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Participation in these sports and activities provides for specific motor skills development, an
understanding of rules and strategies of particular sports, a respect for the rights of others, an acceptance
of responsibility within a team and a positive attitude towards competition.

Aside from the obvious benefits of daily physical activity, the main objective of the physical education
program is to give students frequent and varied experiences that will increase their commitment to regular
exercise, the positive use of leisure time and the continued enjoyment of physical activity.

Course #
Grade
900 / 910 PE / Health 9 9 Credits
5
Course Name

With Lab: 981 (3 credits) or 951 (1 credit)
The emphasis of the freshman health program is to help students develop a positive self-concept, good
decision making skills, and awareness of personal and character responsibility for their decisions. These
are then related to the development of a healthy personality, identifying and managing stress eating
disorders and alcohol, drug abuse, steroids, nutrition and fitness. Family life education includes the
formation of relationships, sexual responsibility, the reproductive systems, rape and abuse. A unit on the
transmission and prevention of AIDS and STD’s is included.

Course #
920 / 930 PE / Driver Ed 10 10 Course Name Grade Credits
5

With Lab: 982 (3 credits) or 952 (1 credit)
Driver and Traffic Safety Education offer 30 hours of classroom instruction. This course aspires to assure
that the student will be knowledgeable in the technical and legal information necessary to operate a motor
vehicle, the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse while driving and the strategies of defensive driving. Most
importantly, the course seeks to assure that students will develop a clear understanding of the need for
a mature, responsible attitude in all aspects of owning and operating a motor vehicle.

Note: The New Jersey State Driver Education Examination will be given at the conclusion of the course.
If you pass, you will be granted a non-validated driving permit, which is valid for two (2) years. The
validation process is completed through the NJ Division of Motor Vehicles. If you enroll in a certified
behind-the-wheel training program, such as the one offered by the South Plainfield Adult School, you will
be eligible for a special student permit at 16.

Course #
940 / 950 PE / Health 11 11 Credits
Grade
5
Course Name

With Lab: 983 (3 credits) or 953 (1 credit)
Juniors will follow the Red Cross Heart Saver CPR and AED training program. The class will be taught
by certified instructors. Each student will be eligible to apply for a CPR card (for a minimum cost) upon
successful completion of the course. This course will also stress awareness and understanding of the
causes, symptoms and treatments of wounds, bleeding, burns and shock. Signs, symptoms and
treatment of drug and alcohol overdose will be discussed, as well as safety precautions for blood borne
infections and STD’s.

Course #
Grade
960 / 970 PE / Health 12 12 Credits
5
Course Name

With Lab: 984 (3 credits) or 954 (1 credit)

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