Physical Education & Health
PE & Health Staff
EPHS Physical Education and Health Requirements
Physical Education and Health Course Descriptions
Physical Education Courses
- Fitness Walking
- Health and Wellness
- Lifetime Sports
- Swimming/Lifeguard Certification
- Weight Training
- Yoga
Fitness Walking
This course helps students improve their physical and mental health while making new friends by walking regularly. Walking outside has many benefits, including better heart health, reduced stress, improved mood, sharper focus, and increased creativity. Being in nature can also help students feel more relaxed and may even boost their learning. In this class, students will discover how walking can be a fun and lifelong way to stay active. Each day, students will walk on planned routes around campus, in the community, or at indoor/outdoor facilities. *The main focus of this course is participation.
Health and Wellness
This course will cover many important topics about health and wellness. You will learn about nutrition, sleep, being responsible online, managing stress, and mindfulness. We will use the “PLT4M Health & Wellness” program for our lessons.
Lifetime Sports
This course introduces students to a fun and exciting way to stay active for life! Students might play popular racquet sports like Pickleball, Badminton, Tennis, and Ping Pong, as well as team sports like Bocce Ball, Soccer, Basketball, Kan-Jam, Floor Hockey, Ultimate Frisbee, and Volleyball. With so many activities to try, there’s always something new to enjoy! *The main focus of this course is participation.
Swimming/Lifeguard Certification
Part 1-Swimming- This course introduces students to the four major swimming strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly! Students will learn the basics of each stroke through drills and technique practice, focusing on kicking, body position, arm movements, and breathing. Kickboards and other training tools will help students improve their form and technique. By the end of the course, students will have the skills to confidently include swimming as part of a lifelong fitness routine and practice basic lap swimming.
Part 2-Lifeguard Certification-This course prepares students to become certified lifeguards for swimming pools through the American Red Cross. Students will earn certifications in Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED for the professional rescuer, all valid for two years. The course includes a mix of online learning, classroom instruction, and in-water training. Before the first class, students must complete the required online course from the American Red Cross. Participants must be at least 15 years old to take this course. *Prerequisites are listed separately.
Weight Training
This course is designed to help students build total body strength and endurance through a structured 4-day-per-week lifting program. Students will complete a full strength cycle, tracking progress with pre- and post-assessments.
Each session will focus on developing raw strength with a major barbell lift (one of the 3 Power Lifts) paired with an accessory movement like Pull-Ups, Dumbbell Overhead Press, or Single-Leg Squats. Students will also work on muscle growth and endurance through supersets of accessory exercises. Every workout will end with a fun "Finisher"—either a core workout, arm-focused exercises, or a short stability session. *The main focus of this course is participation and tracking progress.
Yoga
This course introduces students to an Open Yoga Class, a slow-paced and relaxing style of yoga. Students will learn how to improve their breathing, flexibility, strength, and overall health while also calming their minds. Yoga is more than just exercise—it helps with both physical and mental well-being in a non-competitive way. *The main focus of this course is participation.
High School Physical Education & Health Curriculum
Lifetime Sports
Quarter 1
Unit 1: Large Group Games
Learning Targets
- Students participate in a wide range of physical activity
- Students participate in games within the rules and regulations
- Students participate in activities with all people and with all ability levels
- Students choose appropriate dress for physical activity, indoors and outdoors
- Students are safe at all times and recognize risks
- Students practice injury prevention strategies through stretching and correct technique
Unit 2: Soccer
Learning Targets
- Students participate in a wide range of physical activity
- Students participate in Soccer games within the rules and regulations
- Students participate in activities with all people and with all ability levels
- Students choose appropriate dress for physical activity, indoors and outdoors
- Students are safe at all times and recognize risks
- Students practice injury prevention strategies through stretching and correct technique
Unit 3: Hockey/Lacrosse
Learning Targets
- Students participate in a wide range of physical activity
- Students participate in Hockey/Lacrosse games within the rules and regulations
- Students participate in activities with all people and with all ability levels
- Students choose appropriate dress for physical activity, indoors and outdoors
- Students are safe at all times and recognize risks
- Students practice injury prevention strategies through stretching and correct technique
Unit 4: Softball/Kickball
Learning Targets
- Students participate in a wide range of physical activity
- Students participate in Softball/Kickball games within the rules and regulations
- Students participate in activities with all people and with all ability levels
- Students choose appropriate dress for physical activity, indoors and outdoors
- Students are safe at all times and recognize risks
- Students practice injury prevention strategies through stretching and correct technique
Quarter 2
Unit 5: Badminton/Pickleball
Learning Targets
- Students participate in a wide range of physical activity
- Students participate in Badminton/Pickleball within the rules and regulations
- Students participate in activities with all people and with all ability levels
- Students choose appropriate dress for physical activity, indoors and outdoors
- Students are safe at all times and recognize risks
- Students practice injury prevention strategies through stretching and correct technique
Unit 6: Volleyball
Learning Targets
- Students participate in a wide range of physical activity
- Students participate in Volleyball games within the rules and regulations
- Students participate in activities with all people and with all ability levels
- Students choose appropriate dress for physical activity, indoors and outdoors
- Students are safe at all times and recognize risks
- Students practice injury prevention strategies through stretching and correct technique
Unit 7: Basketball
Learning Targets
- Students participate in a wide range of physical activity
- Students participate in Basketball games within the rules and regulations
- Students participate in activities with all people and with all ability levels
