Physical Education and Health are state-mandated programs required to be taken during each year of enrollment in school.

• All Freshmen will automatically be placed in Physical Education 1 and Health 1.  Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors have the opportunity to choose six different elective Physical Education courses. They will automatically be placed in Health 2, 3 or 4.
  
  

• Students entering grades 10, 11 and 12 may apply for an Option 2 exemption from Physical Education for a semester.  The student must be playing an LRHSD sport or in marching band or compete in a competitive club sport outside of the LRHSD.  The exemption only applies to the semester of PE; each student is still required to take a semester of Health.

Dance
This course will provide students with the opportunity to experience a variety of dance genres, dance related fitness activities, learn basic techniques of dance styles, and choreography while focusing on coordination, flexibility, cardiovascular and muscular endurance.  The purpose of this course is for students to develop, learn and continue practicing this lifetime activity to maintain a healthy active lifestyle.

Individual and Dual Sports
This course is designed to include several components of fitness such as cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, balance, agility, and coordination.  The purpose of this course will be to promote activities that students will be able to perform throughout their lifetime to stay active and physically fit.  Activities include but are not limited to: tennis, golf, frisbee golf, archery, pickleball, badminton, and 2v2 volleyball.

Mind and Body Wellness
This course will provide students with the opportunity to increase their flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and muscular endurance through yoga activities and circuit training.  Students will also actively engage in guided meditation and relaxation techniques which have been proven to help reduce stress and anxiety, increase concentration, and build self-confidence.  Activities include but are not limited to: yoga, meditation, breathing techniques, walking and mindfulness.

Personal Fitness
This course will emphasize developing and maintaining healthy lifestyle habits on an individual basis. Its focus will be geared towards overall wellness.  This would include topics such as nutrition, positive emotional development, weight management, and training techniques and habits.  Students will have an opportunity to increase their flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and muscular endurance through weight training, calisthenics, and plyometric activities.  Activities include but are not limited to: weight training, stretching, proper warm-up/cool down, conditioning, interval training, HIT training, and fitness walking.

Physical Activity, Leadership and Service (PALS)
This course will provide students an opportunity to participate in higher level adventure education elements such as the climbing walls and ropes as well as learn teamwork, communication, and leadership skills through various types of physical education and adventure education activities. In addition, students will engage in unique activities apart from the more common physical education activities and will be given the opportunity to assist students who need additional modifications during their physical education classes. This course will expose students to activities and skill sets that can be used in future education, career, and life experiences. Activities include but are not limited to: lead up games, trust activities, follow-up activities from 9th grade adventure education, higher level adventure education elements such as the climbing walls and ropes course, and teaming with students who need additional modifications as they participate in individual, dual, or team sports.

Team Sports
This course is designed to demonstrate the importance of teamwork, cooperation, communication, and strategy.  In addition, students will be able to improve their cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, balance, agility, and coordination.  Activities include but are not limited to: flag football, softball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, kickball, handball, basketball, pillow polo, and volleyball.

Physical Education 1
Emphasizes physical fitness and the importance of developing/maintaining lifetime physical fitness habits. Portions of the courses stress the development of teamwork, trust, cooperation, strategy, leadership and problem-solving skills as well as -  building self-esteem and self-confidence. Physical education activities emphasize skill development and knowledge of team sports, sportsmanship and safety. In addition, physical fitness activities are routinely included in the weekly physical education program.

Health Education 1
Includes family living, responsible decision making, character education, and physical, social, and mental growth and development. The course also includes knowledge about the effects of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco on the individual, family, and society. In addition, current newsworthy issues, including AIDS, are examined with respect to their impact on the individual, the family and society. PR level is available through the Child Study Team.

Health Education 2
Covers New Jersey State Motor Vehicle laws with emphasis on the following areas:  Graduated Driver License Program, rules and regulations, defensive driving tactics, consequences of distracted driving, basic vehicle control, and the dangers associated with drugs, alcohol and driving. PR level is available through the Child Study Team.

Health Education 3
Covers basic first-aid knowledge and emergency first-aid techniques, including CPR for infants, children, and adults. It also focuses on basic nutrition and physical fitness concepts. There is an emphasis on the impact of positive fitness and nutrition decisions, while illustrating the negative impact that drugs, alcohol, and tobacco will have on the student's well being. PR level is available through the Child Study Team.

Health Education 4
A study of the various stages of life between birth and death. The course also integrates problems associated with substance abuse and their effects on pregnancy, marriage, family living, finances, parenting, quality of life, and life expectancy.  Other health problems are reviewed with respect to their impact on the individual, the family, and society. (All state mandates are met in the four-year health program.) PR level is available through the Child Study Team. 

Health Education 1, 2, 3, 4                                        PR
Includes family living, responsible decision-making, character education, and physical, social, and mental growth and development.  This course includes knowledge about the effects of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco on the individual, family, and society. Current newsworthy issues, including AIDS, are examined.  The course also covers first-aid knowledge and emergency techniques, basic nutrition, physical fitness and movement concepts. A study of various stages of life between birth and death are explored.  After individualized assessment from teachers, parents, and the CST, the New Jersey State Motor Vehicle laws with emphasis on defensive driving and seat belt safety will be addressed. Available through the Child Study Team. 

Adaptive Physical Education
Physical Education Program designed to meet the needs of student’s specific physical needs.  Available through the Child Study Team.

Sports Medicine
Designed to allow college prep students an opportunity to learn about sports medicine, human anatomy and physiology, and various allied health professions. The course is geared toward providing the students with a strong knowledge base and hands-on skills in the area of sports medicine. Any student considering advancing their education in biology, pre-med, or related sports medicine/allied health should make this course part of their high school educational experience.