Health and Physical Education Department

Our Mission

The mission of the East Hartford Public Schools Physical Education Department is to ensure that all students learn the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully participate in physical activity, understand the effects physical activity has on one’s body, and make responsible choices which lead to the establishment and maintenance of a healthy lifestyle.

 

Link to District Page

Link to Athletic Department

Link to Adventure Connections

Link to Clubs & Activities

Wellness Education Courses 

The Wellness Curriculum is a sequential program consisting of classes in Physical Education and Health Education. The physical education classes expose students to a variety of physical activities to improve personal fitness, promote fair play and cooperation.   Health classes are designed to develop student's abilities to make informeddecisions relating to health issues.  Classroom instruction includes the application of knowledge and skills in order to improve and maintain the health of the student.  The curriculum is aligned with state and national health and physical education standards. Four years of Wellness Education are required for graduation. Credit .50 is awarded at the end of each semester for a total of 2.0 credits required for graduation.

Health & Physical Education Staff

David Flanagan, Supervisor of Health & Physical Education K-12.

Raymond Bell (BS Eastern Connecticut State University, MA Central Connecticut State University)

David Caruso (BS Eastern Connecticut State University, MA The Graduate Institute, 6th year UCAPP)

David Brower (BS Eastern Connecticut State University, MA Southern Connecticut State University)

Keith Delaire (BS University of Connecticut, MA Central Connecticut State University)

Marcie Boldi (BS Southern Connecticut State University)

Steve Konopka (BS Central Connecticut State University)

Joseph LeRoy (BS Keene State College, MA Central Connecticut State University)

Maureen McDermott (BS University of Connecticut, MA Central Connecticut State University)

Michael McDermott (BS Springfield College, MA Central Connecticut State University)

Susan Patria (BS Plymouth State University, MA Southern Connecticut State University, 6th year Southern Connecticut State University)

Brian Verrastro (BA & BS University of Rhode Island, MA The Graduate Institute)

Phone Numbers:  Boy's PE Office:  622-5268, Girl's PE Office:  622-5267

Physical Education Data

Choice Program Outline

Physical Education Daily Warm-up

Physical Education Rubric

Student Expectations

Physical Education Unit Block Plans

Objectives

Power Standards

Health Education Data

Student Expectations & Syllabi

Grade 9

Grade 10

Grade 11

Grade 12

Health Education Curriculum Block

Objectives

Power Standards

CBA Collins Writing

Collins FCAs

Types 1 & 2

Types 3 &4

Health-Related Websites /Resources for Health & P.E. Curriculum

Health Teacher www.healthteacher.com

Coordinated School Health http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?   a=2678&q=320726&sdePNavCtr=|#45551

Connecticut State Department of Education (Physical Education) http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?a=2618&q=320886

P.E. Educators www.PECentral.com

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention www.cdc.gov  

United States Department of Agriculture www.mypyramid.gov

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services www.health.gov

American Heart Association www.americanheart.org

American Red Cross www.redcross.org

American Council on Exercise www.acefitness.org