• Lenape Physical Education and Health

     

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    Mr. Brian Laddey- Assistant Principal and PE/Health Supervisor

    Mr. Mike Condurso- PE/Health Coordinator
     
    Physical Education and Health Department Teachers
     
     

    Ms. Stephanie Cramer

    Mrs. Dana Cummins

    Mr. Michael Curcio

    Mrs. Stacey Domagala

    Mr. Eric Einbinder

    Mrs. Nicole Escudero-Patterson

    Mr. Phil Fiore

    Ms. Jessica Kotelnicki

    Mr. Donny Lang

    Mrs. Jody Stansbury

    Mr. Bill Sutphin

    Mrs. Beth Taubman

    Mr. Michael Wasienko

    Mr. Matt Wolf 

     


     
     
    Physical Education and Health Course Descriptions :  
     
     
    SPORTS MEDICINE
     
    Designed to allow college prep students to learn about sports medicine, human anatomy and physiology, and various allied health professions. It 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.
     
    Grade 9 - HEALTH EDUCATION I
     
    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.
     
    Grade 10 - HEALTH EDUCATION II/Drivers Education and Traffic Safety
     
    Covers New Jersey State Motor Vehicle laws with emphasis on defensive driving and seat belt safety. The course also includes the effects of drugs and alcohol on driving performance.
     
    Grade 11 - HEALTH EDUCATION III/Health & Science
     
    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.
     
    Grade 12 - HEALTH EDUCATION IV/Family Life Education
     
    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 family living, marriage, finances, pregnancy, parenting, quality of life, and life expectancy. AIDS and 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.
     
    HEALTH EDUCATION I, II, III, IV (Level 5)
      
    Designed to address the needs of classified students. Over the span of four years, the course includes topics such as family living, responsible decision-making, character education, and physical, social, and mental growth and development. This course also includes the examination of the effects of drugs and alcohol on the individual and society. It covers first aid, basic nutrition, physical fitness concepts, and the study of stages of life as well as basic driver’s education. Physical Education
     
    PHYSICAL EDUCATION I, II, III, IV
     
    Emphasizes physical fitness and the importance of developing/maintaining lifetime physical fitness habits. Portions of the courses stress the development of teamwork, trust, cooperation, leadership, and problem solving skills, as well as, building self esteem and self-confidence. Additionally, physical education activities emphasize skill development and knowledge of individual sports, team sports, leisure time and rhythmic activities through a structured four year program. Physical fitness tests are administered in the beginning of each semester. Should students’ test scores fall below an acceptable level in any of the areas of fitness, they will be given an opportunity to develop a level of competence in the deficient area.
     
    SKILL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
     
    Include Basketball, Volleyball, Dance , Rock Climbing, Football, Track and Field, Kickball, Obstacle Course , Outdoor Problem Solving, Frisbee, Softball, Soccer, Badminton, Pickle Ball, Jump Rope, Tennis, Micro-Pong, Mile Run, Sit-Ups, Sit and Reach , Pull-Ups, and Wellness/Weight room.