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Physical Education I-IV
Physical Education is a required course for all students. The
course includes both individual and team sports, as well as other physical
activities. More advanced skills are learned as students move through the four
levels of Physical Education and there is more emphasis placed on physical
fitness. Program activities include golf, archery, badminton, lacrosse,
soccer, track and field, flag football and field hockey. Lifetime activities
such as aerobics, step aerobics, yoga, circuit training, weight lifting and
physical conditioning are also included. Students are also able to attain
First Aid and CPR Certification.
Health I
The student is guided to an enhancement of self- concept by incorporating
family values and proper attitudes of emotional, social, and physical health.
The course addresses particular issues of concern during adolescence, such as
sexual development, peer pressure, hormone pressure, relationships, sexual
harassment, sexually transmitted diseases with a major focus on abstinence as
the best choice. All areas are examined utilizing the Decision Making Process
in a responsible manner and maintaining positive behaviors.
Health III
Students address health issues affecting young women today, such as identity,
self-worth, and the changing role of women in society. Special emphasis is
placed on the Decision Making Process and critical thinking. Topics include
current health concerns and issues such as abstinence, teen pregnancy,
sexually transmitted diseases, reproductive problems associated with STDs,
substance abuse, depression, emotional and physical abuse, and the need to
utilize appropriate coping mechanisms as essential choices.
Health IV
Current health
issues are identified, discussed, and debated. These issues include: the
problems associated with stress; major areas of prevention, recognition and
essential coping tools are examined; alcohol abuse and the effects of binge
drinking, stages of the disease of alcoholism, and the physiological and
social implications to the individual and family; discussion and analysis of
relationships, commitment and self-worth; review of nutrition, anorexia, date
rape, date violence. Students will prepare and present current female issues
of interest, pertinent to the class.
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