Wellness and Health

Health           

HE4V00S1 or HE4V00S2                                          Preview Video for HealthPREREQUISITE: NoneGRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12LENGTH: 1 Semester, S1 or S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: Health
This class is created for self-motivated learners. The curriculum will be the same content as the face to face model but offered online. This course is designed for students to gain knowledge and develop attitudes to make responsible decisions that enhance individual, family, and community health. Students will evaluate selected areas of contemporary health issues. Community speakers, projects, simulations, and small group work will be used to augment the oral and written work. 

Personal Wellness       

PE4V04S1 or PE4V04S2                                                   PREREQUISITE: NoneGRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12LENGTH: 1 Semester, S1 or S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: Physical Education This class is created for self-motivated and active learners. The Online Personal Wellness curriculum will have the same standards as the face to face model but offered online. Students are required to complete four forty-five minute workouts each week while providing digital documentation for each workout. Topics covered include nutrition, sleep habits,mental health, strength training, yoga, dance, cardiovascular fitness and stress management. Personal Wellness focuses on students making connections between the decisions they make and the long/short term consequences.

Blended Guided Wellness

PE4V06S1 or PE4V06S2PREREQUISITE: Personal Wellness GRADE: 11, 12LENGTH: 1 Semester, S1 or S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: Physical Education
This class is created for self-motivated and active learners. Students learn to capture the essence of living a healthy life throughout the semester in this Online Blended Guided Wellness course. Students will have the opportunity to design their own fitness program with the guidance of their teacher. Furthermore, to fulfill the requirements of this course, students are required to complete four forty-five minute workouts per week, verified with digital documentation. Additionally, students will enhance their mind-body connection through online resources covering topics such as nutrition, sleep habits, mental health, mindfulness, and stress management.

Personal Fitness Trainer Certification

PE4V07S1PREREQUISITE: Personal Wellness GRADE: 10-12LENGTH: 1 Semester, S1 onlyMEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: None
In Personal Fitness Trainer Certification, students will develop their knowledge of exercise science, fitness assessment, exercise programming, instructional and spotting techniques, nutrition and lifestyle modification. This course will prepare students to be successful on a certification exam.
*While not required for the course, if a student chooses, after the course, to take the certification test, it costs $399. We would seek sources of funding for students with financial need interested in taking this test.

Strength and Conditioning

PE4V15S2PREREQUISITE: Personal Wellness GRADE: 10-12LENGTH: 1 Semester, S2 onlyMEETS REQUIREMENT FOR:  Physical Education
This is a course designed for students who have a sincere desire to improve their physical fitness through strength training and cardiovascular conditioning. This will be accomplished primarily through weight training and cardiovascular conditioning.  An individual program will be developed for each student. Students will need access to weights, either at home, through a gym, or at school.