Health and Physical Educations

This course addresses the following topics: Personal Health Care, including dieting nutrition, fitness, Mental Health, Respiratory and Circulatory Emergencies.

In order to master the proficiencies for this course, attendance, consistent with Board of Education policy, is required in order to demonstrate skills, social interaction, and the inter-play of ideas from student/teacher exchange.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the physical and mental effects of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs.
The student will understand and recognize the needs for first aid and be able to perform the appropriate first aid procedure based on these needs.
The student will demonstrate the knowledge of the affectors of personal health.
The student will demonstrate the knowledge of the affectors of mental health.

Driver Education Theory

1.25 Credits- 10 Weeks Mandatory for Grade 10

This course will prepare youngsters to develop proper attitudes and safe driving skills.

During the course the following areas are discussed: (1) traffic rules and regulations, (2) basic automotive principals, and (3) an appreciation of one’s personal responsibility for accident prevention and the broader responsibility each of us has for furthering the safety of the community.

In order to master the proficiencies for this course, attendance, consistent with Board of Education policy, is required in order to demonstrate skills, social interaction, and the inter-play of ideas from student/teacher exchange.
The student will demonstrate an appreciation of courtesy, cooperation, and the understanding of his fellow man that are prerequisites for safe driving by taking notes in class, bringing the textbook to class daily, and observing the classroom rules as established by the class teacher.
The student will complete the New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicles High School Driver Examination.
The student will identify orally or in writing at least ten New Jersey traffic laws, regulations, or rules of the road.
The student will identify orally or in writing the specific procedure that must be followed to obtain a New Jersey driver’s license and to register a motor vehicle.
The student will demonstrate a knowledge of the legal and practical necessities of insuring a vehicle, by listing the minimum New Jersey insurance requirements.
The student will identify orally or in writing at least three factors to be considered when purchasing a motor vehicle.
The student will identify orally or in writing at least five factors that contribute to traffic accidents.
The student will identify orally or in writing at least five characteristics of a defensive driver.
The student will demonstrate a knowledge of the effects of alcohol upon driving by identifying orally or in writing at least five characteristics of a drinking driver.

Dynamics of Health and Fitness

This full year course is a combination of theory and physical activity. Students will explore nutrition, cardiovascular function, weight management, strength, stress management, exercise and other related health concepts in order to maximize their personal health and fitness potential. It will fulfill both the Heath and Physical Education requirement.

Health Education 3

1.25 Credits-10 Weeks Mandatory for Grade 11

Prerequisite- Health Education 1

This course addresses the following topics: Consumer Health, Environment-Disease and Health, Aging, Dying and Death, Human Sexuality/Mental Health.

In order to master the proficiencies for this course, attendance, consistent with Board of Education policy, is required in order to demonstrate skills, social interaction, and the inter-play of ideas from student/teacher exchange.
The student will appraise health information and identify false advertising.
The student will identify similarities and differences in physical and mental needs between the aged and the teenager.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of differences given a unit of study of cultural and religious attitudes towards death.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the human sexual system, sexual attitudes and behavior, marriage preparation, and family planning.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the physical and mental effects of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs.

Health Education 4

1.25 Credits-10 week course Mandatory for Grade 12

Prerequisite- Health Education 3

This course is designed to present an in-depth study of current health issues. Student are given an individual choice of topics.

In order to master the proficiencies for this course, attendance, consistent with Board of Education policy, is required in order to demonstrate skills, social interaction, and the inter-play of ideas from student/teacher exchange.
The student will discuss and demonstrate knowledge through written tests of some of the current critical health issues such as rape, drugs, suicide, childbirth, abortion, and child abuse.
The student will select and research in depth, a current critical health issue and make an oral presentation consistent with teacher expectation.

Physical Education 1

3.75 Credits-Manditory for Grade 9

This course includes a daily program in calisthenics and warm-up exercises. Students are introduced to basic skills in and participation in team sports, including soccer, field hockey, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, and lacrosse. They are also introduced to basic skills and participation in individual and dual sports including, cross-country, weight training, archery, dance (folk and square) and track and field. Participation in the AAHPER Physical Fitness Testing Program and instructional swimming is expected. Emphasis is on exposure to many activities and skill development.

In order to master the proficiencies for this course, attendance, consistent with Board of Education policy, is required in order to demonstrate skills, social interaction, and the inter-play of ideas from student/teacher exchange.
The student will display an understanding and appreciation of individual, dual and team sports through demonstration consistent with teacher expectation.
The student will develop the fundamental skills of sports and demonstrate the various positions consistent with teacher expectations.
The student will display a sense of teamwork and individual competition and an appreciation for both consistent with teacher expectation.
The student will develop organic fitness within individual capacity by means of activities of a neuro-muscular nature.
The student will develop and demonstrate desirable health and safety habits through carefully supervised physical activities.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of basic rhythms and floor patterns and develop a foundation of social interaction in the process.

Physical Education 2

3.75 Credits-Mandatory for Grade 10

Prerequisite-Physical Education 1

In order to master the proficiencies for this course, attendance, consistent with Board of Education policy, is required in order to demonstrate skills, social interaction, and the inter-play of ideas from student/teacher exchange.
The student will display an understanding and appreciation of individual, dual and team sports through demonstration consistent with teacher expectation.
The student will develop the fundamental skills of sports and demonstrate the various positions consistent with teacher expectations.
The student will display a sense of teamwork and individual competition and an appreciation for both consistent with teacher expectation.
The student will develop organic fitness within individual capacity by means of activities of a neuro-muscular nature.
The student will develop and demonstrate desirable health and safety habits through carefully supervised physical activities.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of basic rhythms and floor patterns and develop a foundation of social interaction in the process.

Physical Education 3

3.75 Credits-Mandatory for Grade 11

Prerequisite- Physical Education 2

Physical Education 4

3.75 Credits-Mandatory for Grade 12

Prerequisite- Physical Education 3

The most unique quality of the elective program is inclusion of student choice in determining their own program. The major emphasis is encouragement in participation of lifetime activities, including: aerobics, archery, badminton, Frisbee, golf, outdoor education, racquetball, slimnastics, tennis, weights and conditioning and skiing. Team sports include: basketball, floor hockey, football, softball, soccer, team handball, and volleyball on an advanced level. Instructional swimming is the only required activity and certification as American Red Cross Life Saving is offered to qualified students.

In order to master the proficiencies for this course, attendance, consistent with Board of Education policy, is required in order to demonstrate skills, social interaction, and the inter-play of ideas from student/teacher exchange.
The student will demonstrate a progression in those individual dual and team sports activities as developed in the ninth and tenth grade programs through a teacher evaluation process.
The student will develop and deepen an interest in desirable recreational habits through knowledge of outdoor activities.
The student will demonstrate the development of physical fitness and neuro-muscular skills through activities such as aerobic, slimnastics, and weight/conditioning to increase strength and endurance.

The student will demonstrate continued knowledge and appreciations of health and safety baits through carefully supervised physical activities.