- Students choose appropriate dress for physical activity, indoors and outdoors
- Students are safe at all times and recognize risks
- Students practice injury prevention strategies through stretching and correct technique
Unit 8: Choice Week
Learning Targets
- Students participate in physical activity that they enjoy
- Students participate in games of their choice within the rules
- Students participate in activities with all people and with all ability levels
- Students choose appropriate dress for physical activity, indoors and outdoors
- Students are safe at all times and recognize risks
- Students practice injury prevention strategies through stretching and correct technique
Performance Weight Training
Quarter 1
Unit 1: Safety & Spotting
Learning Targets
- Students perform spotting techniques for free weight lifts
- Students analyze the importance of spotting to keep lifters safe during free weight lifting
- Students are safe at all times and know the training center rules
- Students motivate and coach their lifter when they are spotting
Unit 2: Flexibility
Learning Targets
- Students reduce the risk of injury with a good flexibility program
- Students stretch all of my muscle groups to limit injuries
- Students analyze the importance of flexibility in lifelong health
Unit 3: Lifting Techniques
Learning Targets
- Students perform techniques for all types of lifts using full range of motion
- Students evaluate the technique of others when they are performing lifts
Quarter 2
Unit 4: Plyometrics
Learning Targets
- Students perform various Plyometric exercises to increase their speed and agility
- Students use Plyometric exercises to fit their goals and abilities
Unit 5: Core Exercises
Learning Targets
- Students perform skills of various Core building exercises
- Students evaluate the relationship of a strong core to lowering risks of injury
Unit 6: Goal Setting
Learning Targets
- Students evaluate their personal limits and set goals that will increase their limits
- Students develop a personal weight lifting program specific to their needs using proven programs
- Students help others in reaching their goals
Personal Health
Quarter 1
Unit 1: Communication & Self Esteem
Learning Targets
- Students promote self esteem and healthy behaviors in themselves and others
- Students use a decision making process to promote a health related goals as well as life goals
- Students elaborate on my thoughts using different communication techniques
Unit 2: Effects of Drugs
Learning Targets
- Students identify factors of addiction in relation to physical, social, emotional health
- Students examine the cost of addiction financially, physically, and emotionally
- Students evaluate current issues in relation to drugs and addiction
- Students identify the three gateway drugs
Unit 3: Body Systems
Learning Targets
- Students identify the body systems and the job each one has in our body
- Students evaluate choices related to their health and how the effect the body systems
- Students recognize signs and symptoms of body system malfunction and the diseases associated with each
Unit 4: Violence & Injury Prevention
Learning Targets
- Students respect individual differences
- Students resolve conflict in a healthy, non-violent way
- Students analyze how power and control affect relationships
- Students recognize signs and symptoms of physical, verbal, emotional, sexual, and cyber abuse
- Students prevent accidental and intentional injury to themselves and others
- Students recognize signs of self-harm and help prevent self-harm, including suicide
Quarter 2
Unit 5: Stress & Mental Health
Learning Targets
- Students examine their behaviors and how they increase their stress
- Students use stress management techniques appropriate for themselves
- Students use strategies to manage their time
- Students evaluate the effect social media has on their life
Unit 6: Disease Prevention
Learning Targets
- Students evaluate their health decisions in relation to disease
- Students identify factors that lower their risk of lifelong diseases
- Students recognize signs and symptoms of common diseases in childhood
- Students use universal precautions
Unit 7: Nutrition
Learning Targets
- Students use nutritional evidence to describe healthy vs. unhealthy eating habits
- Students analyze how their peers affect their eating habits
- Students differentiate how positive and negative body image influences their eating habits
- Students evaluate their current eating habits and the effects they will have on their health in the future.
Teen Choices & Challenges
Quarter 1
Unit 1: Reaching Your Potential
Learning Targets
- Students analyze the effects of self-esteem and self-image
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Students identify factors that impact your identity- values
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Students distinguish between long term and short term goals for themselves
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Students create long term and short term goals
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Students relate major developmental tasks of the teen years to future changes
Unit 2: Decision Making
Learning Targets
- Students list factors that influence decision making
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Students explain how values develop and influence decisions
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Students use the decision-making process to make and evaluate decisions
Quarter 2
Unit 3: Strengthening Relationships
Learning Targets
- Students describe the communication process
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Students identify different forms of nonverbal and verbal communication
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Students demonstrate effective speaking and listening skills
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Students describe factors affecting communication
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Students apply the steps of conflict resolution to a problem
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Students identify the different types of friendship
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Students distinguish between positive and negative effects of peer pressure
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Students demonstrate important relationship skills that can help them succeed at school and at work
Unit 4: Emotions
Learning Targets
- Students explain how positive and negative attitudes influence behavior and contribute to mental health
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Students describe positive and negative attitudes
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Students identify techniques used for building a positive attitude
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Students recognize the source of stress
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Students identify ways to manage stress
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Students develop skills for handling anger, anxiety, and depression