Warren Hills Regional School District

Warren Hills Regional High School

Course of Study 2008-2009

Department of Health/Physical Education

In order to graduate, students must enroll in health and physical education courses for each year of enrollment.

Courses which are under-subscribed may not run.

Course Descriptions

901 Physical Education 9 (2.5 credits)

Students in ninth grade will experience instruction in a variety of activities which include track and field, new games, speedball, tennis, aerobics/weight training, volleyball, basketball, and floor hockey. Instruction is directed toward the refinement of skills and techniques previously learned as well as an introduction to some advanced skills, concepts and strategies. Students will be assessed on participation, attire, written tests and skill tests.

902 Health 9 (2.5 credits)

The health program is based on a total wellness approach and skills for living in our multicultural society. The leading cause of death in the United States is cardiovascular disease. A healthy lifestyle can help to prevent heart disease. The importance of total well being in the areas of physical, mental, and social health for an increased quality of life and longevity are emphasized. The course will also focus on developing responsible decision making skills that will enhance our quality of life and our relationships with others. The units studied include: physical fitness and nutrition, wellness and healthy choices, mental health, heart disease, HIV/AIDS, infectious diseases, violence and aggression, Lyme disease, cancer, substance abuse, community health care and global environmental issues.

903 Physical Education 10 (2.5 credits)

Instruction is directed toward refinement of skills and techniques previously learned in various activities coupled with an introduction of advanced skills and techniques. The curriculum also offers new team activities as well as a unique course which focuses on the components of fitness, fitness assessments, and the development of an individual fitness plan. Activities offered in tenth grade include the following: flag football or field hockey, team handball, soccer and personal wellness.

906 Health 10 and Driver Education (2.5 credits)

Classroom instruction in driver education is required of all sophomores. Instruction includes theoretical aspects of safe driving practices, passenger safety, driver attitudes, driver personalities, insurance, adverse weather conditions, and risk management. In addition the aspects of owning, maintaining and operating a motor vehicle responsibly are discussed and evaluated. The consequences of poor decision making and the dangers of using alcohol and other drugs while operating a motor vehicle are analyzed. Units on HIV/AIDS, steroids, preventing violence, preventing injuries, first aid, public health agency resources, funeral expenses, managing stress and making healthy choices are also included.

910 Physical Education 11 (2.5 credits)

Students in eleventh grade will experience instruction for one marking period in ropes education. This course is designed to teach trust, communication, decision making, problem solving and social/personal responsibility activities. Students will also participate in our belay school, which will serve to teach all students about the belay system and belay technique. Our indoor activities include: archery or tumbling, basketball or lacrosse, volleyball, and weight training. Instruction is directed toward the refinement of skills and techniques previously learned as well as, introduction to some advanced skills, concepts and strategies. Students will be assessed on participation, attire, written tests and skill tests.

912 Health 11 (2.5 credits)

Health instruction includes family life and substance abuse education. Major areas of study include: love, male and female reproductive systems, human development, abstinence, pregnancy, lactation, parenting skills, abortion, sexually transmitted diseases/infections, AIDS, masturbation, homosexuality, contraception, intelligent choice of sexual lifestyle, decision-making process, healthy relationships, abusive relationships, violence, personality models, cost of living (budget), health care selection, wellness, death and dying, public health resources, substance abuse, including alcohol, tobacco, steroids, marijuana, designer drugs, inhalants, date rape drugs, over the counter drugs, and stages of dependency. An alternative course is also offered for students whose parents do not want them to take the Family Life unit.

957 Alternative Health 11 (2.5 credits)

Students are taught the theory and practical skill necessary to perform single and double rescues, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as well as the manual maneuvers for removing a foreign body obstruction from the airway of an unconscious and a conscious victim. In order to help students develop an understanding of the relationship between nutritional intake and energy expenditure in healthful living, special emphasis is placed on the relationship between nutrition and heart disease. Units on substance abuse, first aid, careers, death and dying, stages of human development (birth to older adult), violence, financial planning, theoretical models of personality development, and public health resources are also included. Possible certification in infant, pediatric, and adult CPR will be given at the satisfactory completion of the course.

