Health & Fitness Courses
Core Classes
BOYS' HEALTH & FITNESS 1 Semester
GIRLS' HEALTH & FITNESS 1 Semester
These courses are designed to help develop the student physically, mentally and socially. The student is expected to participate in physical activities that assist in meeting these goals. The experiences presented in the course are designed to help students develop knowledge, understanding, habits, attitudes and ideals necessary to maintain both physical and mental health.
Electives
ADVANCED TEAM SPORTS I Semester
ADVANCED TEAM SPORTS II Semester
These one-semester courses will introduce students to the history, rules, skills and strategies of a variety of team sports. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the rules and mastery of skills through participation, written exams and officiating.
ADVANCED STRENGTH TRAINING AND CONDITIONING I Semester
ADVANCED STRENGTH TRAINING AND CONDITIONING II Semester
These one-semester courses will introduce the students to the principles of strength training and physical conditioning with an emphasis on developing a strength and conditioning program to meet the individual needs of the student. Resistance training, the overload principle, aerobic training, anaerobic training, cross training and plyometrics will be preformed. In addition, the specific nutritional needs of athletes and injury care and prevention will be discussed.
NET GAMES Semester
This one semester course will introduce students to the history, rules, skills, and strategies of a variety of net games. Net games played in this course include volleyball, badminton, and pickle ball. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the rules and mastery of skills through instructor observation of student participation and written exams. The experiences presented in this course are intended to develop knowledge, self-confidence, positive self-image, good sportsmanship and cooperation.
CORE FIT Semester
This one semester course will focus on core conditioning, as well as muscle strengthening, balance and flexibility. Students will be introduced to the principles of alignment, proper movement, and stretching. Emphasis will also be placed on mind-body connection and the use of breath to guide exercise. The course will draw upon a wide variety of traditions, including techniques from Pilates, yoga, core conditioning, and orthopedic exercises. Given the intention of the class, students will also be expected to learn basic anatomical terms in order to better understand body mechanics. This class will also serve students in their efforts to increase fitness both for general health and in support of athletic endeavors.
AQUATIC FITNESS Semester
This one semester course will introduce students to various fitness activities that can be performed in the pool. The basic components of fitness, muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular fitness and flexibility will be taught and improved through a variety of activities like aqua jogging, lap swimming, water aerobics and various forms of resistance training. The overall health benefits of regular exercise will also be introduced with the goal of developing healthy lifelong fitness habits. Students will demonstrate mastery of skill and improved fitness by performing tests to measure body composition, flexibility and VO2 maximum throughout the semester and will maintain an activity journal.
FITNESS FOR LIFE Semester
This one semester course is designed to provide the student with the information and sills needed to live a healthy lifestyle. Units will include examination of nutrients and their function, food pyramid and diet analysis, components of fitness, exercise guidelines, aerobic and anaerobic exercise, physical and psychological benefits of exercise.
SPEED, POWER AND AGILITY Semester
This course will introduce the students to the principles of speed training by developing
the skill related components necessary to increase and improve dynamic flexibility, speed, power, and
agility. Proper form and technique will be emphasized along with speed training for various distances
and sports. Plyometrics, sport loading, and over-speed drills will be used along with agility ladders and
other tools used to improve footwork.