Health & Physical Education
Philosophy
Participation in
Physical Education is a State-mandated graduation requirement for all
students in each year of school attendance. The West Hempstead Physical
Education Department recognizes the important role that Physical
Education plays in the total school program. The goal of our dedicated
staff at the high school is to foster a safe learning environment that
helps each student acquire the knowledge, skills and appreciation for
living a physically active, healthy life. Through our games and
activities, we instill in our students problem-solving skills while
learning to respect others, play fairly and have fun.
The
focus of our high school program is to provide students the opportunity
to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for participating in
activities such as: weight training, tennis, badminton, team sports,
cooperative games and many others. The comprehensive program of lifetime
activities instills in our students the ability for maintaining a
healthy lifestyle long after they graduate from high school.
Mental Health Information
Concussion Information
Physical Education
Prerequisite — None
Required for graduation
Instruction
includes: Football, Tennis, Soccer, Volleyball, Weight Training,
Basketball, Badminton, Handball, Floor Hockey, Handball, Softball,
Fitness Activities, Cooperative Games.
Grades 9-12
¼ unit per semester
Medical Exemption
PLEASE
NOTE: ONLY STUDENTS PRESENTING A MEDICAL CERTIFICATE TO THE SCHOOL
NURSE ARE EXCUSED FROM PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES. CERTIFICATES MAY BE
PICKED UP AND MUST BE RETURNED TO THE NURSE’S OFFICE. THE MEDICAL
CERTIFICATES ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE SCHOOL PHYSICIAN.
STUDENTS OFFICIALLY EXCUSED FROM THE REGULAR PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES ARE REQUIRED TO DO ALTERNATIVE ASSIGNMENTS TO GAIN GRADUATION CREDIT.
Health
Prerequisite — None
Required for graduation
Mental,
physical and social health are studied to help students understand
themselves and respect others. The goal is to develop responsible and
mature decision making. Topics include the New York State mandated units
on drugs, alcohol, tobacco and survival in emergency situations. Other
topics are mental health, family living, human sexuality, nutrition and
consumer health including AIDS education.
PARENTS WISHING TO HAVE THEIR SON/DAUGHTER EXCUSED FROM THE HUMAN SEXUALITY UNIT MUST NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR IN ADVANCE.
Grades 9-10
½ Unit
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