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Health is not merely the absence of disease. The three components of health are physical, mental, and social well-being. Wellness is the concept that includes the interaction of each component with the others.


      Freshman Health
Students not only explore the knowledge of health topics, they also engage in activities that help them to make good decisions when faced with health issues. Students learn through role playing, discussions, videos, experiments, current events research and a wide variety of learning methods.

Topics included in freshman health are:

  • What is Health and Wellness
  • Stress Management
  • Nutrition and Weight Control
  • Substance Abuse (Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs)
  • Infectious Disease (sexually Transmitted Disease and AIDS, Common infectious Disease)
  • Noninfectious Disease (Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer)
  • Personality

Physical Education I
The emphasis of this course is in the area of Team Sports. Students work to develop basic neuromuscular skills, coordination, rhythm, as well as initiative, leadership and good sportsmanship. Students use and enjoy the vast outdoor areas of the campus as a background to the well rounded program.

Freshmen are enrolled in this course and it meets for one semester. Block scheduling allows the students to work in the weight room on a regular basis.

Course offerings include:

  • Softball
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Soccer
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Basketball
  • Fitness

Physical Education 2
This course is taken in the sophomore year. It is also a semester course. The emphasis of this year is to build on the foundations of Physical Education 1 and to further development and implement life skills as they apply to sport. Students can choose from the following course offerings.

Activities included in the curriculum are:

  • Archery
  • Golf
  • Table Tennis
  • Bowling
  • Shuffleboard
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Floor Hockey
  • Indoor Soccer
  • Team handball
  • Fitness

Advanced Physical Education
Advanced Physical Education is for juniors and seniors who want to further their knowledge in the area psychomotor development. Students are surveyed and the courses are designed to meet their needs and desires. Typical choices include volleyball, basketball, team handball, floor hockey and flag football. Not only do students participate in game activities they also learn advanced strategies, officiating, and coaching techniques.

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