St. Margaret's offers students a complete program of team and individual sports as well as fitness programs. This course helps eighth graders work at their own skill level as they develop coordination and learn to appreciate the benefits of fitness. In the spring and fall, students canoe on the rivers, practice water safety, and swim at the pool. Through the use of films, guest speakers, and materials from health organizations, students participate in lively discussions about health-related issues that touch all our lives. From nutrition and weight management to drug abuse, smoking, and AIDS, this course presents the honest facts about the social impact of health.
Students also learn about reproduction and the major systems of the body.
Students spend time in the classroom and behind the wheel as they learn the rules of the road and how to drive safely. Meets requirements set by the Commonwealth of Virginia.