Program of Studies - Hunterdon Central Regional High School

HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSE DESRIPTIONS
#510 - PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH 9 - 5 CREDITS (PE 510 PE HEALTH 9)
Grade: 9
This course includes a wide range of activities: soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball, weight training, personal
fitness/nutrition, and track/field. Emphasis is placed on the development of fundamental skills and an awareness of the
components of personal fitness. Students define and apply personal fitness goals through the use of varied computer
programs, and individual and group projects. The health component includes concepts in the areas of alcohol, drugs and
tobacco use and misuse. Human growth and development, reproduction, human sexuality and interpersonal
communications are among some of the critical issues that are addressed. Current health crises like A.I.D.S. and
S.T.D.’s are also be examined. Written and performance assessments are used to determine mastery in this course.
#520 - PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH 10 - 5 CREDITS (PE 520 PE HEALTH 10)
Grade: 10
This course is a continuation of many of the activities offered in Physical Education 9. The emphasis is placed on
refining fundamental skills, introducing game strategies and developing an awareness of how to effectively utilize the
available human resources. Challenge initiatives and a low ropes unit are used to reinforce the collaboration skills
introduced in the grade nine courses. The health component involves the study of the automobile in modern life and
aims to develop mature attitudes and proper habits for safe driving. It is an aid in preparing for the written examination
given by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. Included in this course is a continued study of drugs, alcohol, and
tobacco along with their relationship to the operation of a motor vehicle. Written and performance assessments are used
to determine mastery in this course.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION GRADES 11 AND 12
A program of sport specific activities, problem-solving and team-building initiatives, personal fitness and wellness
strategies are offered to juniors and seniors during regularly scheduled physical education classes. Juniors must
elect one course that includes Health 11 and seniors must elect one course that includes Health 12. Students
engage in a variety of problem-solving activities and initiatives in each course. Written assignments and
evaluations, student journals, small group and individual projects, as well as software applications are employed
in each course. Each student must choose 2 electives from the list below and one of these electives must have a
health component.
#561 – IND. DUAL SPORTS 2 & WEIGHT TRAINING/MANAGEMENT – 2.5 CREDITS (PE 561 IND DUAL
SPORTS 2)
Grades: 11-12
One segment of this combination course provides students with the opportunity to develop the fundamental skills of at
least two of the following activities: fencing, golf or archery. The other portion of the course focuses on the concepts of
weight training and weight management. This section of the course provides students with the chance to identify
personal fitness goals, assess individual needs and participate in a program to address these goals and needs. Students
will examine a variety of consumer weight management programs and products, defining the merits and concerns
associated with their use. Software, self-assessment, daily logs, student portfolios and written tests are used to track
individual progress.
#564 – PROJECT ADV. 3/WELLNESS/OUTDOOR ED. - 2.5 CREDITS (PE 564 PROJ ADVENTURE 3)
Grades: 11-12
Students engage in a variety of game-like, group problem-solving initiatives that require minimal and challenging
physical skills. Low and high rope elements are used during this course. Fundamental safety, spotting and belay
techniques are introduced and mastered. An introduction to the use of map and compass orienteering is included in the
problem-solving initiatives of this course. Camping, hiking, and climbing equipment will be introduced, as well as
participation in virtual tours of State and National parks. Indoor and outdoor elements are used to complete student
experience in the sequencing of initiatives offered. Student journals and reaction papers, projects, portfolios and written
tests are used to assess mastery in this course.
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