Course Overview

VS: Personal Fitness is designed to help students build a foundation for lifelong health and wellness through active participation in physical activity and the study of fitness principles. The course emphasizes the importance of regular exercise, healthy lifestyle habits, and personal responsibility in achieving and maintaining physical fitness. Students will combine knowledge of health concepts with practical applications to create a personalized approach to fitness.

Key Learning Focus

Students will:

• Explore the five components of fitness: cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition.
• Learn the relationship between exercise, nutrition, and overall health.
• Set, track, and evaluate personal fitness goals.
• Practice safe exercise techniques and injury-prevention strategies.

Instructional Approach

The course blends structured fitness activities with health education, allowing students to connect concepts to practice. Students will participate in workouts, fitness assessments, and individualized training plans, alongside classroom lessons on nutrition, wellness, and healthy decision-making.

Outcome

By the end of VS: Personal Fitness, students will:

• Demonstrate improved physical fitness and knowledge of exercise principles.
• Understand how to make informed lifestyle choices that support long-term health.
• Apply skills in goal-setting, self-monitoring, and personal responsibility to their fitness journey.
• Develop the confidence and habits necessary for lifelong active living.