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Health, Fitness & Recreation
Well • ness [wel-nis] –noun
1. The quality or state of being healthy in body and mind, esp. as the result of deliberate effort.
2. An approach to healthcare that emphasizes preventing illness and prolonging life, as opposed to emphasizing treating diseases.
The definition of wellness best sums the philosophy of the Health, Fitness & Recreation Program. Students are encouraged to make health and fitness a life-long goal and to seek recreational activities that are both fun and physically rewarding. The program serves to empower students to be responsible for their own health and fitness, and the program encourages students to set goals and participate. In doing so, the student will hopefully benefit from what it means to being well.
In keeping with the above philosophy, the Health, Fitness & Recreation Program offers the student both choices and autonomy when incorporating exercise into his or her daily routine. The program guidelines are as follows:
Requirements:
As a graduation requirement, a student must earn 6 credits toward the Health, Fitness & Recreation program. The course is graded “Credit” / ”No Credit” and the grade is determined by participation. A student must accumulate a total of 50 points for the fall semester and 50 points for the spring semester to earn a passing grade. Passing one semester of Health, Fitness & Recreation earns the student one credit toward the 6-credit requirement. On average, a student will earn 2 points per class, but he/she can earn as low as 1 point and as high at 20 points depending on the activity and the class. Points earned by each student are recorded on the day of class. Total points will be tallied and posted weekly. To maintain privacy, students are identified using a number ID system. Students can also earn their 6 credit graduation requirement by participating in interscholastic athletics and/or the dance program (more information further down).
Absences:
Students suffering from a lengthy illness will be excused with a note from a physician. The student’s points will be pro-rated to best suit the student’s circumstances.
Lockers:
Day-use lockers are available to students for the duration of their class. The lock must be removed at the end of class. Locks can be purchased from the CPS Bookstore. No food or drinks are allowed in the lockers and students are required to clean out their lockers daily. The school is not responsible for lost or stolen articles, so please don’t leave anything of value in the locker room.
Health, Fitness & Recreation Curriculum:
The health, fitness & recreation curriculum is designed to empower students take responsibility for both their physical and mental health. By using a combination of team and individual sports, as well as recreational activities, students are encouraged to “get up and move “. Through movement, students will further develop cardiovascular fitness, strength, flexibility, and coordination. Lectures on health-related topics pertinent to high school aged kids will supplement the health, fitness and recreation curriculum.
Examples of Health, Fitness & Recreation Classes
One to two instructors are available to students almost every period Monday through Friday. Students can either choose to attend the scheduled class for that specific period or elect to participate in some activity (individually or with a group) under the supervision of a second instructor. Classes will also be offered after school and some weekends. A calendar of Health, Fitness and Recreation classes is available online and a hard copy is posted on a bulletin board in the athletics complex. Examples of scheduled classes and activities are:
• Abdominal strengthening class
• Introduction to Marital Arts
• Weekend camping trips
• Weekend kayaking/surfing trips
• Intramural sports
• Local fun run races like the Bay to Breakers
• Fencing
• Ultimate Club: frisbee club
• Urban Hiking: brisk walks in surrounding neighborhoods
• Weight Training/Off-Season Training for Athletes
• Yoga
• Q & A sessions on nutrition, hygiene, exercise physiology
Interscholastic Athletics
Upon completion of the season, interscholastic athletes earn 1.5 credit toward their 6-credit graduation requirement. Following is a breakdown of the sports offered at Prep: Fall (boys soccer, coed cross-country, girls tennis, girls volleyball), Winter (boys and girls basketball) and Spring (boys tennis, boys volleyball, coed baseball, coed golf, coed swimming, coed track, girls soccer). Since Winter athletes start and end mid-semester (November and February respectively), they will have both first and second semester to fulfill their 50 point requirement should they choose to participate in the Health, Fitness & Recreation classes.
Outside Athletics/Recreation (OAR) Program
Sophomores, juniors, and seniors affiliated with non-CPS athletic/recreation programs may be eligible to earn credit toward the Health, Fitness & Recreation program requirement. Please contact the director for more details and deadline dates.
CPS Dance Program
Dance may be substituted for the Health, Fitness & Recreation requirement with the dance teacher’s approval. Upon completion with a passing grade, the student will earn one credit toward his/her 6-credit graduation requirement.
