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Personal Fitness introduces students to the importance of developing a consistent attitude of care and concernfor one’s personal well-being, both physical and mental. This goal is achieved through a variety of instructions.Students will learn about the fundamentals and techniques of weight training and cardiovascular exercise. Theywill learn the many aspects of physical fitness including the elements of resistance training, cardiovasculartraining, and overall weight room safety and etiquette. These active components of the course will becomplemented by classroom study in the six dimensions of health, that is, mental, physical, emotional, spiritual,intellectual, and social. Topics to be addressed include conflict resolution, injury prevention, responsibility withalcohol as well as avoiding illegal substances, family health, personal mental and emotional health, andnutrition. ½ summer session; ½ credit Fulfills the PE requirement Not included in GPA.
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