2013-2014 Curriculum Guide (PDF - Printable) - Speedway High ...

NUTRITION & WELLNESS
Grade Level 9-12
Students may enroll in this course for either one or two semesters. The course includes units on basic nutrition,
menu writing, grocery shopping techniques, kitchen equipment use and care, meal service, table setting, table
manners, production service, and meal preparation.
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Beginning with the 2013-14 school year all freshmen will be enrolled in one semester of PE and one semester
of Health during the 9 th grade.
ELECTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Grade Level 11-12
Each student has an opportunity to develop an understanding of general fitness in both a laboratory and classroom
setting. This course provides different methods in the development of strength and conditioning. All students
participate in drills and exercises in these areas: weight training, agility, low/high impact aerobics, flexibility,
stretching, and plyometrics. The students will then research and develop their own Individual Exercise Program in
which they will be evaluated on structure, content, and complete execution of the program to see if it hits their
personal goals. Also included are lessons on athletic training and proper nutrition for competitive athletes.
Written, fitness, and technique evaluations are used in this course.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS – AHD
Grade Level 9 - 10
This one-semester course is required for graduation. This course discusses all current health concerns and
emphasizes the student’s own health improvements. Topics covered include CPR, review of the body systems,
mental health, nutrition, sexually transmitted diseases, and alcohol and drug education. Outside reading and
computer use are required.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION – AHD
Grade Level 9-10
Each semester consists of twelve weeks of gym activities and six weeks of swimming. Gym activities include team
sports, individual sports, and aerobics/weights. Swim activities include stroke work in butterfly, backstroke,
breaststroke, freestyle, and sidestroke, as well as the use of mask, fins, and snorkel. First aid, CPR procedures,
substance abuse, and AIDS education are also included in this program.
In June of 2012 Speedway High School allowed interested students to earn one of the two required Physical
Education credits during Summer PE. The Summer PE course met Monday through Friday for a period of
four weeks. Although the program was activity-based, some research and writing on relevant topics was also
required.
We plan to offer the Summer PE program again during the summer of 2013. The summer of 2012 program
started on the first Monday following the last day of the school year. Parents and students should anticipate
a similar calendar for the summer of 2013.
Final details will be confirmed in early spring and the information will be shared with all students in grades
8 - 12. Information, including registration procedures, will also be posted on the SHS website at that time.
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