fetal development, labor and delivery as well as how dangerous substances such as drugs and alcohol, etc. can affect the fetus. Students will understand the benefits of abstinence in a relationship. Using current research, they will explore methods of contraception and risk elimination. Students will identify healthy vs. unhealthy relationships. They will compare and contrast attitudes and beliefs about gender identity and sexual orientation. Students will discuss what goes into a healthy long term commitment. Developmental or adaptive health is also available to students with special needs.

Grades 10-12 | Credits: 3.75

Dance is a full-year program that varies from ballet to pop. This course is scheduled as a separate component and receives the same graduation requirements as the physical education course. Physical fitness is also emphasized during dance classes, as well as skill components related to multiple different styles of dance.

Grades 10-12 | Credits: 3.75

Physical education for grades 10-12 is an elective program that allows students to select classes that they may be interested in learning more about. The selections are divided into lifetime sports, team sports, and physical fitness units. The class is run on the A/B block schedule for the 3 quarters they are scheduled for Physical Education. The 4th quarter will be health. Lifetime sports incorporate a wide range of activities that students can use throughout life including teamwork, cooperation, and problem-solving. Instructional units include fundamental skills, tournament play, and motivating students to participate on their own to help develop lifelong fitness and wellness. Team sports emphasize the skills, strategy, and rules of the game. Intangibles such as teamwork, cooperation, and sportsmanship are promoted in all units taught. Physical fitness consists of individual programs, group activities, and physical fitness assessments. Another component of the physical education program is developmental/adaptive physical education. This course is focused on fine and gross motor skill development as well as fitness and socialization skills through various sports activities. This course is concentrated for students with special needs.