Physical Education

Physical Education (9-12)

The Physical Education Program contains a variety of physical and cognitive activities with an emphasis on fitness, a healthy lifestyle, lifetime activities and games through the development and refining of skills and strategies to achieve and maintain a high degree of physical fitness. Special attention will be given to the development of cardio vascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, nutrition and personal appearance.

Student attitudes and behaviors towards health and wellness will be explored and developed. Regardless of the activity, the self reliance, socialization skills, cooperative skills, work ethic, respect for others and integrity of each student can be readily observed, taught, assessed and modeled. The curriculum reflects the stated outcomes of the New York State Learning Standards in Physical Education.

Students in grades 9-12 have the opportunity of selecting course activities in each semester that will encourage them to discover and broaden capacities through experiences that allow for maximum development. Groupings of three to four activities will be offered each semester from the following courses: Aerobics, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, European Handball, Flag Football, Frisbee Games, Golf, Lacrosse, Personal Fitness, Pickleball, Pilates, Ping Pong, Project Adventure, Self Defense, Softball, Speedball, Step Aerobics, Strength and Conditioning, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo and Wiffle Ball. Participants must wear sneakers and appropriate clothing to insure safe and comfortable participation.

Two credits required for graduation
1/2 credit per year

American Red Cross/Lifeguard Training

This course will provide the teaching of the necessary skills for the fulfillment of requirements to be certified in: American Red Cross First aid and Lifeguard Training, CPR for the professional rescuer and AED certification. Completion of this course will enable the student to take the Nassau County Lifeguard Certification Test. For More Information Click Here.

P.E. credit
Grades 10-12 (must be 15 years of age by the end of the class)
1/2 credit
This course may be taken only once in High School


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Self Defense/Judo

The students will learn the basics of self defense with an emphasis on Judo. Traditional as well as the Olympic competition styles of Judo will be emphasized. The students will learn the history of Judo as well as other martial arts and how they relate to self-defense. The students will be able to attain the first rank (yellow belt) in Judo by learning all essential techniques. There will be a fitness component included that directly relates to Judo.

P.E. credit
Grades 10-12
1/2 credit

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Health Science

Health Education

In an atmosphere conducive to discussion, students express their feelings and attitudes and discuss behavior patterns. They focus on the individual personality; health problems of social significance; disease prevention and control; community health, and family life. Ultimately each student further develops the ability to make reasonable decisions based on available information.

Required
Grade 10
1/2 credit


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Introduction to Sports Medicine

This is an introductory course for the sports medicine program. The topics that will be covered in this course are: the concept of the sports injury, the sports medicine team, the law of sports injury, nutritional considerations, emergency plan, anatomy, recognition and evaluation of common injuries to the body, skin conditions, thermal injuries, taping and bracing. With successful completion of this course each student will gain American Red Cross Certification in First Aid, CPR and AED for Adult/Child and Epi Pen.

Elective
Grades 10-12
1/2 credit


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Advanced Sports Medicine

This is the second course in Sports Medicine. This course will include: comprehensive management and rehabilitation of injuries focusing on therapeutic exercise programs. It will cover advanced taping skills, protective equipment fitting, specific injury padding as well as cast covering, etc. The students will examine in great depth concussion identification and evaluations that adhere to specific NATA guidelines. The students will also develop a working knowledge of the entire individual/athlete from pre, post and in-season conditioning as well as injury rehabilitation. The class will focus on specific injury identifications such Fractures, ACL Tears, Rotator Cuff Tears, etc., in combination with detailed information about neurological functioning with regard to muscle actions specifically involving cranial and spinal nerves and their firing.

Elective
Grades 10-12
1/2 credit

Prerequisite: Introduction to Sports Medicine

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Medical Aspects

This course is for students who may be interested in medical and/or sports medicine fields. Medical Aspects will give them an opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and skills while developing a network of professional contacts through guest speakers, lectures, hands-on procedures and volunteering in a professional setting of their choice. Topics that are included, but are not limited to: taking patient medical histories, completing musculoskeletal exams, setting up IV catheters, administering resting EKG's, as well as stress tests - which include evaluating heart rates, blood pressures and pulmonary function. You will discuss advanced techniques in evaluation of joint and muscle injuries and complete a patient case study that will be presented to the class.

Elective
Grades 11-12
1/2 credit

Pre-Requisite: Living Environment

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College Life/Freshman Prep 101

The goal of the course is to help prepare the graduating seniors for the transition into college and independent living. The following will be included in the class:
Making a “Life Planning Book”, “Ice Breaker” activities, “Me Book”(contains medical history, life history of family, blood type, doctor, dentist, family medical history etc.) Values clarification, Role playing situations, Marriage contracts(what qualities are you looking for in a life partner?), Personal Bill of Rights, Researching a college (intramurals, health office location, bursar’s office, where to get your proof of insurance forms stamped), Nutrition, Getting along with your roommate, Abusive and positive relationships, Dressing for an interview, Use of the washing machine, dryer and iron, Effective listening, Hygiene, Tattoos, nipple rings, tongue rings, Mental health, Alcohol, tobacco and drugs, Contraception, Sexually transmitted infections, Drug effects on sexual functioning, Banking needs, Basic First Aid, Resumes and cover letters, Filling out a job application, Transcript releases, Discrimination, Balancing workload, RA potential etc.

Elective
Grades 12
1/2 credit

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