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Lynbrook Union Free School District

Physical Education & Health — Scope & Sequence

Secondary Curriculum Overview, Grades 6–12

What is a scope & sequence? This page outlines, course by course, the units of study your child will experience in Physical Education & Health, roughly how long each unit takes, and how it connects to New York State learning standards and the district's Profile of the Owl skills. Tap any course below to see the full table of units.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION GRADE 6 (E07PHYSED6) - 1 year PHYSICAL EDUCATION GRADES 7 & 8 (M07PE7 / M07PE8) - 1 year HEALTH 7 (M07HEAL7A & M07HEAL7B) - 1/2 year PHYSICAL EDUCATION GRADE 9 (S07446) - 1 year, 1/2 credit PE CO-ED TEAM SPORT (S07450) - 1 year, 1/2 credit STRENGTH TRAINING & CONDITIONING (S07455) - 1 year, 1/2 credit OWL ADVENTURE (S07460) - 1 year, 1/2 credit YOGA (S07486) - 1 year, 1/2 credit MINDFULNESS YOGA (S07487) - 1 year, 1/2 credit ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION (S07459) - 1 year, 1/2 credit HEALTH (S07400F) - 1 year, 1/2 credit
PHYSICAL EDUCATION GRADE 6 (E07PHYSED6) - 1 year 5 units
Unit of Study Topics to be Studied Standards Profile of the Owl Connection
Unit 1: Fitness Assessment & Basics Fitness testing, cardiovascular endurance, strength, flexibility NYS PE Standard 1, 2
Life Readiness Skills – self-assessment, goal setting
Unit 2: Team Sports & Games Basketball, soccer, floor hockey, volleyball NYS PE Standard 2, 3
Social-Emotional Learning – teamwork, cooperation
Unit 3: Individual Activities Track & field, jump rope, fitness circuits NYS PE Standard 1, 2
Creative & Critical Thinking – personal strategy
Unit 4: Cooperative & Challenge Activities Group challenges, problem-solving games NYS PE Standard 3, 4
Critical Thinking & Collaboration
Unit 5: Physical Fitness Integration Applying fitness principles to daily life NYS PE Standard 1, 2
Life Readiness Skills – lifelong fitness habits
PHYSICAL EDUCATION GRADES 7 & 8 (M07PE7 / M07PE8) - 1 year 5 units
Unit of Study Topics to be Studied Standards Profile of the Owl Connection
Unit 1: Fitness Assessment Cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility NYS PE Standard 1, 2
Life Readiness Skills – self-monitoring
Unit 2: Team & Cooperative Sports Basketball, soccer, floor hockey, volleyball, lacrosse NYS PE Standard 2, 3
Social-Emotional Learning – teamwork, cooperation
Unit 3: Individual & Lifetime Activities Track, fitness circuits, personal goals NYS PE Standard 1, 2
Critical Thinking – strategy, personal improvement
Unit 4: Adventure & Challenge Activities Problem-solving, trust exercises NYS PE Standard 3, 4
Collaboration & SEL – leadership, teamwork
Unit 5: Integration & Reflection Applying skills to healthy lifestyle NYS PE Standard 1, 2, 4
Life Readiness Skills – lifelong fitness
HEALTH 7 (M07HEAL7A & M07HEAL7B) - 1/2 year 6 units
Unit of Study Topics to be Studied Standards Profile of the Owl Connection
Unit 1: Personal Health & Decision Making Decision making, stress/coping skills, self-esteem NYS Health Standard 1, 2
SEL & Critical Thinking – healthful choices
Unit 2: Growth, Development & Puberty Male/female reproduction, puberty NYS Health Standard 2
Life Readiness Skills – body awareness
Unit 3: Diseases & Disorders HIV/AIDS, STDs, chronic illness NYS Health Standard 1, 2, 3
Global Citizenship – responsible health practices
