Physical Education & Health

Requirements: Students must wear school issued PE uniform or similar self-provided uniform & athletic shoes. No crocs, flip flops, boots, or other nonathletic shoes should be worn during class. When the PE uniform is unavailable, students must wear athletic clothing. *This is one of three options to satisfy the PE requirement for graduation.*

This course is designed to meet the state standards for physical education and combines the Fitness for Life curriculum with team and individual sports. All students must meet the gender and age group health related physical fitness standards as published by the National Association of Sports and Physical Education. In this course, a variety of movement activities will be offered from which the student can develop skills, fitness strategies, and concepts. One credit of PE 1 or JROTC is required for graduation.

*This is the only course that meets the health requirement for graduation.*

This course includes instruction in human growth and development, nutrition, physical-mental-emotional well being, disease prevention, as well as other topics. Students will be exposed to hands-only CPR and the appropriate use of an AED. The 2014 “Erin’s Law” amendment to the Comprehensive Health Act requires grades K-12 instruction in the prevention of child sexual abuse. Helpful Resources for families: South Carolina Sexual Assault, Domentic Violence, and Child Advocacy Center Agencies. This course also includes 750 minutes of reproductive health and pregnancy prevention education (parent option to waive this portion).

Requirements: Students must wear school issued PE uniform & athletic shoes. No crocs, flip flops, boots, or other nonathletic shoes should be worn during class. When the PE uniform is unavailable, students must wear athletic clothing.

This course provides a unique opportunity for special education students with disabilities to participate in developmentally appropriate activities including lifetime activities, physical fitness, and sports. Students will work to increase competence and confidence in a variety of physical education activities.