Physical Education

Lifetime Fitness

The goal of this course is to promote physically active behavior and a healthy lifestyle so students will remain physically active and aware of their daily choices years after they graduate. Lifetime Fitness is a required course for all freshman.

Health and wellness education explores topics related to nutrition, stress management, disease prevention, substance abuse, and healthy relationships. The physical component of the course exposes students to a variety of sports and teaches skills necessary to achieve and improve cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, muscle endurance, body composition, and flexibility. Students develop proper attitudes towards the importance of exercise and personal responsibility in maintaining one’s health.