Health & Physical Education 10
Course Description
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
5 credits
These courses will consist of 5 weeks of Health and 15 weeks of Physical Education, with each receiving a separate grade.
The Physical Education components will include:
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fundamental fitness concepts |
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sport skills in a variety of team and individual sport activities |
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knowledge of physical and psychological benefits derived from health related fitness activities |
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knowledge of rules, strategies, and sportsmanship behaviors will be reinforced |
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related information concerning lifetime fitness maintenance will be taught. |
If a student is “Unprepared” for PE class three times in one marking period, a loss of credit will occur and the student will be given a 50% for that marking period. (Unprepared for class means that the student failed to dress for class and/or refused to participate in the activity.)
DRIVER EDUCATION
Students will develop a basic understanding of our Highway Transportation System and the integrated role of the driver within that system. Varied use of workbook material, teacher lecture, class discussion, audiovisual material, guest speakers, and field trips will aid in the preparation and administration of the New Jersey State written exam. Progress will be measured through class participation, completion of assignments, and written evaluation material.