Course Outline

This course is designed to promote the development  of personal fitness. Course content includes knowledge of all the elements of personal fitness, fitness assessment and regular physical activity based on the value and benefits of exercise for daily living. In addition, to setting and working toward personal fitness goals, students have opportunities to practice positive social skills as they gain understanding of how a healthy lifestyle affects their quality of life.

Course Objectives

Students will be able to:

Engage in regular physical activity, develop a personal level of physical fitness and enough knowledge to allow the pupil to pursue a healthy and active lifestyle and encourage life-long participation.

Describe the functions of the skeleton and joints

Describe the structure, function and location of the main muscles in the human body

Explain the structure and functioning of the respiratory system

Explain different types of motivation and mental preparation

Differentiate different types of Physique and their relationship to certain sports

Identify different types of drugs and their effect on performance

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