Well • ness [wel-nis] –noun
1. The quality or state of being healthy in body and mind, esp. as the result of deliberate effort.
2. An approach to healthcare that emphasizes preventing illness and prolonging life, as opposed to emphasizing treating diseases.
The definition of wellness best sums the philosophy of the Health, Fitness & Recreation Program. Students are encouraged to make health and fitness a life-long goal and to seek recreational activities that are both fun and physically rewarding. The program serves to empower students to be responsible for their own health and fitness, and the program encourages students to set goals and participate. In doing so, the student will hopefully benefit from what it means to being well.
| Kiet Tran, Director | Godwin Odiye, Instructor | Kristen Harber, Instructor | Duane McNeil, Instructor |
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In keeping with the above philosophy, the Health, Fitness & Recreation Program offers the student both choices and autonomy when incorporating exercise into his or her daily routine. The program guidelines are as follows:
Requirements:
As a graduation requirement, a student must earn 6 credits toward the Health, Fitness & Recreation program. The course is graded “Credit” / ”No Credit” and the grade is determined by participation. A student must accumulate a total of 50 points for the fall semester and 50 points for the spring semester to earn a passing grade. Passing one semester of Health, Fitness & Recreation earns the student one credit toward the 6-credit requirement. On average, a student will earn 2 points per class, but he/she can earn as low as 1 point and as high at 20 points depending on the activity and the class. Points earned by each student are recorded on the day of class. Total points will be tallied and posted weekly. To maintain privacy, students are identified using a number ID system. Students can also earn their 6 credit graduation requirement by participating in interscholastic athletics and/or the dance program (more information further down).
Absences:
Students suffering from a lengthy illness will be excused with a note from a physician. The student’s points will be pro-rated to best suit the student’s circumstances.
Lockers:
Day-use lockers are available to students for the duration of their class. The lock must be removed at the end of class. Locks can be purchased from the CPS Bookstore. No food or drinks are allowed in the lockers and students are required to clean out their lockers daily. The school is not responsible for lost or stolen articles, so please don’t leave anything of value in the locker room.
Health, Fitness & Recreation Curriculum:
The health, fitness & recreation curriculum is designed to empower students take responsibility for both their physical and mental health. By using a combination of team and individual sports, as well as recreational activities, students are encouraged to “get up and move “. Through movement, students will further develop cardiovascular fitness, strength, flexibility, and coordination. Lectures on health-related topics pertinent to high school aged kids will supplement the health, fitness and recreation curriculum.
Examples of Health, Fitness & Recreation Classes
One to two instructors are available to students almost every period Monday through Friday. Students can either choose to attend the scheduled class for that specific period or elect to participate in some activity (individually or with a group) under the supervision of a second instructor. Classes will also be offered after school and some weekends. A calendar of Health, Fitness and Recreation classes is available online and a hard copy is posted on a bulletin board in the athletics complex. Examples of scheduled classes and activities are:
• Abdominal strengthening class
• Introduction to Marital Arts
• Weekend camping trips
• Weekend kayaking/surfing trips
• Intramural sports
• Local fun run races like the Bay to Breakers
• Fencing
• Ultimate Club: frisbee club
• Urban Hiking: brisk walks in surrounding neighborhoods
• Weight Training/Off-Season Training for Athletes
• Yoga
• Q & A sessions on nutrition, hygiene, exercise physiology
Interscholastic Athletics
Upon completion of the season, interscholastic athletes earn 1.5 credit toward their 6-credit graduation requirement. Following is a breakdown of the sports offered at Prep: Fall (boys soccer, coed cross-country, girls tennis, girls volleyball), Winter (boys and girls basketball) and Spring (boys tennis, boys volleyball, coed baseball, coed golf, coed swimming, coed track, girls soccer). Since Winter athletes start and end mid-semester (November and February respectively), they will have both first and second semester to fulfill their 50 point requirement should they choose to participate in the Health, Fitness & Recreation classes.
Outside Athletics/Recreation (OAR) Program
Sophomores, juniors, and seniors affiliated with non-CPS athletic/recreation programs may be eligible to earn credit toward the Health, Fitness & Recreation program requirement. Please contact the director for more details and deadline dates.
CPS Dance Program
Dance may be substituted for the Health, Fitness & Recreation requirement with the dance teacher’s approval. Upon completion with a passing grade, the student will earn one credit toward his/her 6-credit graduation requirement.
