Program of Studies - Hunterdon Central Regional High School

#534 – HEALTH 11/INDOOR TEAM SPORTS/NUTRITION 2 – 2.5 CREDITS (PE 534 HEALTH 11 & ITS 2)
Grade: 11
Students in grade 11 must select either this course or the Health 11 Outdoor Team Sports course offered during quarters
1 and 4. This combination course is offered during quarters 2 and 3. It is divided into two 4 ½ week programs. The
health program focuses on substance use and abuse, dependency, human sexuality, abstinence, relationships,
contraception and decision-making skills. The activity portion of the course reviews the skills and strategies in the team
sports of basketball and team handball. Students will also focus on the concepts of nutrition and the impact on personal
and community health. Wellness and personal fitness are a part of the daily course content. Written tests, skill tests, selfassessment,
student portfolios and individual/group projects are used to assess student progress.
#544 – HEALTH 12/INDOOR TEAM SPORTS/NUTRITION 2 – 2.5 CREDITS (PE 544 HEALTH 12 & ITS 2)
Grade: 12
Students in grade 12 must select either this course or the Health 12 Outdoor Team Sports course offered during quarters
1 and 4. This combination course is offered during quarters 2 and 3. It is divided into two 4 ½ week programs. The
health program focuses on conflict resolution and problem-solving skills, compulsive/addictive behaviors, death and
dying, suicide and goal setting. The other segment of the course reviews the skills and strategies of basketball and team
handball. Students will also focus on the concepts of nutrition and the impact on personal and community health.
Wellness and personal fitness are a part of the daily course content. Written tests, student portfolios, individual/group
projects and performance testing are used to assess student progress.
#535 – TEEN PREVENTION EDUCATION PROGRAM (PEP) – 5 CREDITS (PE 535 TEEN PREV ED)
Grade: 11
This semester-long course provides students with the opportunity to complete the grade 11 Health and Physical
Education requirement using a service learning model. Students spend time in the classroom setting exploring a variety
of topics in the areas of Human Sexuality, refusal skills, and community outreach. Project Adventure initiatives are used
to develop teaming, leadership, and effective communication skills. In addition, students design and present programs
on these topics to grade nine students and adults in the community. This course assists students in becoming
knowledgeable, effective peer educators, presenters, role models and health advocates. Participants in this course must
complete an application and interview process to be eligible for an invitation to participate. The course is offered during
both semesters and can accommodate up to 25 students per semester.
#549–TEEN PREVENTION EDUCATION PROGRAM II (PEP) – 5 CREDITS (PE 549 TEEN PREV ED II)
Grade: 12
This semester-long course provides students with the opportunity to complete the grade 12 Health and Physical
Education graduation requirement using a service learning and peer mentoring model. Students will spend time in the
classroom mastering concepts related to human sexuality, drug and alcohol use, refusal and communication skills,
bullying and conflict resolution. Participants will work with middle school and high school students using a researchbased
curriculum to complete community outreach initiatives as knowledgeable, effective peer educators, presenters and
health advocates. In addition, a variety of Project Adventure initiatives will be infused to help develop effective decision
making, team-building, and leadership skills. Anyone interested in this course must complete a required application and
interview process prior to admission. Space is limited to twenty-five students per semester, for a total of fifty grade
twelve students per year.
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