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  Chair: Mr. Dick Gagliardi
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The Physical Education courses are designed to develop physical fitness, cardiovascular fitness, strength, flexibility, and agility as well as proper health and wellness. The Physical Education courses encourage a positive self-image in all students. One credit is required for graduation.

Physical Education I
615physed I QP 4.33 GR 9 SEM 1,2 .5 CREDIT This course is designed to develop physical fitness skills and those mentioned in the above introduction by participation in the National Physical Fitness Challenge and activities suitable to the season. Health and wellness activities are incorporated into the course.

Physical Education II
635physed II QP 4.33 GR 11,12 SEM 1,2 .5 CREDIT
This course is designed to reinforce the importance of physical fitness and those skills mentioned above in the introduction by participation in group activities typical for the season and peer instruction. Current health issues are incorporated into this course.

Physical Education Assistants
651peass’t QP 4.33 GR 12 SEM 1,2 .5 CREDIT
A senior with an interest in pursuing a Physical Education career may elect to be an assistant in a PE I class. Responsibilities may include attendance, group facilitating and fitness charting. Students are required to develop lesson plans for physical, mental and social health activities, as well as keep journals of class activities.
Prerequisite: PE II and Departmental Approval. This course does not fulfill the PE II requirement.

Personal Fitness
666physfit QP 4.33 GR 12 SEM 2 .5 CREDIT
Students design a fitness program suited to their needs, follow the program, and evaluate their progress. They will research topics in the areas of physical, mental and social health. This course does not fulfill the Physical Education II requirement. Prerequisite: PE II and Departmental Approval
 

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Last updated 09 June 2006