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Ozark Middle SchoolLake of the Ozarks

Department

Health and Physical Education

The Health and Physical Education department helps students build lifelong habits of movement and well-being. Students develop fitness, cooperation, and decision-making, and practice communicating about health with confidence.

Illustration of the gymnasium and outdoor field used for athletics and intramurals.campus image

Grade progression

6

Movement, fitness, teamwork, and wellness foundations.

7

Fitness planning, cooperative games, and health decision-making.

8

Personal fitness planning and health literacy for the transition to high school.

Courses (7)

HPE-611Required

Physical Education 6

A welcoming first step into middle-school movement where every sixth grader finds an activity they enjoy.

Grade 6 · Semester

HPE-612Required

Health and Wellness 6

A friendly introduction to healthy habits that helps sixth graders care for their growing bodies and minds.

Grade 6 · Semester

HPE-711Required

Physical Education 7

An active class that builds on sixth-grade skills with new sports, fitness challenges, and teamwork.

Grade 7 · Semester

HPE-712Required

Health 7

A thoughtful look at growing up, friendships, and the choices that keep seventh graders healthy.

Grade 7 · Semester

HPE-812Required

Health and Decision-Making 8

A practical course that helps eighth graders make confident, healthy choices as they prepare for high school.

Grade 8 · Semester

FCS-710Elective

Life Skills and Food Foundations

A hands-on elective where students learn to cook simple foods and build practical everyday life skills.

Grade 7 · Semester