Physical Education

This course satisfies the Physical Education requirement for students with physical limitations. Semester 1: fitness center, bowling, weight room, WII activities Semester 2: aquatics, rec. room, curling, Bocce.

The Central Islip High School Lifeguarding course offers training in the nationally recognized American Red Cross Lifeguard Program. The course prepares individuals that are 15 years and older to become professional lifeguards by introducing them to concepts and skills necessary to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies in a swimming pool. The skills taught include water rescue, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and First Aid. Successful participants will receive American Red Cross certification in Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. The maximum amount of participants in a class is 20. Participants will receive Physical Education credit upon completion of this course. Because this is a skills-based training class, participants must attend all class sessions.

This course is open to specifically selected boys and girls in grades 11 and 12. This course includes various types of activities designed to improve training of body muscle, increase strength, and improve cardiovascular fitness. Equipment used will include the universal machine, free weights and cardiovascular machines. Semester 1: aquatics, walking, personal fitness & cross training Semester 2: lifetime fitness (swiss balls), jump rope, nutrition, stress management.

This course offers athletic experiences in including but not limited to activities in personal fitness, tennis, football, ultimate frisbee, pickleball, softball, aerobics, badminton, and hockey.

Project Adventure is a co-ed activity available for eleventh and twelfth graders. This activity has been modeled after highly successful programs using the Outward-Bound philosophy. Through a carefully planned curriculum of group and individual initiatives, the student’s progress through an experientially based self-discovery program that emphasizes interpersonal relationships and individual growth. Participation in Project Adventure encourages students to develop greater self-confidence and, at the same time, acquire a sense of trust and commitment to their classmates. The emphasis in the course is on participation, and students are encouraged to extend their limits both physically and emotionally.