1 Trimester
Grades 11-12, or approval of instructor
Prerequisite: None

This course is intended for students who want to learn how to design goal specific fitness programs, improve strength, increase muscularity, improve cardiovascular fitness, increase flexibility, or reduce body fat. The course will cover goal setting, proper lifting technique, weight training program design, nutrition, and anatomy. Physiology related to weight training, body fat analysis, advantages and disadvantages of different fitness routines will also be covered. We also will investigate infomercials, supplements, and fad diets. Each student will set an individual goal and design a fitness program to meet that goal. This course is very physically and cognitively demanding.