United States · Common Core State Standards
9th Grade PE & Health
This course integrates physical literacy with health education to empower students to make informed decisions about their well-being. Students develop advanced motor skills and tactical understanding while exploring mental health, nutrition, and personal safety.
Movement Mastery and Tactical Play
Students refine specialized movement skills and apply offensive and defensive strategies in various game environments.
Analysis of spacing and player movement to create scoring opportunities in invasion games.
Implementation of person to person and zone defensive strategies across different sports.
Applying mechanical principles like force and leverage to improve individual athletic performance.
The Science of Personal Fitness
Students design and implement personalized fitness plans based on physiological principles and self assessment.
Using Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type to create an effective personal workout routine.
Exploring how the heart and lungs adapt to different levels of aerobic and anaerobic exertion.
Developing core stability and range of motion to prevent injury and enhance daily living.
Mental Health and Stress Management
An exploration of emotional intelligence, coping mechanisms, and the impact of social media on mental well-being.
Identifying triggers and developing healthy physiological and psychological responses to stress.
Analyzing how social media consumption affects self esteem and mental health outcomes.
Building the internal strength to bounce back from adversity and knowing when to access professional resources.
Nutrition for Life and Performance
Students analyze dietary habits, food labeling, and the relationship between nutrition and chronic disease prevention.
Understanding the roles of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in fueling the body and brain.
Deconstructing marketing tactics used by the food industry to target adolescents.
Planning affordable and nutritious meals that support long term health goals.
Substance Use and Risk Prevention
An evidence based look at the effects of drugs, alcohol, and vaping on the developing adolescent body and mind.
How substances alter the brain's reward system and affect decision making in teenagers.
Investigating the myths and realities of e-cigarette use and its impact on lung function.
Analyzing the impact of substance use on relationships, school performance, and future opportunities.
Social Responsibility and Leadership
Developing interpersonal skills, conflict resolution strategies, and leadership qualities through physical activity.
Creating an environment where all participants feel valued and capable of contributing.
Developing techniques to manage disagreements and maintain sportsmanship during competition.
Identifying local health issues and brainstorming ways to promote wellness within the school and neighborhood.