One full credit of physical education is required for graduation. Physical Education consists of four to six units, each focusing on different aerobic and strength-building exercises and sports.

The health aspect discusses such topics as insuring adequate nutrition and sleep, depression-awareness, decision-making, and the prevention of violence and substance-abuse. The topics are offered progressively over each semester, with both health and physical education offered each week.

There is a $20 course fee for approved t-shirt.

This elective is open to students in grades 10-12. Agility and balance will be practiced and explored through various martial arts and yoga. This course is designed to expand the kinesthetic knowledge of students to aid and benefit life time fitness quality and athletic capabilities. This course will introduce students to multiple cultures and how they have solved and approached some of the physical needs to adapt.

Prerequisites: Physical Education/Health (one semester) or approval of teacher.

This elective is open to students in grades 10-12. This course will provide instruction in the basic techniques of weight lifting and the physical development of the total body in areas of flexibility, agility, speed improvement, coordination, and conditioning. Each student will also be exposed to a motivational program designed to enhance his personal development.

Prerequisites: Physical Education/Health (one semester) or approval of teacher.

The Arrupe Virtual Learning Institute (AVLI) "Growing Up Healthy" is an online self-paced health course required for Fine and Performing Arts students. Students may register for the "Growing Up Healthy" online self-paced course in the fall, spring or summer semesters. The course takes approximately 8-10 weeks to complete and students will spend 3-5 hours per week on the course. The course is anchored in Christian values and is used by many Jesuit schools. U of D Jesuit students may take this course any time between grades 9-12

Register for Growing up Healthy Course