HEALTH
Prerequisites: None, available to grade 9, 10
This one semester course is required of all freshmen. Students learn how to develop a life-style which enhances wellness by furthering their knowledge of their personality, body systems, and behavior. Topics discussed include substance use and abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS, nutrition, and various body systems.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION I
Prerequisites: None, available to grade 9, 10
This one semester course is required of all freshmen. Classes are co-ed. Emphasis will be placed on the students improving their current level of physical fitness. Students will be exposed to many team and individual sports such as volleyball, soccer, basketball, softball, football, track and field, and badminton.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION II
Prerequisites: PE I, available to grades 10, 11, 12
This one semester course will encourage interest in lifetime sports and major emphasis will be on improving their current level of physical fitness. Flexibility, cardiovascular endurance and muscular strength will be the focus in this fitness oriented class. Fitness assessment and improvement is a priority.
Physical Education and Health Faculty
Cheryl Heise, Chair
Rob Heise