Phys+Ed+introduction


 * HEALTH and PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES **

The goal of the Health and Physical Education program here at Middle Bucks Institute of Technology is to prepare each student for success in the workplace. Each cluster and pathway has been broken down to basic elements that are incorporated into the Physical and Health Education classes. By focusing on these elements we can enable students to work to their full potential. Middle Bucks Institute of Technology takes a “holistic” approach to teaching these elements. Physical and Health Education is not only about movement, but the whole person. In a much broader sense each student will be instructed within five paradigms: physical, intellectual, social, moral and emotional. Physically students will be asked to perform various skills learning how to be “competent movers” as put forth by the state of Pennsylvania guidelines. Intellectually, students will learn and apply subjects such as biomechanics, anatomy and physiology and motor behavior. All students will learn to be respectful to each other and of the environment around them. This develops character and a basic function of what behaviors are expected of them not only in high school but also in the work environment. Movement in any form has a positive influence on the mind. A sense of “well being” is also taught through yoga, positive imagery, and breathing techniques.

**__ Cluster Elements of Health and Physical Education include: __**

** Muscle stretching Cardiovascular Fitness ** ** Muscle Strengthening First Aid ** ** Nutrition CPR ** ** Personal Health Adventure ** ** Anatomy & Physiology Biomechanics ** ** Motor behavior Wellness **

** Teacher: James Achuff **

** JAMES ACHUFF ** ** Teaching Assignment: Health and Physical Education ** M.S. in Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention, California University of Pennsylvania; B. S. degree in Health and Physical Education (cum laude) from Temple University; National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer/Performance Enhancement Specialist; Member, Phi Epsilon Kappa - National Kinesiology Honor Society; Member of American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance; Member of Pennsylvania State Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; Certified CPR and First Aid Instructor for the American Red Cross; possesses Pennsylvania teaching certificate.

I have attached the most recent course syllabus and release. Please review for all information about Physical Education here at MBIT.



All parents have access to the grading system. They can see currents grades. The grades may consist of characters instead of numbers. Please see list below for Parent Portal Characters.

AB- absent NP- not participating OT- off task AL- asked to leave