Personal Fitness (BPE)
Course Description:
This course will help students understand the significance of lifestyle
choices on health and fitness levels. Students will learn physical fitness
concepts in a classroom setting and will apply them while actively
participating in a total fitness program. The fitness program will consist
of a cardio-respiratory and strength circuit program using new state-ofthe-art equipment. Heart rate monitors will also be used to monitor
students' cardio-respiratory endurance levels. Students will be able to
chart their progress throughout the semester using a series of pre- and
post-assessments. Students must pass this course to graduate.
Pre-requisites: None
Grade Levels: 11-12
Terms Offered: Fall & Spring
Units of Credit: 0.5
Quality Points: 0.0