Health & Physical Education Department


At all levels the Health and Physical Education programs serve to enhance the general educational development to the whole student. The goal is to prepare each student for her present and future ability to meet life’s persisting problems. Components of fitness are practiced and encouraged so they can be incorporated into every day life. Intellectual challenges are offered in Physical Education through rules, skills, and strategies developed in team and individual sports. Health education focuses on the concept of wellness and total health through the six aspects of health: physical, mental, social, emotional, spiritual, and environmental.

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Required Courses:

Health
Health is a required class that provides students with the practical knowledge of physical, mental, emotional, and social health. The students will also become proficient in the use of Word, Power Point, and Excel.

Physical Education
Mother of Mercy offers three Physical Education courses. Students need to take two courses to fulfill the state requirements for graduation.

 
  • Students may participate in the following sports:
    golf, track and field, basketball, archery, lacrosse, volleyball, flag football, speed- a-way, soccer, softball, badminton, bowling, and self-defense.
  • Students will be taught the American Red Cross
    CPR and First Aid course.
  • Students will also participate in these fitness activities: Wii Fit, fitness walking, jogging, weight training, flexibility exercises, aerobics, Pilates, yoga, and Tae Bo.
Elective Course:

Lifetime Activities
This course emphasizes lifetime sports and outdoor education. The students will participate in racquetball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, bowling, cycling, orienteering, and rock climbing.
Faculty
The teachers in our department have won several national awards, state, and local awards. Each teacher attends professional workshops or classes annually.
Mother of Mercy High School | 3036 Werk Road | Cincinnati, OH 45211-7042 | Ph: 513.661.2740