HEALTH &
PHYSICAL WELLNESS IN THE 21
ST
CENTURY I
The first course of Physical Wellness in the 21
st
Century is designed to promote general health
and physical activity as well as disease prevention as central components. The focus is on fitness
for the purpose of beneficial experiences, attitudes, knowledge and skills that foster a lifelong
active life
style. Students set personal goals and participate in physical activities that incorporate
the health components of fitness through an inquiry and project based approach that emphasizes
a broad scope of independent and collaborative projects designed to enhance cardiovascular
fitness, muscular strength, endurance, flexibility and body composition. All lessons emphasize
attention to the cognitive, affective and behavioral components of physical activity.
HEALTH &
PHYSICAL WELLNESS IN THE 21
ST
CENTURY II
This course expands upon the goals of Physical Wellness in the 21
st
Century I and continues to
improve students’ individual levels of fitness. Students are required to design and implement
personal fitness programs in order to incorporate healthy components of fitness and wellbeing
into their personal lives. Students wi
ll deepen their knowledge of human anatomy, exercise,
physiology, diet and nutrition.