Halifax Health and PE

1. HEALTH
&
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Program Spotlight
Halifax Area School District

2. 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

3. -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

4. -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

5. 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

6. Mr. Chance Condran
Teaching Experience: 6 years (5 years at Halifax)
Elementary Health
& Physical Education

7. 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

8. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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:

13. KEN CARMICHAEL AND ALENNA CONDRAN
HALIFAX MIDDLE SCHOOL

14. 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

15. 8th grade Digestion Project
Students write a story about their favorite
food’s journey through the Digestive Process.
7th grade Tobacco Project
Students complete stations about the
harmful effects of tobacco products.
6th grade MyPlate Project
Students create their own MyPlate based
on what is learned in previous lessons.

16. 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

17. ● 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

19. Other activities led by the MS PE teachers...
TALENT SHOW
Every M.S. student and 19
faculty members participated
in the show this year!
INTRAMURAL
S
TEAM
BUILDING
FIELD DAY
BOWLING FIELD
TRIP

20. HHS HEALTH & PE DEPT:
Brent Hoover & Nicole Czaplicki

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. HHS Health & Wellness

25. 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