Sheila Nemer (Health)

David Wheaton (PE, Adaptive PE)

Janelle Sargent (Health)

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Physical Education and Health Courses

HEALTH (1 Credit)                                                                                                                Grade 9
This course is designed for students to learn about total health: physical, mental, and social well-being.  The focus is on wellness and preventive health and safety measures.  It encourages the choosing of responsible behavior so that students can improve and safeguard their health.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND PERSONAL WELLNESS

One credit of Physical Education is required for graduation.  Skills in lifetime and team sports are taught as well as a fitness program which emphasizes cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and muscular strength. Some of the activities that may be taught in Physical Education and Personal Wellness classes include:

 

• Archery
• Badminton
• Basketball
• Fistball
• Fitness Training with Weights and Aerobic Equipment
• Fitness Testing Conducted in the Fall and Spring
• Floor Hockey
• Golf
• Handball/Racquetball
• Lacrosse
• Soccer
• Softball
• Shuffleboard
• Table tennis
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Whiffle Ball

 

ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION (1 Credit)                                                           Grade 10

This course is primarily designed to meet the needs of students who are physically unable to function in a regular physical education class.  Enrollment in this class is through the recommendation of the Physical Education Department chairperson and guidance counselor. Appropriate physical fitness attire is required.

ELECTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION (1/2 Credit)                                              Grade 11 & 12

This elective semester course is for 11^th and 12^th grade students. Team sports and individual activities are offered. Appropriate physical fitness attire is required. 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION  (1 Credit)                                                                               Grade 10

This required course for 10^th grade students meets daily. Team sports and individual activities are offered.  Appropriate physical fitness attire is required.

For additional information on courses and graduation requirements, please refer to the PIHS Program of Studies handbook, available in PDF format.