Health and Physical Education

HEALTH

½ credit Health is required for graduation ½ credit of physical education is required for graduation and can be obtained through Flex Credit or PE waiver.

Grade Level: 9 Course Credit: ½ credit, 5 periods/week, one semester (required for graduation)

Description: Health class will explore these three pillars of personal wellness that are important for overall health: physical, mental, and social.

The student will identify and analyze risk factors that influence their wellness and quality of life. Topics include anatomy/physiology of the body, nutrition/fitness, stress reduction, suicide prevention, self-esteem, sexual risk avoidance/reduction, substance abuse, teen violence, driving safety and training in adult one-rescuer CPR as well as use of the automated external defibrillator (AED).

Interactive activities, guest speakers/workshops, online exploration of wellness resources, documentaries, group discussions, written reflections, student presentations and online personal wellness assessments/mini courses will be used to evaluate student progress and to reinforce concepts.

Prerequisite: None Fees: None

PHYSICAL EDUCATION I/II FLEXIBLE CREDIT

Grade Level: 9,10,11,12 Course Credit: ¼ credit

Description: Credit flexibility calls for a great deal of maturity and self-discipline on the part of the student to earn the high school credit. All students should spend time discussing this credit flexibility option with their parents, school counselor, and mentors to make sure this would be a good fit. The following 2 components are required to earn the 1 4 credit of physical education using the flexible credit method.

I. Physical Activity - tracked weekly on Schoology - 75 hours required for semester II. Written Reflection - questions provided in Schoology - exam grade

To begin the process of signing up, students need to first complete a flexible credit application and wait for approval.

Prerequisite: approved application Fees: None

MARIEMONT HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION WAIVER

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