Human Development

Health I

The Health education course acquaint students with attitudes, values, and practices surrounding the topics of health and wellness. Students learn to make positive, educated decisions associated with mental, physical, social and emotional wellness. Topics include (but are not limited to) drug use and abuse, conflict resolution, nutrition, reproductive health and disease prevention. Students develop the critical thinking skills required to make educated decisions surrounding health and wellness. Health is a semester-long course required of all students. (.5 credit)

Health II

The Health II Education course will acquaint students with attitudes, values, and practices surrounding the topics of health and wellness. Students will learn to make positive, educated decisions associated with mental, physical, social and emotional wellness. Topics will include (but are not limited to) nutrition, disease prevention, mindful thinking, stress reduction, first aid and safety, CPR, and drug use and abuse. Students will develop the critical thinking skills required to make educated decisions surrounding health and wellness. (.5 credit)

Prerequisite: Health I

Physical Education I

This course introduces students to “lifetime” sports, recreation and games. The curriculum focuses on fitness education and motor skill development for the purpose of improved individual health and encouraging participation for a lifetime.

Emphasis is placed on certain health-related fitness (HRF) areas known to have a great impact on one’s quality of life.

Activities may include golf, archery, racquet sports and volleyball. PE I is a semester-long course required of all students. (.5 credit)

Physical Education II

Good fitness habits as a youth translate to a healthier, more satisfying adulthood and higher overall quality of life. In PE II we will concentrate on fitness and being active. For lifelong fitness, it is important to find activities that you will enjoy and that will make you a healthier person. The course goal is to expose students to a wide variety of fitness activities such as aerobics, weight lifting, yoga, pilates, medicine ball, physioball and calisthenics, as well as active recreational activities such as mountain biking and canoeing. This introduction to activities, along with a strong knowledge base, will enable you

to make individualized choices to improve your well-being based on your own strengths and weaknesses. PE II is a semester-long course required of all students. (.5 credit)

Prerequisites: PE I

Physical Education III

This semester-long elective course engages students in a variety of lifelong outdoor activities. Activities include soccer, ultimate, tennis, volleyball, canoeing, fitness, cross-country skiing /snowshoeing and cycling. In addition to gaining experience in a wide range of outdoor activities, students will also learn first-hand how to dress appropriately for different weather conditions, how to stay safe and deal with adverse conditions, and how to stay fit in any environment. (.5 credit)

Prerequisites: PE I and PE II

Introduction to Medical Concepts

During this course, students will become acquainted with orthopedic and general medical concepts including, but not limited to, general medical illnesses and care, orthopedic injury and rehabilitation, as well as first aid, CPR and the use of an AED. Students will have the opportunity to earn his/her First Aid/CPR/AED certification from the American Heart Association. Students will have opportunity to job shadow with healthcare professionals at Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital and gain clinical experience with patient assessment and treatment. (.5 credit)

Prerequisite: PE II and Health

Jobs for Maine’s Graduates (JMG)

Initially created for high school seniors as a school-to-work program, JMG has evolved into an organization serving more than 5,000 students per year in more than 85 school-based sites. Through JMG programs, high-school and middle-school students discover their individual talents, develop skills, and seize opportunities to achieve their personal potential. JMG at MCI offers a venue for students to interact with employers, community-based organizations, and post high school opportunities. The JMG program teaches more than 37 core competencies comprised of six skill sets: personal skills, leadership skills, communication skills, job attainment skills, job success skills, and career development skills. JMG is successfully preparing Maine’s young people to be responsible and productive employees, customers, and citizens. MCI offers JMG for grades 9-12. The JMG teacher will interview every student before acceptance to the program. (1 credit)