Course Overview

Personal Fitness is designed to help students build a lifelong understanding of the importance of physical health and wellness. This course emphasizes the principles of exercise, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle choices, while giving students the tools to evaluate and improve their own fitness levels.

Key Learning Focus

Students will:

• Study the components of physical fitness including cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and body composition.
• Learn and practice the proper techniques for exercise and training.
• Explore the role of nutrition and diet in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
• Assess their personal fitness levels and set realistic goals for improvement.
• Understand the long-term benefits of regular physical activity on overall health and well-being.

Instructional Approach

The course combines theory and practice, including fitness assessments, exercise planning, and goal setting. Students engage in both classroom learning and physical activity designed to encourage the development of lifelong fitness habits.

Outcome

By the end of the course, students will:

• Demonstrate knowledge of safe and effective exercise practices.
• Apply principles of fitness and nutrition to their own lives.
• Develop a personal fitness plan tailored to their goals and needs.
• Recognize the role of fitness in maintaining physical, mental, and emotional health.

Course Overview

Health 1: Life Management Skills introduces students to the foundations of personal health and wellness, emphasizing the interconnectedness of physical, mental, and social health. This course encourages students to take an active role in managing their well-being through informed choices, self-awareness, and practical strategies.

Key Learning Focus

Students will:

• Explore the relationship between physical, mental, and social health.
• Learn strategies to reduce stress and build resilience.
• Examine how lifestyle choices, diet, and physical activity affect overall health.
• Develop skills for positive decision-making, communication, and healthy relationships.
• Create a personalized health plan to promote lifelong well-being.

Instructional Approach

The course blends self-assessments, case studies, discussions, and practical applications that empower students to take ownership of their health. Activities emphasize real-world skills for managing stress, improving relationships, and making responsible health decisions.

Outcome

By the end of the course, students will:

• Understand how to achieve and maintain balanced health across all dimensions.
• Apply strategies to promote happiness, wellness, and resilience.
• Demonstrate the ability to make informed choices that support long-term well-being.