2025 - 2026 High School Course Bulletin
Health Education/Physical Education
*One credit in Health Education is required for graduation. HPE2047 A/B satisfies the one credit health education requirement.
Health education provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to help them make healthful decisions—both now and in the future.
Through the implementation of an effective, comprehensive health education instructional program, students will develop the life skills to enhance
their potential for academic success and healthier, happier, and more productive lives. Knowledge of accurate health information is essential.
Practicing health-related skills in real-life situations and developing healthful behaviors are the ultimate goals of the program. Health Education
aligns with Be Well 365 by emphasizing lifelong positive health-related attitudes and behaviors that promote self-reliance and self-regulation for
all students.
One credit in Physical Education is required for graduation: Courses that satisfy these requirements are described below.
High School Physical Education promotes life-long wellness and prepares students for a physically active lifestyle. The students will extend skills
and knowledge developed in middle school, but with a more concentrated focus on planning and implementing lifetime physical activity goals.
The instruction is centered on mastery of self-improvement, provides students with choices and deemphasizes competition and peer comparisons.
Integration of technology in to the grade-level outcomes enhances the experience of students. As students move toward career readiness the physical education program prepares them by ensuring they can set personal physical fitness and physical activity goals. Physical Education aligns with
Be Well 365 by emphasizing problem-solving, decision-making, goal -setting, and relationship building skills.
Health Courses
One credit in Health Education HPE2042 A/B.
*One credit in Health Education is required for graduation. HPE2042 A/B satisfies the one credit health education requirement.
Health education provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to help them make healthful decisions—both now and in the future. Through the implementation of an effective, comprehensive health education instructional program, students will develop the life skills needed to enhance their potential for achieving academic success and attaining healthier, happier, and more productive lives. Developing knowledge of accurate health information is essential. Practicing health-related skills in real-life situations and developing healthful behaviors are the ultimate goals of the program.
Physical Education Courses
The goal of the high school physical education program is to prepare students to become responsible citizens who are both physically and health literate. Students develop and apply their knowledge and skills in general, concentrated, and specialty physical education courses. Students receive instruction in fitness and skill performance through movement-based tasks and the implementation of personalized fitness and physical activity plans. Students demonstrate and model responsible personal and social behavior to promote a sense of community and a safe, healthy environment for all. Students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to transfer their learning outside of the school setting in order to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle.
Additional Physical Education Courses
As indicated in the course table, there are course codes for specific Concentrated Physical Education (CPE) and Specialty Physical Education (SPE) courses. Students should check with their counselors to see which courses are offered at their school.
Graduation Requirement
