PAC - Physical Activity

Examines principles and techniques of strength training and their application during active participation in weightlifting. Assists students with devising a personal weight training program consistent with health related fitness principles developed to meet their personal goals.

Participation in a variety of health related aerobic and anaerobic activities designed to help learn different fitness programs.  Topics include current health and fitness concepts as well as basic nutrition for a lifetime.

Introduces traditional and non-traditional activities in a learning environment. Examines rules, values, beliefs, as well as moral and ethical behaviors with different games and activities.

Course introduces students to the Hatha Yoga system which integrates body, mind, emotion, breath and intention in a series of gentle postures.

Experience walking for fitness, which results in improvement in cardio-respiratory endurance. Students gain knowledge of how walking can prepare them for a lifetime of physical fitness.

Course covers the basic principles of American dance: ballet, tap, and jazz, with a focus on strength, balance, foot control, agility, and fluidity.

Students will explore a physical activity of interest through participation and directed assignments.