Health & Physical Education

Director of Physical Education, Health and Athletics
Patrick Pizzarelli, CAA
 

Health & Physical Education Teachers
Lou Andre
Cheri Donnelly
Patrick Leary
Joseph Martillotti
Bud McQuillan
Richard Ravo
Carol Roseto

Physical Education

Physical education is based upon the acquisition of knowledge and skills as a foundation for engaging in physical activity.  However, the mere acquisition of knowledge and skills is not enough.  The mission of physical education is to enable all students to sustain regular, lifelong physical activity as a foundation for a healthy, productive and fulfilling life.

Physical education is a sequential educational program based on physical activities undertaken in an active, caring, supportive, and non-threatening atmosphere in which every student is challenged and successful.  Students with disabilities are provided with a learning environment that is modified, when necessary, to allow for maximum participation.  As the result of a quality K-12 physical education experience, students will:

- acquire the knowledge and skill necessary to perform basic motor and manipulative skills and attain competency in a variety of physical activities and proficiency in a few select complex motor and sport activities.
 
- design personal fitness programs to achieve and maintain physical fitness.
 
- know the benefits of engaging in regular physical activity.
 
- demonstrate responsible personal and social behavior while engaging in physical activity.
 
- understand that participation in physical activity promotes inclusion of diverse people and understanding of differences among people.
 
- understand that physical activity provides the opportunity for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and communication.
 
- participate regularly in health-enhancing physical activities.
 

(Adapted from the Content Standards of the National Association for Sports and Physical Education)

Course Offering
 
Archery
Golf
Team Handball
Badminton
Hockey
Tennis
Basketball
Paddleball/Handball
Tumbling/Gymnastics
Bowling
Self Defense
Ultimate Football
Fitness/Wellness
Soccer
Volleyball
Football
Softball
Weight Training
 

Health Education

The Health Departments philosophy is that basic development of a healthy physical and mental outlook is fundamental to the maintenance of good health.   This is accomplished through acquiring accurate health information and the development of healthy lifestyles. This process includes learning proper decision making skills, development of sound attitudes and assuming responsibility.

COURSE OFFERINGS
815 HEALTH       1/2 year- 1/2 credit
       Prerequisite: None required course, New York State Regents)

This course deals with the development of the adolescent student to adulthood, in the physical, mental and social areas of both individual and group relations. Current practices and trends in the field of health are discussed in conjunction with this growth. There will be an awareness developed in the responsible handling of situations that include peer pressure, stress reduction, and the successful resolution of problems through decision making and refusal skills. The major areas of instruction include Mental Health (development)