Unit 4: Substance Use & Safety Alcohol, tobacco, drugs NYS Health Standard 2, 3
Life Readiness Skills – informed decisions
Unit 5: Mental Health & Emotional Skills Anxiety, depression, suicide prevention, conflict resolution NYS Health Standard 1, 2, 3
SEL – coping skills & resilience
Unit 6: Diversity & Wellness Diversity, tolerance, healthy lifestyle NYS Health Standard 4
Global Citizenship – respect & inclusivity
PHYSICAL EDUCATION GRADE 9 (S07446) - 1 year, 1/2 credit 4 units
Unit of Study Topics to be Studied Standards Profile of the Owl Connection
Unit 1: Fitness Program Cardiovascular endurance, strength, flexibility NYS PE Standard 1, 2
Life Readiness Skills – self-monitoring
Unit 2: Team Sports & Cooperation Basketball, soccer, floor hockey, volleyball NYS PE Standard 2, 3
SEL – teamwork, collaboration
Unit 3: Health & Fitness Knowledge Principles of health, sportsmanship NYS PE Standard 1, 2, 4
Critical Thinking & Life Readiness
Unit 4: Adventure & Optional Owl Adventure Risk-taking in safe environment, team challenges NYS PE Standard 3, 4
SEL & Leadership – trust, decision-making
PE CO-ED TEAM SPORT (S07450) - 1 year, 1/2 credit 5 units
Unit of Study Topics to be Studied Standards Profile of the Owl Connection
Unit 1: Team Sports Fundamentals Basketball, soccer, floor hockey, volleyball, lacrosse NYS PE Standard 2, 3
SEL – teamwork, communication
Unit 2: Adventure & Fitness Activities Adventure education, fitness circuits, step aerobics NYS PE Standard 1, 2
Creative & Critical Thinking – problem-solving
Unit 3: Racket & Hand Games Pickleball, racket games, team handball NYS PE Standard 2, 3
Critical Thinking – strategy & skill development
Unit 4: Weight Training & Conditioning Strength principles, resistance exercises NYS PE Standard 1, 2
Life Readiness Skills – personal fitness
Unit 5: Integration & Assessment Applying principles, demonstrating fitness NYS PE Standard 1, 2, 4
SEL & Life Readiness Skills – self-assessment
STRENGTH TRAINING & CONDITIONING (S07455) - 1 year, 1/2 credit 5 units
Unit of Study Topics to be Studied Standards Profile of the Owl Connection
Unit 1: Principles of Strength Training Basic strength concepts, training goals NYS PE Standard 1, 2
Life Readiness Skills – goal setting
Unit 2: Functional Strength & Health Core exercises, posture, functional movements NYS PE Standard 1, 2
Critical Thinking – applying knowledge
Unit 3: Nutrition & Weight Management Gaining/losing weight, dietary choices NYS Health Standard 1, 2
Life Readiness Skills – personal health
Unit 4: In-Season & Out-of-Season Training Sport-specific conditioning NYS PE Standard 1, 2, 3
Creative & Critical Thinking – planning & strategy
Unit 5: Steroids & Supplements Awareness Safe practices, health risks NYS Health Standard 1, 2
Global Citizenship – informed decision-making
OWL ADVENTURE (S07460) - 1 year, 1/2 credit 5 units
Unit of Study Topics to be Studied Standards Profile of the Owl Connection
Unit 1: Trust & Teamwork Activities Group challenges, problem-solving NYS PE Standard 3, 4
SEL – collaboration, leadership
Unit 2: Physical & Motor Skills Development Obstacle courses, climbing, coordination tasks NYS PE Standard 1, 2
Life Readiness Skills – physical competence
Unit 3: Communication & Decision-Making Group problem-solving, leadership tasks NYS PE Standard 3, 4
Critical Thinking & SEL – strategic thinking
Unit 4: Creative Problem Solving Team challenges, risk-taking exercises NYS PE Standard 3, 4
Creative Thinking – innovation
