Course Overview

PVS: Personal Health and Fitness provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the principles of health, wellness, and physical fitness. The course emphasizes the importance of balancing physical activity, nutrition, and lifestyle choices to promote lifelong well-being. Through a combination of health education and fitness practice, students will gain the knowledge and skills needed to make informed decisions that support personal health.

Key Learning Focus

Students will:

• Explore the components of physical fitness, including strength, endurance, flexibility, and cardiovascular health.
• Learn how nutrition, stress management, and lifestyle habits impact overall wellness.
• Develop strategies for goal-setting and personal responsibility in fitness.
• Understand the role of safety, injury prevention, and healthy decision-making in maintaining long-term health.

Instructional Approach

The course blends classroom-based health instruction with active fitness activities, encouraging students to connect theory with practice. Students will participate in guided fitness exercises, self-assessments, and wellness activities while also engaging in discussions, readings, and reflections on health topics.

Outcome

By the end of PVS: Personal Health and Fitness, students will:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between lifestyle choices and health outcomes.
• Apply strategies to maintain or improve their own physical fitness and wellness.
• Show the ability to set and monitor personal health and fitness goals.
• Develop habits that support lifelong physical activity and healthy living.