Grades 9-12 Course Catalog - Plano Independent School District

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Up to 4 credits of Physical Education or Athletics may be earned toward the total number of credits for
graduation.
SEE YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELOR FOR CLARIFICATION REGARDING CREDITS.
Plano ISD
Course No.
Subject Grade Credits
30100B Health I 9 – 12 .5
554201 Principles of Health Science 10 – 12 1
301101 Foundations of Personal Fitness 9 – 12 .5 – 1
302401 Adventure / Outdoor Education 9 – 12 .5 – 1
302201 Aerobic Activities 9 – 12 .5 – 1
30250B Team Sports 9 – 12 .5
30260B Individual Sports 9 – 12 .5
302901 Team or Individual Sports (Weight Training) 11 – 12 .5 – 1
Campus # Partners Physical Education 9 – 12 .5 – 4
302301 Aerobic Activities (STEP) 9 – 12 .5 – 1
95265B Team Sport Officiating (elective credit only) 9 – 12 .5
30100B Health I THIS COURSE IS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. This course in
Grade Placement: 9 – 12
Prerequisite: None
Credit: .5
health education is required of all students in grades nine through
twelve. In Health I, students develop skills that will help them to
become health-literate adults. Students gain a deeper understanding
of the knowledge and behaviors they use to safeguard their health,
particularly pertaining to health risks. Students are taught how to
access accurate information that they can use to promote health for
themselves and others in such areas as fitness, nutrition,
mental/emotional health, substance abuse, and interpersonal
relationships. Students use problem-solving, research, goal-setting,
and communication skills to protect their health and that of the
community.
554201 Principles of Health
Science
Grade Placement: 10 – 12
Prerequisite: Biology I or presently enrolled in
Biology I
Credit: 1
What’s next? Health Science (Clinical Rotation I)
Principles of Health Science is designed to provide students the
opportunity for comprehensive study of human anatomy and
physiology, medical terms, intro to basic patient care skills, AHA First
Aid and CPR certification, as well as health career exploration.
Students will also address the relevance of this class to today's health
care industry. This course is the required prerequisite for Health
Science. Successful completion of both semesters of this
course will satisfy the Health credit required for graduation.
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