GEHRHSD Curriculum Guide 2026-27

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Students admitted to this program are those who (for physical, mental, or any other defined reasons) cannot participate in the regular physical education program. Instruction is adapted to the needs of the individual. Each student must have a form completed by a physician/CST each year before participation is allowed in any course activity. ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION Grades 9-12, 5 Credits

HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION Grades 9-12, 4/5 Credits

Health and Physical Education is a four year program. Students will participate in team/individual sports and physical fitness activities. The program is both elective and delineated. Physical Education offers each student a variety of electives during the school year. Progression in skill level and knowledge of physical activities will be emphasized. A major focus for all electives will be physical fitness for a healthy life. Fitness terminology, skills and general knowledge are introduced in the freshman year and reinforced throughout the student’s high school career. Activities include, but are not limited to: archery, basketball, football, soccer, lacrosse, volleyball, track and field, handball, softball, physical fitness testing, weight training, golf, tennis, recreational games, yoga, mass games, and fitness activities. Students in grades 9-11 will have one trimester of health and two trimesters of physical education. For grade 12, the health curriculum will be infused into the physical education class. Health encourages students to be responsible, respectful, informed and capable when making decisions which would impact upon the well-being of themselves and others. Health investigates a range of human interactions. Areas of study include: Driver’s Education, Health and Wellness, Body systems, Comprehensive Family Life Education, Mental Health, Social Health, Human Development, Nutrition and Fitness, Substance Abuse, Communicable & Non-communicable diseases, Environmental & Community Health, Medical products, services and careers, death and dying, Violence and vandalism, dating violence, bullying, Cultural diversity, gender equity and Safety & First Aid. The course will also meet the requirements of the state in educating students on Bullying, Dating Violence, and suicide prevention. The suicide prevention bill (N.J.S.A. 18A:6-111 (2004) requires instruction in suicide prevention and related mental health issues. The state also requires the establishment of bullying prevention programs (N.J.S.A. 18A37-17), and sexual assault prevention education. (N.J.S.A. 18A:35-43)