Physical & Health Education
The Health and Physical Education Department at St. Pius X Catholic High School promotes lifelong wellness by emphasizing physical activity, health, and self-esteem. Our curriculum develops motor skills, cardiovascular endurance, strength, flexibility, and body composition through aerobic and anaerobic activities. We foster teamwork, sportsmanship, and Catholic values in a supportive environment, teaching first aid and safety skills.
We integrate intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual health, guiding students in holistic wellness. Our program ensures students master movement, maintain fitness, understand physical activity benefits, and embrace personal and social responsibilities. We also address human sexuality, substance abuse, and relationships from a Catholic perspective.
COURSES
Health and Wellness
Health and Wellness CP offers a blended learning experience, covering topics such as self-esteem, nutrition, stress, substance abuse, reproduction, cardiovascular fitness, strength, and flexibility. The overall goal of the course is to foster lifelong wellness habits.
Team Sports I
Team Sports I introduces students to various lifetime sports, focusing on history, rules, etiquette, strategy, and motor skills.
Team Sports II
Team Sports II builds on Lifetime Sports I, offering advanced individual skills and team concepts to further enhance student development.
Weight Training
Students learn about major muscles, the best lifts to develop them, and various workout types. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques and body development.
Boys’ Advanced Weight Training
This advanced course focuses on enhancing athletic skills through strength and conditioning, teaching explosive and Olympic training techniques. It aims to increase power, strength, coordination, and injury resistance.
For more information, see the Course Catalog. [Page 46]
