Physical Education and Health Education

Faculty:

Ms.	Jean	Garriepy
Ms.	Lydia	Grant
Mr.	Michael	Mason

Physical Education Department Philosophy:
The physical education department at Gateway Regional High School is designed to present opportunities for physical, mental, social, and emotional growth within a safe and healthy environment. Through the sequential progression of fundamental movement and fitness concepts, students acquire the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to engage in lifelong physical activities that promotes, fosters and maintains an active healthy lifestyle.

Physical Education Department Goals:

To offer lifetime/leisure skills.
To encourage physical fitness activities.
To expand cognitive learning.
To enhance communication skills; social and mental.
To promote teamwork, cooperation and sportsmanship.
To expand the physical education theory and practice by teaching values, rules and safety practices.

Physical Education Department Course Offerings:

Soccer	Indoor Lacrosse
Softball	Badminton
Lacrosse	Indoor Soccer
Football	Dance
Walking/fitness	Single Game Activity
Gymnastics	Archery
Volleyball	Golf
Basketball	Team handball

          Health Department Philosophy:

          Health is the state of total physical, mental, and social wellness, which permeates every aspect of human development. The health program at Gateway Regional High School focuses on the student and the interrelationship of his/her level of wellness and the development of lifelong attitudes and habits. Through an active and personal learning process students move from concrete thinking to abstract thinking ability by acquiring knowledge, an understanding of the decision-making process, and gain in the confidence they need to take responsibility for their own health.

          Health Department Goals:

To make students aware of health issues.
To present factual and up-to-date information.
To provide students with the opportunity to question and challenge attitudes and behaviors.
To stress the importance of understanding both the positive and negative issues of health.
To acquire good decision-making skills.
To provide information necessary to improve the quality of life.
To develop effective communication skills.
To cooperate with and respect others.

          Health Department Course Offerings:



General Health Nutrition

Mental Health Physical Fitness

Self-concept Social Issues

Substance Abuse Health Issues

Human Sexuality

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General Health	Nutrition
Mental Health	Physical Fitness
Self-concept	Social Issues
Substance Abuse	Health Issues
Human Sexuality