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712 Phys Ed
CP1 – Physical Education
Grade 9
Credit 0.5

The physical fitness of students is enhanced by a well-rounded physical education program that provides a variety of experiences to develop cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, flexibility, agility, strength, balance, coordination and good posture. This course is taken concurrently with Health (732).

732 Health
CP1 – Health Education
Grade 9
Credit 0.5

The focus of this course is health and wellness. The program provides educational experiences which will promote health-enhancing behaviors in the students’ personal lifestyles. Topics will include: nutrition, eating disorders, personal care, drug abuse, sexuality, the reproductive system, diseases and disorders, environmental and consumer health. This course is taken concurrently with Physical Education (712).

722 PE/Well
CP1 – Physical Education/Wellness
Grades 11 and 12
Credit 1

This course is a continuation of physical education at an advanced level of participation in individual and team sports. The topics of wellness and life-long fitness will be integrated in the course. The instructor will select eligible students.