Course Syllabus

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Introduction to Fitness Syllabus

 
The main purpose of the course is to train all incoming freshman and new students to
safely use the exercise equipment and stations in the Fitness Center. Successful
completion of certification classes will allow students access to the fitness center during
and after school. Instruction will focus on the components of fitness and how they
contribute to optimal health. Principles of strength training, elements of cardiovascular
health, basic anatomy and physiology, sports injury prevention, and the elements of a
personal fitness plan are topics covered during the course. A secondary objective of the
course is to introduce students to the variety of course offerings within the Fitness and
Health Department so that they may be better informed to choose from available
electives in subsequent semesters. Students will have an opportunity to participate in
introductory activities related to many of our Fitness and Health electives--Adventure
Education, Personal Safety, Social Dance, Sports Education, and Yoga. There is a high
level of activity in this course.
**We are following the DESE guidelines and the district protocols that has been
set in all of our classes for the Wellesley Public Schools.  Our syllabus has been 
adjusted to reflect these changes. Our focus this semester will be standards 4
and 5 of the National Physical Education Standards. ***
 
The National Physical Education Standards
Standard 1. The physically literate individual
demonstrates competency in a variety of
motor skills and movement patterns.
Standard 2. The physically literate individual
applies knowledge of concepts, principles,
strategies and tactics related to movement
and performance.
Standard 3. The physically literate individual
demonstrates the knowledge and skills to
achieve and maintain a health-enhancing
level of physical activity and fitness.
Standard 4.The physically literate individual
exhibits responsible personal and social
behavior that respects self and others.
Standard 5.The physically literate individual

recognizes the value of physical activity for
health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression
and/or social interaction.
UNITS:

Wiffleball
Fitness Walking 
Tennis
Frisbee Golf
Yoga / Mindfulness
Snowshoeing
**SEL will be threaded within all of our units**