Health and Physical Education

The course is designed to cover the history of dance throughout various historical eras, as dance is a direct reflection of what is happening in society. Students will discuss how world events (wars, immigration, cultural practices and environment) help to shape the world of dance today. The course will also look at the codified methods of analyzing dance in terms of special awareness and the use of muscles, and how the bones and muscles work in conjunction to create unique human movement. The class will conclude with rhythmic analysis of music and rhythms and working with musical scores to create choreography. This is a required elective for the Dance Magnet.

This class integrates a variety of health concepts, skills, and behaviors to plan for lifetime health and wellness. These include awareness and consequences of risky behaviors, disease prevention, overall wellness, and identification of community health resources. Students are encouraged to have an active role in creating a healthy lifestyle for themselves, their families, and their community, During this course students will fulfill the graduation requirements or “Hands-on CPR” training.

This course is an 8th-block class outside of regular school hours. Health I- Online is an asynchronous course that integrates a variety of health concepts, skills, and behaviors to plan for a lifetime of health and wellness. These include awareness and consequences of risky behaviors, disease prevention, overall wellness, and identification of community health resources. Students are encouraged to take an active role in creating a healthy lifestyle for themselves, their families, and their community. To fulfill the graduation requirement, students must complete an in-person, hands-on CPR assessment.

This course is a combination of Health II and Driver Education. Health II continues to build upon the health and wellness concepts introduced in Health I. Community health and health-enhancing behaviors continue to be stressed. The driver education course is designed to provide students with a detailed understanding of the fundamentals of driving and to foster responsible driving attitudes and behaviors. This course requires parents/guardians and students to attend a 90-minute Partners for Safe Teen Driving presentation; parents and guardians can opt out.

This course is an 8th-block class outside of regular school hours. This is strictly a health course. Driver Education WILL NOT be taught in this class. Health II-Online is an asynchronous course that builds upon the health and wellness concepts introduced in Health I. Community health and health-enhancing behaviors continue to be stressed.

This course covers basic anatomy, common athletic injuries, and how to care for these injuries using taping techniques, exercise and various modalities. This class will help further education in the field of medicine and assist students in their career choice. There is a nominal supply fee for each semester. This is an elective course.

This course is designed to allow students with physical limitations to participate in a modified lifetime activities physical education curriculum. The course is designed to provide the necessary modifications for each student that will allow for maximum participation in physical education based on individual limitations. The five health-related fitness components along with the concepts and principles associated with the biomechanics of movement and physical activity, nutrition, energy balance, and social development will be stressed. Students will create a personal fitness plan based on individual needs and limitations with application of learned fitness concepts and principles within the plan.

This is an online opportunity to utilize Polar wearables to track your fitness activities/exercises for physical education credit. All instruction is online, and students are expected to complete the course with limited teacher interaction. This course requires self-discipline and time-management skills. The course is identified as an 8th block class to be taken outside of regular school hours. The five health-related fitness components, concepts, and principles associated with the biomechanics of movement and physical activity, nutrition, energy balance, and social development will be stressed. Students will be required to upload videos of themselves performing Fitness gram fitness tests and weekly exercise selfies. Fees are possible if the equipment is damaged during use.

In PE 1, students focus on improving their physical abilities and understanding the importance of a healthy lifestyle. They will explore various physical activities like fitness exercises, dance, and sports. Students will learn fundamental skills and strategies applicable to different activities. They will also gain specialized knowledge about movement concepts. In addition to physical skills, students discuss topics like energy balance and nutrition to maintain good health and prevent diseases. They will assess their performance and create a personal fitness plan to enhance motor skills and strategies. The goal is to develop habits for a lifetime of physical activity.

This course is designed to allow students with physical limitations to participate in a modified lifetime activities physical education curriculum. The course is designed to provide the necessary modifications for each student that will allow for maximum participation in physical education based on individual limitations. This class will continue to build upon the wellness & fitness-based concepts learned in the first-tier physical education courses. The anatomical basis of movement along with the concepts and principles associated with motor skill development, fitness-planning, nutrition, and energy balance continue to be stressed. Students will update their personal fitness plan based on knowledge gained to reflect any changes in individual needs and interests.

