Physical Education & Health
Left to right: Ms. Suzette Thom, Mr. Ricardo Hernandez, Ms. Maigan Campbell, Mrs. Sue McPherson (Ms. Jasmin Lizarazo, not shown)
Health: 240-497-6367
Physical Education - Boys: 240-497-6330
Physical Education - Girls: 240-497-6331
Athletics: 240-497-6344
Marshall White, Resource teacher
Ricardo Hernandez , Department Head, 240-497-6334
Ms. Suzette Thom. Athletic Director, 240-497-6344
GENERAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
All students must complete 1 credit (2 semesters) of Physical Education in order to graduate.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS:
All students must take the ½ credit (1 semester ) Comprehensive Health Education course in the 10th grade.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Physical Education Department Syllabus (Campbell, McPherson, Hernandez)
- A Standard's Based Approach
- Physical Education Students Responsibility
- Grading
- Course Descriptions
- Policies and Procedures
Strength, Training and Fitness (Hernandez)
HEALTH EDUCATION
- Summer Health Course
- CURRICULUM
10th Grade - ½ credit
Students address issues in seven topic areas that include mental health; tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs; personal and consumer health; nutrition and fitness; safety and injury prevention; family life and human sexuality; and disease prevention and control. Although this course is required for graduation, it contains two units, family life and human sexuality and AIDS prevention education, that require parental permission for students under age 18 years who participate in these units. Permission forms will be distributed in all classes.
USEFUL LINKS
MCPS Physical Education Links of Interest
http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/curriculum/physed/links.htm
OTHER LINKS
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
www.cdc.gov
Sports Medicine Online
www.physsportsmed.com
UC Berkeley Wellness Letter Online
www.berkeleywellness.com
Heart Zone
www.heartzone.com
Maryland Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
www.mahperd.org
National Association for Sport and Physical Recreation
www.aahperd.org/naspe/template.cfm
President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
www.fitness.gov
MCPS Physical Education Program of Study
www.mcps.k12.md.us/curriculum/physed/
USEFUL MCPS LINKS
MCPS Physical Education Links of Interest