Physical Education, Health & Wellness
The Newton North Physical Education, Health, and Wellness Department (PEHW) is committed to providing a rich experience for all students within a diverse learning community. Our staff strives to incorporate a multidimensional approach to well-being that promotes individual responsibility. We emphasize an active process of making choices towards a healthier, more fulfilling life by learning the skills and knowledge needed to establish and sustain an active lifestyle.
Ninth grade students will be enrolled in Foundations of PEHW and Sexuality and Health. The student will still be required to fulfill the fifteen credit graduation requirement.
Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors will enroll in one PEHW class each year from the elective courses. Students may only enroll in additional PEHW courses with department head approval.
Graduation Requirements: 15 credits total (each PEHW is 3 credits)
Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors have a varied and challenging selection of courses to choose from the elective program. No course can be repeated during your three years without department head approval.
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Physical Education, Health & Wellness Opportunities
- PE, Health & Wellness
Quarter, 3 Credits
Level: N/A
Course Number: 001
This ninth grade program is designed to give the students the background knowledge and skills for entering into the elective program their sophomore, junior, and senior years
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- PE, Health & Wellness
Quarter, 3 Credits
Level: N/A
Course Number: 002
This course is designed to help ninth grade students explore sexuality and health topics important to teens.
- 09
- PE, Health & Wellness
Quarter, 3 Credits
Level: N/A
Course Number: 003
The student will gain an understanding of their personal fitness levels and needs through discussion and practice of health related fitness components: Cardio-respiratory endurance, muscular endurance, muscular strength, and flexibility.
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- PE, Health & Wellness
Quarter, 3 Credits
Level: N/A
Course Number: 005
Learn how to enhance your mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health and wellness.
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- PE, Health & Wellness
Quarter, 3 Credits
Level: N/A
Course Number: 006
Students take an individual and group approach to problem-solving which requires students to address leadership, decision-making, commitment, fear, risk-taking, stress, and compassion.
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- PE, Health & Wellness
Quarter, 3 Credits
Level: N/A
Course Number: 007
This group exercise class will discuss the five components of physical fitness: body composition, flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and cardiorespiratory endurance.
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- PE, Health & Wellness
Quarter, 3 Credits
Level: N/A
Course Number: 008
This class will focus on the fundamentals of rock climbing.
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- PE, Health & Wellness
Health Trends is available to Junior and Senior students only.
Quarter, 3 Credits
Level: N/A
Course Number: 009
The course will explore the latest health issues facing teenagers. Each term there will be a strong focus on healthy coping skills, mental health, and substance use prevention.
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- PE, Health & Wellness
Quarter, 3 Credits
Level: N/A
Course Number: 015
This course is designed for the student who wishes to improve their swimming skills.
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- PE, Health & Wellness
Quarter, 3 Credits
Level: N/A
Course Number: 016
This course is designed for the student who is comfortable in an aquatic environment.
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- PE, Health & Wellness
Requirements: Participants must be 15 years of age or older, demonstrate strong swimming skills, successfully complete a skills pretest prior to enrollment.
2 Quarters, 3 Credits
Level: N/A
Course Number: 017/018/019/020
The course prepares lifeguard candidates with the skills and knowledge needed to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies.
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- PE, Health & Wellness
Quarter, 3 Credits
Level: N/A
Course Number: 022
Efficiency is the name of the game. Students will understand how to participate effectively in a sports setting with a diverse group of students through Teaming concepts like Situational Awareness, Psychological Safety and Curiosity.
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- PE, Health & Wellness
Quarter, 3 Credits
Level: N/A
Course Number: 023
This course will explore a variety of games played around the world.
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- PE, Health & Wellness
Quarter, 3 Credits
Level: N/A
Course Number: 024
Building on the Unified Sports model, Unified Fitness promotes inclusion through shared fitness experiences for students with and without intellectual disabilities.
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- PE, Health & Wellness
Quarter, 3 Credits
Level: N/A
Course Number: 025
Extending the concept of our Unified sports program, Unified Teaming Through Sports provides inclusion opportunities through shared training for students with and without intellectual disabilities.
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- PE, Health & Wellness
Quarter, 3 Credits
Level: N/A
Course Number: 026
This class is for beginning to advanced students-no experience is necessary. This student-centered class will explore many different styles of dance which may include hip hop, ballroom, swing, ballet, line, multicultural folk, tap, as well as other forms.
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- PE, Health & Wellness
Quarter, 3 Credits
Level: N/A
Course Number: 030
This course provides diverse offerings to meet the individual needs of all students and to develop competency in individual and dual activities.
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- PE, Health & Wellness
Quarter, 3 Credits
Level: N/A
Course Number: 033
Learn how to enhance your health and sense of well-being while preparing to enter the workplace.
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- PE, Health & Wellness
Quarter, 3 Credits
Level: N/A
Course Number: 032
Students will examine the role and responsibilities of a coach.
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- PE, Health & Wellness
Quarter, 3 Credits
Level: N/A
Course Number: 034
This course offers students a comprehensive introduction to the world of sports officiating, blending both theoretical learning and practical application.
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- PE, Health & Wellness
Quarter, 3 Credits
Level: N/A
Course Number: 035
This course is designed to educate students about the prevention and care of athletic injuries.
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- PE, Health & Wellness
Quarter, 3 Credits
Level: N/A
Course Number: 049
This course offers an opportunity to students who have been successful in the physical education, health and wellness program to assist in the Foundations of PEHW class.
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