The high-school years encompass tremendous periods of physical as well as mental growth.

To help our students make better transitions during this period of growth, College Prep focuses on the “sound body-sound mind” philosophy of wellness.

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 Recreation, Health & Fitness 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 Recreation, Health & Fitness Program offers the student both choices and autonomy when incorporating exercise into his or her daily routine.

Requirements

As a graduation requirement, a student must earn a passing grade in six semesters of the Recreation, Health & Fitness (RHF) Program. The course is graded solely on participation and letter grades are broken down by the amount of points the student earns.

On average, a student will earn 2 points per class, but he/she can earn as low as 1 point and as high as 25 points depending on the level of participation. Trips are worth more points. 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. A passing grade (C- or better) in Recreation, Health & Fitness earns the student one semester toward the 6-semester graduation requirement. The RHF grade is not tallied in the student’s overall GPA.  Students can also earn their 6-semester graduation requirement by participating in interscholastic athletics and/or the dance program. One semester of dance is the equivalent to one semester of RHF, and one season of sport is equivalent to 1.5 semesters of RHF.

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. Students are responsible for providing their own lock and the lock must be removed at the end of class. 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.

Interscholastic Athletics

Upon completion of the season,interscholastic athletes earn 1.5 semesters toward their 6-semester 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, baseball, softball, coed golf, coed swimming, coed track, girls soccer).

Outside Athletics/Recreation (OAR) Program

Sophomores, juniors, and seniors affiliated with non-College Prep athletic/recreation programs may be eligible to earn credit toward the Recreation, Health & Fitness requirement.  Please contact the director for more details and deadline dates.

College Prep Dance Program

Dance may be substituted for the Recreation, Health & Fitness requirement with the dance teacher’s approval. Upon completion with a passing grade, the student will earn one semester toward his/her6-semester graduation requirement.

Recreation, Health & Fitness Curriculum

The Recreation, Health & Fitness 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 Recreation, Health & Fitness 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 the Recreation, Health & Fitness 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)
• Urban Hiking - brisk walks in surrounding neighborhoods
• Weight Training/Off-Season Training for Athletes
• Yoga
• Q & A sessions on nutrition, hygiene, exercise physiology

Outside Athletics/Recreation (O.A.R.) Program

Students who successfully complete two semesters of the Recreation, Health & Fitness (RHF) requirement at College Prep or at a previous high school, are eligible to enroll in the Outside Athletics/Recreation (O.A.R.) Program.  By enrolling in the O.A.R. Program, students earn RHF credit through participation in approved, non-CPS affiliated athletic and recreational programs.  Examples of athletic programs include: club sports like crew, soccer, swimming, volleyball, and water polo.  Examples of recreation programs are: dance, wilderness and lifeguard training, and yoga.

Students must accumulate a total of 50 points per semester to earn a passing grade in Health, Fitness & Recreation. 

(1) Download and fill out the O.A.R. form, (2) make sure to choose Save As and rename the file with your name in it, (3) email it to Kiet Tran by Friday, February 15th, 2013. 

OAR Form Spring 2013 (MS Word)

OAR Form Spring 2013 (pdf)

The O.A.R. Program allows students to earn points the following way:

• Programs involving 1-2 hours of activity per week: 30 points
• Programs involving 3-4 hours of activity per week: 40 points
• Programs involving 5 hours or more of activity per week: 50 points

***Points are only applied to the semester in which the student is enrolled in the O.A.R. Program.***

To enroll, the following steps must be completed:

• O.A.R. Form must be completed by the student, a parent, and the supervising coach/instructor.  Students re-applying for O.A.R. under the same program do not need to obtain a signature from the coach/instructor.
• The student must submit the completed O.A.R. form by Friday, February 15th, 2013.
• All outside programs must first be approved by the Director of Recreation, Health & Fitness.
  

To earn points towards the Recreation, Health & Fitness requirement, the following must be completed:

• The supervising coach/instructor must submit a mid-term progress report and an end-of-term confirmation of completion of the commitment.        
  
• It is the student's responsibility to ensure the proper forms are completed and turned in by the corresponding deadlines.
• Failure to submit proper documentation will result in a failure grade, and the student will be required to complete the Recreation, Health & Fitness requirement in order to graduate.
• You must notify the Director of Recreation, Health & Fitness immediately upon termination of the outside program.  Points earned will be pro-rated.

In addition to Kiet Tran, other members of the Athletic Department also teach classes as part of the Recreation, Health & Fitness Program. 

		Kristen Harber Instructor
		Godwin Odiye Instructor
		Duane McNeil Associate Athletic Director