920 Physical Education 12 (2.5 credits)

Students in twelfth grade will receive instruction in a variety of activities which include: soccer, softball, golf or flag football, basketball, contemporary dance, volleyball, floor hockey, badminton or pickleball. Instruction is directed toward the refinement of skills and techniques previously learned, as well as introduction to some advanced skills, concepts and strategies. Students will be assessed on participation, attire, written tests and skill tests.

922 Health 12 (2.5 credits)

Twelfth grade health instruction focuses on developing a variety of skills for living in our multicultural society. The course stresses making healthy choices that will enhance our quality of life and our relationships with others. The major areas of instruction are nutrition, mental health, substance abuse, gambling addiction, disease prevention, and health care.

926 Developmental Health and Physical Education (5 credits grades 9-12)

The developmental health and physical education program is designed for students who may have special needs in the area of overall physical health and wellness. Assisting students to realize their full physical potential in spite of health, physical, social or emotional problems is the main goal of this course. Activities are geared to help the students experience success and to enhance their self-esteem. Students are selected for this program by teacher or doctor recommendation.

940 Advanced Physical Education (2.5 credits grades 11-12)

Prerequisite: 90 semester average or better in previous physical education course and recommendation by the teacher.

The students will receive advanced instruction in biomechanical principles, sport techniques, skills, game strategies, officiating, weight training, and conditioning. This course is geared to students who want more of a physical and mental athletic challenge. The students will have weight-training and conditioning at least twice a week to enhance their overall fitness. Sports to be covered at the discretion of the instructor will be flag football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, and/or softball. This course does not fulfill grade level health or physical education requirements.

900 Contemporary Sport (2.5 credits grades 9-12)

Contemporary Sport is a course which focuses on the role sport plays in our society and in the world. This historical development of sport is studied with emphasis on the ancient Olympic Games. "Sport Mirrors Society" and exerts its influence in the areas of politics, education, family, gender, race and the socialization process in general. Past and current issues are explored and analyzed in relation to sport and society. This course does not fulfill grade level health or physical education requirements.

930 Fly Ties (2.5 credits grades 9-12)

This course is an elective in Physical Education. Fly Ties is a hands on semester course designed to teach the beginner through the experienced person the art of fly fishing. All participants will learn trip planning, budgeting, equipment, rod building, fly tying, reading water, entomology, and more. All participants will be given the opportunity to join the "Family Tyes" national organization which will enable them to have benefits related to fly fishing. It will also allow them, at their own expense, to go on Dream Trips with "Family Tyes" members from other schools. The students have the responsibility to purchase a rod blank and materials to build a fly rod. This cost can range from $85.00 to $500.00 depending on personal preference. Other student costs will include trip fees, fishing licenses, food, etc. Field trip costs will be based on the number of participants and destinations. This course does not fulfill grade level health or physical education requirements.

950 Wilderness Experience I (1.25 credits grades 9-12)

Students will experience a five or six day backpacking/camping trip on the Appalachian Trail, Catskills or Adirondacks. Concepts and skills developed in the Ropes Confidence Course will be incorporated and employed in this experience as well as instruction in map reading, compass work, selection of equipment, orienteering, safety aspects and other skills of camping and backpacking. Ropes Confidence, or equivalent training, is a prerequisite for participation in the Wilderness Experience. This course does not fulfill the grade level health or physical education requirements. Students may enroll in this course only once during their high school program. Warren Hills Wilderness trips are facilitated by an outside contractor.

951 Wilderness Experience II (1.25 credits grades 9-12)

This course is open to students who have successfully participated in Wilderness Experience I. Emphasis will be on the students implementing and designing their own expedition. Leadership skills, self-reliance and the assuming of responsibilities for decisions will be emphasized. This course does not fulfill the grade level health or physical education requirements. Students may enroll in this course only once during their high school program. Warren Hills Wilderness trips are facilitated by an outside contractor.