Frank Oxford
Health Education
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Sporting
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Aquatics
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Aerobics I & II
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Walking
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Boys Varsity Soccer
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Teacher Bio
Health Projects
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Health Links
Health Units
The Health class is a semester-long class that will have the students explore an array of
health topics (tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, club drugs, heroin, inhalants, abstinence,
human sexuality, HIV/AIDS, dating issues, C.P.R., sexual assault, eating disorders, and
mental health). The students will gain the opportunity to develop social, decision-making,
problem solving, and cooperation skills. As a result, the students will be able to obtain
the proper tools with which to promote and maintain their own well-being at the highest level.
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The students will participate in team/dual sports and tournaments. Students will vote to
determine which sports will be played at the beginning of the semester. The following
sports are available for this class, ultimate frisbee, soccer, football, hockey, lacrosse,
wiffleball, pickleball, badminton, takraw, basketball, volleyball, softball, cricket, frisbee
golf, european handball, stickball, underwater football (torpedo football), water polo, dodge-ball,
and field hockey. Visit the following links...
3 Disciplines,
Michigan Triathlon Calendar,
Adventure Racing,
and Lake Michigan Swim
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Aquatics Records & Charts
This course is designed for students to improve their swimming ability and physical fitness
through aquatic activities. Areas of physical fitness focused on in the class include
muscular endurance, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance. Class activities include:
Swimming distances up to 1,600 meters, sprints, skill development, and aquatic games.
Prerequisite: Ability to swim. Equipment needed: Goggles, swimsuit, and towel.
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Aerobics I:
The students will be involved in low to mid-level aerobic activities.
Activities include: Step aerobics, yoga, power walking, and pilates.
Aerobics II: Prerequisite Aerobics I:
The students will be involved in mid to high-level aerobic workouts.
Activities include: Kickboxing aerobics, step aerobics, abdominal workouts, circuit training,
and running.
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The activities for this class include power walking indoors and outdoors. This class should
help improve or maintain student's physical health.
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Kent City had it first boy's varsity soccer team in 2004. The boys played 15 games and had
a record of five wins and ten losses. The improvement in skill, development, and teamwork
helped guide this young team to a successful season. Next year the soccer program will be under
the guidelines of the MHSAA.
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My name is Frank Oxford. I have been teaching Health and Physical Education at Kent City High
School since 1997. This past year I began coaching the newly formed Boys Varsity Soccer team.
I am originally from Long Island, New York. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Education from
Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY and a Master of Arts in Health Promotion and Program
Management from Central Michigan University. In addition, I am a certified CPR and Water Safety
Instructor. My wife, Lori, and I have three children, Tatum, Clark and Selah. Besides spending
time with my family, I enjoy mountain biking, swimming, hockey, soccer, and being an active member
in the Lion's Club.
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