This is an online opportunity to utilize Polar wearables to track your fitness activities/exercises for physical education credit. All instruction is online, and students are expected to complete the course with limited teacher interaction. This course requires self-discipline and time-management skills. The course is identified as an 8th block class to be taken outside of regular school hours. The five health-related fitness components, concepts, and principles associated with the biomechanics of movement and physical activity, nutrition, energy balance, and social development will be stressed. Students will be required to upload videos of themselves performing Fitness gram fitness tests and weekly exercise selfies. Fees are possible if the equipment is damaged during use.

Students in PE 2 will continue to improve their competence in lifelong physical activities. They will plan, implement, assess, and adjust their personal fitness plans. By the end of this grade, students will be well-prepared to lead active and healthy lifestyles.

This course is designed to develop specific sports skills and help students learn advanced strategies associated with team play. Apply rules and regulations by officiating games in each sport. Sports may include, but are not limited to, team handball, hockey, soccer, softball, volleyball and basketball. Students will also develop an awareness of career opportunities in the fields of coaching and officiating. Overall fitness, sportsmanship and leadership will be areas of emphasis. This is an elective course.

Personal Fitness focuses on development of fitness through activities such as team and individual sports; basic, step and boxer aerobics; weight training; circuit training; and power walking. Students will also develop personal fitness goals related to nutrition, weight management and disease prevention. This is an elective course.

Personal Fitness II continues to focus on development of fitness through activities such as team and individual sports; weight training; circuit training; and fitness challenges. Students will also develop personal fitness goals related to nutrition, weight management and disease prevention. This is an elective course.

Emphasis will be placed on various types of dance and fitness related activities. Personal fitness goals will be developed and implemented. Nutrition, weight training, aerobics and disease prevention will be included. This is an elective course.

This class will introduce students to wellness and fitness-based concepts through participation in the following outdoor activities: hiking, biking, canoeing, cooperative games, orienteering, camping, and archery. The five health-related fitness components along with the concepts and principles associated with the biomechanics of movement and physical activity, nutrition, energy balance, and social development will be stressed. This course is held at Newport News Park with a maximum enrollment of 13 students per class.

This class will continue to build upon wellness and fitness-based concepts through participation in the following outdoor activities: hiking, biking, canoeing, cooperative games, orienteering, camping, and archery. The anatomical basis of movement along with the concepts and principles associated with motor skill development, fitness-planning, nutrition, and energy balance continue to be stressed. This course is held at Newport News Park with a maximum enrollment of 13 students per class.

Students will receive technical training in Modern Dance, Ballet and Jazz. Emphasis is given to the performing aspect of dance. As students proceed to level II, they will explore anatomy and injury prevention as relevant to the dancer. Students will begin to explore basic choreography concepts in level III.

Students will focus on creation and rehearsal of pieces for performance both in school and in the community. Placement is based on audition only. Students may be concurrently enrolled in another technical level.

Students will learn the choreographic group devices during the first semester and individual choreographic projects during the second semester, while still maintaining technique learned in previous levels.

The middle school physical education curriculum provides students the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, processes, and skills to become physically educated, physically fit, and responsible in their physical activity choices and behaviors. Students will engage in meaningful physical activity in team sports, lifetime sports, and recreational activities that promote personal enjoyment, challenge, and a health-enhancing level of personal fitness. The health education curriculum addresses health, personal development, risky behaviors and safety topics for the middle school population. The program is designed to help students understand how to achieve and maintain good health for a lifetime. The Family Life curriculum is taught during the health classes.

This course is designed to allow students with physical limitations to participate in a modified physical education curriculum. The course is designed to provide the necessary modifications for each student that will allow for maximum participation in physical education based on individual limitations. The middle school physical education curriculum provides students the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, processes, and skills to become physically educated, physically fit, and responsible in their physical activity choices and behaviors. Students will engage in meaningful physical activity in team sports, lifetime sports, and recreational activities that promote personal enjoyment, challenge, and a health-enhancing level of personal fitness. The health education curriculum addresses health, personal development, risky behaviors and safety topics for the middle school population. The program is designed to help students understand how to achieve and maintain good health for a lifetime.