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HEALTH ● PHYSICA
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Philosophy:
The Physical Education and Health Program at South Plainfield High School will help students to learn
how to make informed decisions, not only while in high school, but throughout life. The program is
founded in the philosophy that good health is the cornerstone of a happy, fulfilled life. Health is viewed
as more than just the absence of illness. It is a state of wellness, which fosters productive, energetic and
enthusiastic living, as well as the development of self-esteem. The program emphasizes the importance
of personal responsibility and self-reliance in the development and maintenance of good health practices.

Graduation Requirements:
The successful completion of four years of health and physical education is required for graduation. The
academic year is divided into eight (8) cycles, each lasting four and one half weeks. In grades 11 and
12, students take six cycles of physical education and one marking period/2cycles of health. In grade
10, students take six (6) cycles of physical education one (1) marking period (2 cycles) of driver education.
Grade 9 students will take six (6) cycles of physical education and one marking period (2 cycles) of health.

An Important Note: Regarding Science Courses and Physical Education:

Students taking a science course that requires a lab will be scheduled into their science course
one extra period per week. This extra period will be scheduled from their physical education
class. Thus, one day per week will be allotted for the science lab and the remaining four days
for physical education. In order to meet the state requirement for weekly physical education
and health, students who have two science labs per week must make-up one (1) physical
education class a week; 20 minutes per week, or 2 class periods per month.

Physical Education: (Grades 9-12)
At each grade level, students will participate in a series of courses that are designed to develop student
knowledge, attitudes and skill competencies in target goal areas of physical fitness and wellness, sports
education, creativity, and problem solving. Through participation in a comprehensive, personalized
approach to fitness, students will learn concepts and techniques of assessment in nutrition, weight
control, stress management, and physical training. Activities offered may include:

Individual Sports Team Sports Fitness Activities
Archery Basketball Circuit Training
Badminton Floor Hockey Exercise for Fitness
Golf Football Free Weight Training
Gymnastics Group Games Jogging
Table Tennis Softball Aerobic Walking
Tennis Team Handball Universal Wt. Training
Volleyball Step Aerobics
Soccer Line/Social Dancing
Lacrosse

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