Unit 5: Reflection & Leadership Personal strengths, group dynamics NYS PE Standard 4
SEL & Life Readiness Skills – self-awareness
YOGA (S07486) - 1 year, 1/2 credit 5 units
Unit of Study Topics to be Studied Standards Profile of the Owl Connection
Unit 1: Yoga Fundamentals Basic poses, alignment, breathing NYS PE Standard 1, 2
Life Readiness Skills – body awareness
Unit 2: Health & Wellness Integration Benefits of yoga, mindfulness NYS Health Standard 1, 2
SEL & Critical Thinking – stress management
Unit 3: Styles of Yoga & Pilates Hatha, Vinyasa, Barre integration NYS PE Standard 1, 2
Creative Thinking – personal wellness
Unit 4: Breathing & Mindfulness Meditation, breathing techniques NYS PE Standard 1, 2
SEL – emotional regulation
Unit 5: Personal Practice & Reflection Self-assessment, routine development NYS PE Standard 1, 2, 4
Life Readiness Skills – lifelong wellness
MINDFULNESS YOGA (S07487) - 1 year, 1/2 credit 5 units
Unit of Study Topics to be Studied Standards Profile of the Owl Connection
Unit 1: Stress Reduction Techniques Meditation, mindfulness basics NYS PE Standard 1, 2
SEL – stress management
Unit 2: Yoga Postures & Flow Poses, alignment, breathing NYS PE Standard 1, 2
Life Readiness Skills – physical wellness
Unit 3: Mind-Body Awareness Body scan, mindful movement NYS PE Standard 1, 2
Critical Thinking – self-awareness
Unit 4: Stress Coping Strategies Breathing techniques, relaxation NYS Health Standard 1, 2
SEL & Life Readiness Skills – coping skills
Unit 5: Integration & Reflection Daily routine, journaling, personal plan NYS PE Standard 1, 2, 4
Creative & Critical Thinking – personal growth
ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION (S07459) - 1 year, 1/2 credit 5 units
Unit of Study Topics to be Studied Standards Profile of the Owl Connection
Unit 1: Individual Assessment & Safety Medical clearance, baseline fitness NYS PE Standard 1, 2
Life Readiness Skills – self-awareness
Unit 2: Customized Physical Activities Modified exercises, rehabilitation NYS PE Standard 1, 2, 3
Critical Thinking – personalized solutions
Unit 3: Strength & Endurance Strength-building, flexibility exercises NYS PE Standard 1, 2
Life Readiness Skills – personal growth
Unit 4: Social & Team Integration Cooperative games, communication skills NYS PE Standard 3
SEL – teamwork, collaboration
Unit 5: Reflection & Goal Setting Progress tracking, personal goals NYS PE Standard 1, 2, 4
Critical Thinking & SEL – self-improvement
HEALTH (S07400F) - 1 year, 1/2 credit 6 units
Unit of Study Topics to be Studied Standards Profile of the Owl Connection
Unit 1: Wellness & Lifestyle Nutrition, exercise, heart disease, chronic illness NYS Health Standard 1, 2
Life Readiness Skills – personal wellness
Unit 2: Substance Use & Prevention Tobacco, alcohol, drugs NYS Health Standard 2, 3
SEL & Critical Thinking – informed decisions
Unit 3: Mental Health & Coping Stress, anxiety, depression, suicide prevention NYS Health Standard 1, 2, 3
SEL – resilience, emotional regulation
Unit 4: Human Sexuality & Reproduction Anatomy, reproduction, STDs NYS Health Standard 2
Life Readiness Skills – body awareness
Unit 5: Death & Dying / Chronic Illness Grief, terminal illness, palliative care NYS Health Standard 1, 2
Critical Thinking – empathy & understanding
Unit 6: Current Health Topics Media literacy, analyzing health news NYS Health Standard 1, 2, 4
Creative & Critical Thinking – informed citizenship

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