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Mr. Tim Robbins
Wellness EducationTeacherSummer School Wellness EdTeacherCPR/First Aid Certified InstructorAssitant Football CoachWeightlifting coordinatorBackground:
I am a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation. I have been teaching Health and Physical Education for 15 years and have been at Upper St. Clair since the 2009-2010 school year. I have been involved with coaching football for 25 years and have experience in coaching various other sports including track and field, wrestling, and men's volleyball. I am certified as a first aid and CPR instructor as well as having a certification as a lifegaurd.
Phone: (412)833-1600 ext. 2366 Email: trobbins@uscsd.k12.pa.us
Courses Taught:
Wellness Education Wellness Education is a requirement for all students in grades 9, 10, and 11. Wellness Education provides students with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to achieve and maintain a physically active and healthy lifestyle. Students will learn the importance of making healthy choices throughout their lives and that all choices have consequences, both short and long term. All students will build on their understanding of the principles of exercise in grades 9-11, with a final project of creating their own fitness plan in grade 11. Students will participate in a variety of lifetime activities to promote stress management and relaxation. They will take part in team sports that foster team building strategies and good sportsmanship. In addition, safety measures and many crucial life lessons will also be learned. These lessons include the following:
Basic water safety and lifesaving skills
CPR/AED certification
Emergency first aid training
Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Prevention
Healthy Relationships/Violence Prevention