Presque Isle High School
Physical Education and Health Department

Physical Education and Health Department Faculty

Tim Prescott (PE, Elective PE)
Sheila Nemer (Health)	Janelle Sargent (Health)	David Wheaton (PE, Adaptive PE)

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Physical Education and Health Courses

HEALTH (1 Credit)                                                                               
Grade 9
This course is designed to empower students to achieve their optimal potential of wellness and to take responsibility for their total health and wellness—physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially.  The focus is on knowledge and skills that promote health and help students to make responsible decisions, practice safe and healthful behaviors, and avoid and reduce health risks.  Students will learn to take responsibility for their wellness which contributes to a lifestyle that is active, balanced, and healthful.

 

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 but are not limited to:

·          AAHPER Fitness Testing Conducted in the Fall

·          Archery

·          Badminton

·          Basketball

·          Fistball

·          Fitness Training with Weights & Aerobic Equipment

·          Golf

·          Indoor Recreational Games

·          Soccer (indoor/outdoor)

·          Softball/Whiffle Ball

·          Tennis

·          The President’s Challenge Physical Activity & Fitness Awards Program

·          Ultimate Frisbee

·          Volleyball

 

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 or 1 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 lifetime fitness 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.