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ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3 M.P. 3.75 credits GRADES 9-12
In order to accommodate students with either temporary or permanent disabilities in our school population,
there is a need to provide a program that facilitates the capabilities of each and every child. Therefore, the
basic objective of the Adapted Physical Education Program is to provide each student with activity suitable to
his or her work capacity. These activities range from the teaching of the basic motor skills to rhythmic
activities, and game play.

TEEN PEP (H&PE 12) Year 5 credits GRADE 12
The course is offered to seniors on an invitation-only basis. The course fulfills the Health and Physical
Education requirement for grade 12.

TEEN PEP (or Teen Prevention Education Program) is a year-long course that utilizes a comprehensive sexual
health curriculum and results in a core group of trained peer educators who conduct outreach programs with
peers, parents, and educators. The curriculum focuses on decision-making skills, preventing unplanned
pregnancy, HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections, dating violence and date rape, sexual
harassment and other sexual health concerns.

PEER TO PEER Year 5 credits GRADE 12
This course is offered to seniors on an invitation-only basis. The course fulfills the Health and Physical
Education requirement for Grade 12.

The Peer to Peer PE program is an inclusive physical education program. Students will be trained to work as
partners/peer tutors to assist students with disabilities to actively engage in a physical education setting. The
focus will be on fitness and skill development, at each student’s individual level. The class will also promote
communication, respect, teamwork and socialization among all students in the class.

FIRST AID/CPR CERTIFICATION Sem 2.5 credits GRADE 12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Health Education III

This course is designed to certify an individual in Adult, Child, and Infant CPR as well as Community First Aid.
The course will prepare the student for practices and skills needed in an emergency situation. A certification
card will be issued to each individual upon completion of the course as long as he/she fulfills the requirements
and standards set by the American Red Cross.

CARE & PREVENTION OF ATHLETIC INJURIES Sem 2.5 credits GRADE 12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Health Education III

This course is aimed at preparing a student for a possible career in athletic training. The course will cover the
fundamental concepts of basic anatomy, care of common injuries, first aid, injury prevention, rehabilitation
techniques, types of injuries, and how and when to use specific forms of padding, taping, and bandaging.

HEALTH & WELLNESS IN SPORTS Sem 2.5 credits GRADES 10-12
This course will examine the very basics of nutrition and go into further detail the nutritional needs for
adolescents. The course will also examine nutritional needs for adolescents involved in various exercises,
whether it is leisure exercise, or organized athletics. The course will provide students with the knowledge
needed to make appropriate nutritional choices, and understand how nutritional needs change as individual
fitness goals change.

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING Sem 2.5 credits GRADES 10-12
The course offers the opportunity for students to develop a greater understanding of the sciences that are
involved with athletic performance and strength training. Students will learn the academic side of strength and
conditioning, including physiology, kinesiology, and exercise science. It also provides students who are more
kinesthetic learners an opportunity to learn in a classroom setting and then apply the knowledge physically in
the weight room, cardio room, and on the track.

*Students will be required to change into PE apparel for this course.

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