HEALTH

&

PHYSICAL EDUCATIONProgram Spotlight

Halifax Area School District

Health & Physical

Education Department

Mrs. Nicole Czaplicki- High School

Mr. Brent Hoover- High School

Mrs. Alenna Condran- Middle School

Mr. Ken Carmichael- Middle School

Mr. Chance Condran- Elementary Schools

-Evidence of strong positive

relationship between physical

fitness and academic

achievement.

-Regular physical activity

increases blood flow to the

brain, improves mood, & mental

alertness.

Benefits of Physical Education

-Gives students the knowledge, skills, and confidence to enjoy a lifetime of

healthy activities.

-Reinforces socialization, and teaches cooperation, teamwork, sportsmanship,

and good character.

-Helps to reduce childhood obesity and improve overall physical health of the

student.

-Reduces stress/tension & allows students to release energy, which helps the

students learn better in the classroom.

-Cross-curricular integration such as math, spelling and reading.

-Shows that physical activity and exercise can be fun and enjoyable.

Benefits of Physical Education

Research shows a

comprehensive K-12 school

health education program

plays a key role in:

● Preventing disease & injury

● Improving overall health

● Enhancing quality of life

Benefits of Health Education

Mr. Chance CondranTeaching Experience: 6 years (5 years at Halifax)

Elementary Health

& Physical Education

All students have physical education once every five days.

Physical education class primarily focuses on:

-Spacial Awareness (personal space, levels, pathways, directions)

-Cooperation

-Locomotor movement skills (power walk, skip, gallop, hop, jump, slide,

jog, run, etc.)

-Manipulative Skills (throwing, catching, kicking, underhand toss, etc.)

-Fitness Skills

Enders-Fisherville Elementary

Physical Education

All students in 2nd-5th grade have physical education once per six day cycle.

Students build on previous skills and transfer their skills and knowledge to more advanced physical

activities and sport games.

Elementary Physical Education Units Include:

-Basketball

-Soccer

-Baseball/softball

-Volleyball

-Floor hockey

-Cooperative Activities

-Fitness games

-and more...

Halifax Elementary

Physical Education

In addition to physical education, all students in 3rd & 5th grade

have health class once per six day cycle.

3rd and 5th Grade Health Units:

1. Introduction to Health

2. Body Systems

3. Nutrition

4. Disease, Illness & Injury Prevention

5. Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs

Halifax Elementary

Health Education

Halifax Elementary:

Little Cat Olympics- May 14th (rain date: 5/15)

9:30am-3pm

Enders-Fisherville Elementary:

Little Cat Games- May 21st (rain date: 5/22)

10:15am-2:15pm

Elementary Field Days

Club Fit- After school physical activity club for 5th graders. Typically, we meet most

Mondays after school until 5pm.

Staff Wellness Programs- Coordinate FREE staff wellness programs

for the district, which are available to all HASD staff. Currently, approximately 50 staff members

are participating in “Cardio 2 Carolina”, which promotes healthy eating and exercise.

Mr. Condran’s Volunteer School Activities:

KEN CARMICHAEL AND ALENNA CONDRAN

HALIFAX MIDDLE SCHOOL

8th grade--ALL YEAR, 3 days per cycle

● Nutrition, Body Systems, Human Sexuality

7th grade--ALL YEAR, 3 days per cycle

● Body Systems, Tobacco, Drugs and Alcohol,

First Aid and Safety

6th grade--ONE SEMESTER, 3 days per cycle

● Fitness, Nutrition, Body Systems

Every middle

school student has

8th grade Digestion ProjectStudents write a story about their favorite

food’s journey through the Digestive Process.

7th grade Tobacco ProjectStudents complete stations about the

harmful effects of tobacco products.

6th grade MyPlate ProjectStudents create their own MyPlate based

on what is learned in previous lessons.

GOAL: to engage students in physical

activities that prepare them to maintain lifelong fitness.

● ALL students begin physical activity upon entering the gym.

● ALL students participate in every physical activity in class equally--

no student sits out (unless medically excused).

● Students can earn 10 points per day (in addition to graded skill

assessments and written content-based assessments)--

5 points for being prepared with P.E. uniform and sneakers;

5 points for positive attitude, good character and good sportsmanship

● If medically excused, earn points by completing alternate assignment.

EVERY middle school student has

3 days per cycle

● Fitness:

FitnessGram Fitness Testing, Kin-Ball,

Fitness circuit in the fitness room,

Cooperative fitness games,

Zumba (led by certified instructor/parent volunteer)

● Net Games:

Volleyball, Badminton

MIDDLE SCHOOL PHYS ED ACTIVITIES❖ Class sizes vary from 30 students to nearly 50 students

❖ Units include fundamental skill development and small-

sided games that allow all students to participate in class

at the same time.

● Invasion Games: Soccer,

Frisbee, Flag Football,

Floor Hockey, Basketball

● Archery

● Bowling

Other activities led by the MS PE teachers...

TALENT SHOWEvery M.S. student and 19

faculty members participated

in the show this year!

INTRAMURAL

STEAM

BUILDINGFIELD DAY

PERFORMING ARTS

BOWLING FIELD

TRIP

HHS HEALTH & PE DEPT:

Brent Hoover & Nicole Czaplicki

Courses Available:

1)Health & Wellness 1 (1 credit)

2)Health & Wellness 2 (1 credit)

3)Physical Education (.5 credit)

Possibly in the future…

HLTH 101: Healthful Living (HACC credit)

HALIFAX HIGH SCHOOL

Health and Wellness 1:50% of the grade is based on classroom assessments in these units:

● Growth & Development/Reproductive Health

● Communicable & Non-Communicable Disease

● Family & Social Health

● Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drugs

● Safety & Injury Prevention

50% of the grade is based on participation in these units:

● Team sports- Flag Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Hockey,

Lacrosse, Archery, Softball, Soccer, and more.

● Partner sports- Badminton

● Individual fitness- Fitness testing and fitness workouts

HALIFAX HIGH SCHOOL

Health and Wellness 2:50% of the grade is based on classroom assessments in these units:

● Nutrition & Physical Activity

● Mental & Emotional Health

● Consumer Health

● Personal Health

● Environmental Health

50% of the grade is based on participation in these units:

● Team sports- Flag Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Hockey,

Lacrosse, Archery, Softball, Soccer, and more.

● Partner sports- Badminton

● Individual fitness- Fitness testing and fitness workouts

HALIFAX HIGH SCHOOL

HHS Health & Wellness

Other Contributions

from the HHS PE DEPT:

Lead HHS Intramurals Program

Have wrote and been awarded 2

health/wellness grants (valued at

approx. $11,000) since 2011

Lead HHS Senior Fitness Project

(part of Graduation Project)

Brent coaches football,

wrestling, and track &

strength training

Nicole is Student Council

advisor at the HS

Created and maintain

FITNESS FOR LIFE room