HEALTH I

• Course: 709 

• Credit: .25

• Grade: 9 (required)

• ​This course is designed to teach students body systems information, decision-making skills, substance abuse refusal skills, interpersonal communication skills, violence prevention/conflict management, and human sexuality education.

• Prerequisites: None

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HEALTH II

• Course: 713

• Credit: .25

• Grade: 10 (required)

• This course is designed to teach students information on Red Cross CPR and wellness topics such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, addiction, nutrition, stress, and mental disorders.

• Prerequisites: None

HEALTH II ONLINE

• Course: 713ONL

• Credit: .25

• Grade: 10 (required)

• This course is designed to teach students information on Red Cross CPR and wellness topics such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, addiction, nutrition, stress, and mental disorders.

• This course is fully online.

• Prerequisites: None

HEALTH II - 11th Grade

• Course: 711

• Credit: .25

• Grade: 11 (required)

• This course is designed to teach students information on Red Cross CPR and wellness topics such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, addiction, nutrition, stress and mental disorders.

• Prerequisites: None

HEALTH II ONLINE - 11th Grade

• Course: 711ONL

• Credit: .25

• Grade: 11 (required)

• This course is designed to teach students information on Red Cross CPR and wellness topics such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, addiction, nutrition, stress and mental disorders.

• This course is fully online.

• Prerequisites: None​​​

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​​HIGHWAY SAFETY

• Course: 702

• Credit: .25

• Grade: 10 (required)

• This course is designed to teach students driving theory, techniques, attitudes, defensive driving, distracted driving, vehicle maintenance, buying and selling automobiles, auto insurance, and the perils of drinking and driving. Also included are the procedures for obtaining a driver's permit and driver's license.

• Prerequisites: None

HIGHWAY SAFETY ONLINE

• Course: 702ONL

• Credit: .25

• Grade: 10

• This course is designed to teach students driving theory, techniques, attitudes, defensive driving, distracted driving, vehicle maintenance, buying and selling automobiles, auto insurance, and the perils of drinking and driving. Also included are the procedures for obtaining a driver's permit and driver's license.

• This course is fully online.

• Prerequisites: None

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​​PHYSICAL EDUCATION

• Course: 716 

• Credit: .5

• Grade: 9 (required)

• This course is designed to emphasize co-educational sports and activities such as archery, volleyball, badminton and other activities students can participate in throughout their lifetime. All classes strive to develop overall fitness, coordination, physical skills, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Additionally, the effects of drug and alcohol abuse and decision-making skills are examined in all physical education courses. 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

• Course: 721

• Credit: .5

• Grade: 10 (required)

• This course is designed to emphasize co-educational sports and activities such as archery, golf, tennis, volleyball, badminton, and other activities students can participate in throughout their lifetime. All classes strive to develop overall fitness, coordination, physical skills, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Additionally, the effects of drug and alcohol abuse and decision-making skills are examined in all physical education courses. 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

• Course: 723

• Credit: .5

• Grade: 11, 12 (required)

• This course is designed to emphasize co-educational sports and activities such as archery, golf, tennis, volleyball, badminton, and other activities students can participate in throughout their lifetime. All classes strive to develop overall fitness, coordination, physical skills, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Additionally, the effects of drug and alcohol abuse and decision-making skills are examined in all physical education courses. 

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ALTERNATIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCE (APEX)

• Course: 741 

• Credit: .5

• Grade: 11, 12

• This course provides the opportunity for students to earn their physical education credit outside the school day. Students must engage in sports/activities for at least 3 hours every week. Students will also complete written assignments throughout each marking period. Due to the nature of this course, students are responsible for their assignments and initiating contact with the instructor. There will be times throughout the year where face-to-face meetings with the instructor will occur.

• This course provides the opportunity for students to earn their physical education credit outside the school day. Students must engage in sports/activities for at least 3 hours every week. Students will also complete written assignments throughout each marking period. Due to the nature of this course, students are responsible for their assignments and initiating contact with the instructor. There will be times throughout the year where face-to-face meetings with the instructor will occur.

• APEX Prerequisites: successful completion of two years of Physical Education, as an enrolling junior, or three years as an enrolling senior, and carrying a full academic schedule or unresolved scheduling conflicts​

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FUNDAMENTALS OF SPORTS

• Course: 727

• Credit: .5

• Grade: 11, 12

• This course is for 11th and 12th grade students who are interested in learning about advance physical education topics. Students completing this course will have an excellent background in sports/athletic leadership, fitness program development, sports/athletic management recreation activities, and athletic coaching. This course will benefit students interested in majoring in health/physical education, sports management, coaching, and athletic administration.

• Prerequisites: successful completion of 9th and 10th grade Health/PE requirements and approval from a previous Health/PE teacher

FITNESS FUSION I

• Course: 751

• Credit: .5

• Grade 10, 11, 12

• This class would involve group fitness activities to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscle toning, flexibility, and balance.  Indoor activities would include Pound, Tae Bo, yoga, pilates, Zumba, ReFit Revolution, and Just Dance while outdoor activities would include power walking and running.  ​

• Note: This course is available to 10th grade students if taken in addition to regular physical education.

FITNESS FUSION II

• Course: 752

• Credit: .5

• Grade 10, 11, 12

• ​This class would expand on the group fitness activities taught in the Fitness Fusion I course.  Students will be introduced to more complex intervals. Students, while setting fitness goals, will demonstrate an understanding of the workouts and the benefits achieved in obtaining these goals.​

• Prerequisites: Successful completion of Fitness Fusion I  requirements and approval from a previous Health/PE teacher.

 

Note: This course is available to 10th grade students if taken in addition to regular physical education.

WEIGHT TRAINING AND FITNESS I

• Course: 761

• Credit: .5

• Grade 10, 11, 12

• Students learn how to design and implement their own personal fitness program targeted to meet individual needs; this format allows the student flexibility in choosing their strength program in which they will participate. Students will learn safety, techniques, and various current programs to benefit them in their weight training and fitness journey.  Those individuals who have an interest in improving and/or maintaining their personal fitness level should take this course.

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Note: This course is available to 10th grade students if taken in addition to regular physical education.

WEIGHT TRAINING AND FITNESS II

• Course: 762

• Credit: .5

• Grade 10, 11, 12

• ​The concepts learned in Weight Training and Fitness I will be expanded upon in the Weight Training and Fitness II course.  Students learn how to design and implement their own personal fitness program targeted to meet individual needs; this format allows the student flexibility in choosing their strength program in which they will participate. Students will learn safety, techniques, and a variety of current programs to benefit them in their weight training and fitness journey.  Those individuals who have an interest in improving and/or maintaining their personal fitness level should take this course

• ​Prerequisites: successful completion of Weight Training and Fitness I requirements and approval from a previous Health/PE teacher.

 

Note: This course is available to 10th grade students if taken in addition to regular physical education.

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FRESHMAN SEMINAR

• Course: 880  

• Credit: .25

• Grade:  9 (required)

• This course is designed to help our ninth-grade students transition to high school and be successful members of the Hershey High School community. This will provide students with opportunities for practicing good study habits and time management while also learning best practices for self-advocacy and preparing for their future.  The focus will include structured activities around executive functioning, organization, community-building, decision-making, self-awareness, and social awareness. Other topics like email etiquette, time management and test preparation will be included.  Students will be introduced to Smart Futures and Naviance.

• All students must enroll in Freshman Seminar during the first year of high school.