Develops an awareness and understanding of the necessity for planned physical activity as it pertains to the enhancement of one's physical, mental, and emotional well being. Students are required to participate in exercise programs defined by the instructor. Acquaints the student with proper nutrition. Briefly examines cardiovascular disease and its causes. The rules, basic strokes, shots and strategies of racquetball.
Experience is provided in singles and doubles play.
Aerobic dance to improve physical fitness as well as motor performance. A study of rhythmic dance-like movements executed to music. Basic water skills including adjustment to the water, overcoming fear, treading water, beginner stroke, crawl stroke, floating and swimming on the back, artificial respiration and basic rescue techniques. American Red Cross guidelines. For the non-swimmer and the beginner swimmer.