A “physically educated” person possesses the knowledge and recognizes the importance of regular physical activity. The physical education program contributes to the development of skills necessary for life-long learning, personal growth, and for meeting the challenges of an ever-changing society.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSE DESCRIPTION

I. Physical Education II (grade 11 & 12)

Local Exam No Weighting

45 minutes per day for one year One Credit

II. Course Description

The focus of the Physical Education II Curriculum is broken down into the following categories: fitness, individual sports, team sports, warm up activities, and CPR.

*Fitness - This unit is composed of weightlifting and personal fitness with a focus on lifetime health and wellness.

*Individual Sports - This area includes archery, badminton, golf, and orienteering.

*Warm Up Activities - These activities are games designed to be cooperative in nature. These games last for the first twenty minues of class and are intended to increase blood flow to the major muscle groups of the body, while promoting cardiovascular fitness.

*CPR-Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation - This BLS course is taught in accordance with American Heart Association’s guidelines and standards. Students who successfully pass the course receive CPR certification.

III. Grade Requirement

Grade 9-12

IV. Mandatory Prerequisite

None

V. Suggested Prerequisite

None

VI. Comments

A “physically educated” person possesses the knowledge and recognizes the importance of regular physical activity. The physical education program contributes to the development of skills necessary for life-long learning, personal growth, and for meeting the challenges of an ever-changing society.

HEALTH EDUCATION COURSE DESCRIPTION

I. Health

Local Exam No Weighting

45 minutes per day for one year One Credit

II. Course Description

Our High School Health Curriculum teaches wellness principles of social, emotional and physical health aspects while incorporating the New York State Standards for Health and Physical Education. Areas of study include but are not limited to Values and Character Development, Fitness and Nutrition, Parenting, Growth and Development, Alcohol and other Drugs, Diseases and Disorders, Safety and Hygiene. Facilitation of knowledge is accomplished in a variety of styles from traditional lecture and formal assessment to group discussion and cooperative education.

III. Grade Requirement

Grade 11 or 12

IV. Mandatory Prerequisite

Middle School Health

V. Suggested Prerequisite

None

VI. Comments

Students are expected to take an active role in their education. As they do they will acquire knowledge necessary to make informed decisions. They will develop skills and tools and will be able to apply them in a positive way in their lives at present and in the future. Examples of this include awareness of media influence, accessing reliable information, and expressing personal views on important health topics while learning tolerance for differing opinions.

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE COURSE DESCRIPTION

I. Culinary Connections

Local Exam No Weighting

45 minutes per day for one year One Credit

II. Course Description

Culinary Connections offers students a chance to develop an understanding of the multi-faceted world of food through hands-on instruction in the planning, purchasing, preparation and service of nutritious foods as it relates to an individual’s wellness. The global nature of food will connect students directly and/or indirectly to any career or lifestyle choice.

III. Grade Requirement

Grades 9-12

IV. Mandatory Prerequisite

None

V. Suggested Prerequisite

None

VI. Comments

Food is more than just something to eat! This hands on, activity driven high school course will explore and investigate the:

The Dover Union Free School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: