Welcome to Personal Fitness!

Who is this class for: 

• This class is for any and all students in grades 9-12 who are interested in learning more about how to exercise properly. 

In this class, students will: 

• Learn how to properly use cardiovascular machines such as a treadmill, elliptical, stationary bike, and stariclimber

• Understand how to monitor and use heart rate data for performance feedback

• Evaluate nutritional choices and how they impact the progress toward a self-identified goal

• How to create a training program based on individual preferences

• Apply principles of human kinetics to resistance exercises

• Learn how to use both machine assisted and free weights to train for strength and endurance

• Reflect on the importance of flexibility using both static and dynamic stretching

• Identify various resources within a fitness facility and understand their proper use

• Be able to differentiate between fitness myths and scientific knowledge regarding exercise physiology