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The goal of the Wellness Department is to support the health of all students by providing the knowledge and
skills necessary to make good decisions about lifelong health and fitness. 1.5 credits in Wellness are required for
graduation. Students must complete two one-half credit core classes: Principles of Personal Fitness and Current
Issues in Wellness. Students also must complete an activity half-credit (recommended for the freshman year).
Courses in order that they appear in this section
(** required for graduation, * fulfills one-half credit
activity requirement)
Principles of Personal Fitness **
Activity Class: Recreational Fitness *
Activity Class: Weight/Power Training *
Activity Class: Fitness for Life *
Current Issues in Wellness **
Sport Psychology
Nutrition and Healthy Cooking
Applied Exercise Science & Sport Studies
REQUIRED COURSES
Principles of Personal Fitness **
0.5 credit
Grade 9
This required course will introduce students to
personal fitness in a classroom setting. Topics include
physical activity and personal fitness, nutrition,
personal fitness program design, healthy body systems
(digestive, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and
nervous).
ACTIVITY CREDIT
Activity credits may be completed through any of the
following three options. Students should consider
each option carefully and select the one that best
matches their personal interests and activities.
Option 1: Successfully complete one of the three
activity classes listed in this section.
Option 2: Successfully complete Dance I.
Option 3: Complete two interscholastic athletic
seasons in good standing. NOTE: This option must be
completed by the end of junior year.
• Students selecting this option must file an
Interscholastic Activity Credit Waiver form
(available in the School Counseling Office) after
completing two seasons of interscholastic athletic
participation.
• The required activity credit will be awarded
following verification of two completed seasons of
interscholastic athletic participation. Grading will
be non-weighted on a pass/fail basis.
Activity Class: Recreational Fitness
0.5 credit
Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12
Students will be introduced to a variety of recreational
activities. Activities may include soccer, flag football,
baseball and softball, lacrosse, basketball, volleyball,
table tennis, tennis, horseshoes, and kickball.