Health and Physical Education

Physical Education is required for all four years of high school. The mission of physical education in Glen Cove Schools is to enable all students K-12 to sustain regular, lifelong physical activity as a foundation for a healthy, productive, and fulfilling life.

Throughout the school year, students will learn to acquire skills that enhance their health. These topics include:

NYS Physical Education Learning Standards

NYS Part 135.4 Commissioner’s Regulations

Lifelong Activities

• Yoga
• Pilates
• Meditation
• Tennis
• Fowling
• CrossFit | Boot Camp
• Core | Abdominal Classes

Team Sports

• Volleyball
• Football
• Soccer
• Basketball
• Badminton
• Softball
• Ultimate Frisbee
• European Handball
• Archery

Fitness and Conditioning

• Strength and Conditioning
• Weight Training
• Agility
• Hand-Eye coordination
• Muscular Strength and Endurance
• Flexibility
• Cardiovascular Fitness
• Core Strength 

All students at Glen Cove High School must have .5 credits of Health Education to meet the graduation requirement. We believe that health education is a combined  responsibility of school, community and home. Our mission is to inspire our youth to  make responsible decisions for their overall wellness and we hope that students will choose  a healthy lifestyle both now and in the future. 

Health Education lessons, activities and projects will be skills-based and focus on the  following New York State Health Education Standards:

Throughout the school year, students will learn to acquire the skills that enhance their health and learn about the following topics: 

 Personal Health and Fitness

A Safe and Healthy Environment

Resource Management

Making Healthy Choices

Personality and Self Esteem

Stress Management

Mental Disorders

Eating Disorders

Building Healthy Relationships

Food and Nutrition

AIDS/HIV

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Reproductive System

Substance Abuse (including alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs)

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Student Health Resources and Forms

Dear Glen Cove Families, 

Our district is committed to the health and safety of every student, staff member, and community member. We are writing to you today to share details about our comprehensive efforts to implement recent amendments to State law, often referred to as "Desha's Law," which concerns cardiac arrest procedures and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) equipment.

These recent legislative changes, derived from Chapter 189 of the Laws of 2025, formalize and embed necessary emergency protocols within our district-wide school safety plans and building-level emergency response plans. Key requirements include developing a cardiac emergency response plan, which outlines specific procedures for incidents involving an individual experiencing sudden cardiac arrest or a similar life-threatening emergency on school property or at a school-sponsored event.

We are approaching these requirements through a dual strategy: comprehensive staff training and mandatory student instruction. Our student lessons are designed to be age and developmentally appropriate and will be taught primarily by our physical education teachers at the elementary level and the health teachers at the secondary level. These lessons are vital for ensuring that every member of our school environment understands the critical steps needed during an emergency.

The lessons will emphasize the following essential, age-appropriate information:

We encourage you to reinforce this vital learning at home to promote community-wide safety:

• Discuss Warning Signs: Talk to your children about the warning signs of SCA, such as unexpected fainting or lightheadedness, particularly during exercise.
• Emphasize Action: Stress the importance of immediately alerting an adult or teacher if they witness a sudden collapse or notice someone is unresponsive.
• Know Your Emergency Plan: Discuss the general steps to take in an emergency, such as calling 911 or another emergency contact number.

We believe that by working together, we can ensure our schools remain safe and prepared for any life-threatening emergency. If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to the Office of Student Support Services.

Dear Families,

In light of local current events and as we look ahead to the Spring athletic season, we want to provide an update regarding the availability and placement of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) at Glen Cove City School District athletic facilities. These measures reflect our established practices, which we will continue to maintain and regularly review.

The Glen Cove City School District is committed to the health and safety of all student-athletes, staff, and spectators at athletic events. As part of this commitment, we are sharing an overview of the AED locations available during athletic activities.

In addition to the permanently installed AEDs located in the High School Main Gym and the Middle School Gym, the district maintains several portable AED units to ensure accessibility across athletic venues.

High School Athletic Facilities
Portable AEDs are located in the following areas:

• Tennis stand
• Field outside of the gym (girls’ soccer and lacrosse practice field)
• Main athletic field

Middle School Athletic Facilities
Portable AEDs will be designated in two locations closest to team practice areas to ensure timely access in the event of an emergency.

These protocols represent our established safety practices, and the Athletic Department will continue to assess and, as appropriate, adjust the locations of portable AEDs throughout the year based on venue usage and athletic activity schedules.

As an important reminder, all Glen Cove coaches are certified in CPR, First Aid, and AED use. In the event of a medical emergency, staff will follow all established district safety protocols as outlined in the district’s Safety Plan and reinforced through ongoing training.

The safety and well-being of our student-athletes remain our top priority. Thank you for your continued support of Glen Cove Athletics.

Glen Cove Athletic Department