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Science, Health and Physical Education
Tony Zahn, Coordinator
817/251-5519

Health and PE
Kindergarten -Grade 12

  

Physical Education is an enrichment program at the elementary level. Students receive approximately two hours of PE instruction per week. Depending on the campus, the time in class varies per day.

PE is a required course for 6th, 7th and 9th graders. Athletics may be substituted for PE. At the high school level, the fall semester of marching band and dance may be substituted as well.

Waivers for PE are available for 6th-9th grade students when students are enrolled in intense training that is at least 15 hours per week in preparation for competition in an Olympic sport.

Students in Physical Education acquire the knowledge and skills for movement that provide the foundation for enjoyment, continued social development through physical activity, and access to a physically active lifestyle. The student exhibits a physically active lifestyle and understands the relationship between physical activity and health throughout the lifespan.

  • Elementary school - Students acquire the health information and skills necessary to become healthy adults and learn about behaviors in which they should and should not participate. To achieve that goal, students will understand the following:
    • students should first seek guidance in the area of health from their parents;
    • personal behaviors can increase or reduce health risks throughout the lifespan;
    • health is influenced by a variety of factors;
    • students can recognize and utilize health information and products; and
    • personal/interpersonal skills are needed to promote individual, family, and community health.

District Policy for Required Instruction for Elementary Students

  • Middle school - Students learn about health behaviors that will safeguard their health as well as information related to understanding puberty and the reproductive process. Students are taught about factors in their environment that impact, not only their health and the health of their families, but the health of their communities as well. Middle school students learn to refine their critical-thinking skills to avoid unsafe situations, analyze health information and products, and maintain healthy relationships. Students begin to investigate health in the broader context of community.
  • High school - Health I and Athletic/Health students develop skills that will make them health-literate adults. Students gain a deeper understanding of the knowledge and behaviors they use to safeguard their health, particularly pertaining to health risks. Students are taught how to access accurate information that they can use to promote health for themselves and others. Students use problem-solving, research, goal-setting and communication skills to protect their health and that of the community.

    District Policy for Required Instruction for Secondary Students

Forms for requesting off campus PE

 

The School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) was established in concert with Senate Bill 1, Education Code Sec. 28.004. The main purpose of the SHAC is to review and recommend any course materials and instruction relating to human sexuality or HIV/AIDs to GCISD Board of Trustees. Recommendations may also be made by the council regarding other topics related to the well-being of GCISD students, including the health and fitness curriculum and instruction.

Health/PE Coordinator
Student Health Services