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The goal of the Worcester Public Schools Health and Physical Education Department is to provide students with the necessary skills which enable them to make safe and healthy choices in a variety of situations. In addition, students are given those skills which are needed to make fitness a life-long habit. The Health and Physical Education Curriculam, which is aligned with the Massachusetts Comprehensive Health Curriculum Framework, is taught by certified Health and Physical Education teachers.

Course Numbers:8073 (0.25)(C)

Type: HS

Area: Physical Education

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Independent Physical Education: In this course, students will participate in activities designed to help them integrate fitness concepts and principals of training in planning and implementing a personal fitness regimen, as well as participation in one or more supervised sports or physical activities of their own choosing. Students will create and maintain a fitness log to track physical and nutritional activities, as well as meet bi-weekly with the physical education teacher.

Course Numbers:8083 (0.25)(C)

Type: HS

Area: Physical Education

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Independent Physical Education: In this course, students will participate in activities designed to help them integrate fitness concepts and principals of training in planning and implementing a personal fitness regimen, as well as participation in one or more supervised sports or physical activities of their own choosing. Students will create and maintain a fitness log to track physical and nutritional activities, as well as meet bi-weekly with the physical education teacher.

Course Numbers:8093 (0.25)(C)

Type: HS

Area: Physical Education

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Independent Physical Education III: In this course, students will participate in activities designed to help them integrate fitness concepts and principals of training in planning and implementing a personal fitness regimen, as well as participation in one or more supervised sports or physical activities of their own choosing. Students will create and maintain a fitness log to track physical and nutritional activities, as well as meet bi-weekly with the physical education teacher.

Course Numbers:8103 (0.25)(C)

Type: HS

Area: Physical Education

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Independent Physical Education IV: In this course, students will participate in activities designed to help them integrate fitness concepts and principals of training in planning and implementing a personal fitness regimen, as well as participation in one or more supervised sports or physical activities of their own choosing. Students will create and maintain a fitness log to track physical and nutritional activities, as well as meet bi-weekly with the physical education teacher.

Course Numbers:8223 (1.00)(C)

Type: HS

Area: Physical Education

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Issues and Topics in Health Science: In this course, students will prepare for for entrance into highly competitive majors in their chosen fields by participating in intensive academic review for college entrance examinations. (SAT, ACT, and Accuplacer). Students will also explore the role that research; communications; systems organizations; employability skills; legal issues; ethics; and safe practice play in the professional world.

Course Numbers:8273 (0.25)(C)

Type: HS

Area: Physical Education

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Physical Education - Off-Campus I: In this course, students will participate in off-campus activities that integrate fitness concepts and principles of training in order to plan and implement a personal fitness regimen. Students will also participate in one or more supervised physical activity or sport of their choice.

Course Numbers:8283 (0.25)(C)

Type: HS

Area: Physical Education

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Physical Education - Off-Campus II: In this course, students will participate in off-campus activities that integrate fitness concepts and principles of training in order to plan and implement a personal fitness regimen. Students will also participate in one or more supervised physical activity or sport of their choice.

Course Numbers:8233 (0.25)(C)

Type: HS

Area: Physical Education

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Physical Education - On-Campus I: In this course, students will participate in activities that are designed to help them integrate fitness concepts and principles of training in planning an implementing a personal fitness regiment. Students will also participate in one or more supervised physical activities of their choice, including marching band; cheerleading; dance; ROTC; and bowling.

Course Numbers:8243 (0.25)(C)

Type: HS

Area: Physical Education

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Physical Education - On-Campus II: In this course, students will participate in activities that are designed to help them integrate fitness concepts and principles of training in planning an implementing a personal fitness regiment. Students will also participate in one or more supervised physical activities of their choice, including marching band; cheerleading; dance; ROTC; and bowling.

Course Numbers:8253 (0.25)(C)

Type: HS

Area: Physical Education

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Physical Education - Team Sports I: In this course, students will learn and practice the skills necessary to participate in a team sport. Students will have the opportunity to be involved in meaningful movement experiences which provide personal enjoyment and social engagement.

Course Numbers:8263 (0.25)(C)

Type: HS

Area: Physical Education

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Physical Education - Team Sports II: In this course, students will learn and practice the skills necessary to participate in a team sport. Students will have the opportunity to be involved in meaningful movement experiences which provide personal enjoyment and social engagement.

Course Numbers:8293 (0.25)(C)

Type: HS

Area: Physical Education

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Physical Education Fitness Seminar I: In this course, students will develop an understanding of the importance of knowledge, attitudes, and skills relating to health and wellness, particularly nutrition and fitness. Students will acquire information that will assist them in developing a healthy diet and fitness plan that allows them to reach their personal fitness goals.

Course Numbers:8303 (0.25)(C)

Type: HS

Area: Physical Education

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Physical Education Fitness Seminar II: In this course, students will develop an understanding of the importance of knowledge, attitudes, and skills relating to health and wellness, particularly nutrition and fitness. Students will acquire information that will assist them in developing a healthy diet and fitness plan that allows them to reach their personal fitness goals.

Course Numbers:8713 (0.00)(C)

Type: MS

Area: Physical Education

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Physical Education 7: In this course, students will learn and practice the skills necessary to participate in a variety of physical activities. This course is designed to develop physically literate individuals who gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to enjoy a lifetime of healthful physical activity. Students will refine their skills, building some new ones, and increase their focus on applying skills in modified team sports settings. Activities In this course, may include, but are not limited to the following: Health-related fitness components, sports, cooperative games, and dance skills.

Course Numbers:8813 (0.00)(C)

Type: MS

Area: Physical Education

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Physical Education 8: In this course, students will learn and practice the skills necessary to participate in a variety of physical activities. This course is designed to develop physically literate individuals who gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to enjoy a lifetime of healthful physical activity. The focus is on skill-refinement, skill application, and game strategies. Students will learn new skills in many individual and dual sports in preparation for the transfer to high school where the focus will be on lifetime activities. Activities In this course, may include, but are not limited to the following: Health-related fitness components, sports, cooperative games, and dance skills.