The student will be shown how to develop a personal workout program. Ongoing assessment includes both written and performance skill evaluation. A one-credit course. PE70 Water Safety will teach advanced skills in swimming, lifeguarding and other aquatic techniques. Upon completion, the student should be prepared to meet the high demands of a lifeguard certification class, which is needed for lifeguard employment.
Ongoing assessment includes both written and performance-based skill evaluations.
This course is open to both girls and boys. It will give the student the opportunity for regular, supervised workouts while learning power techniques and safety. Muscle structure and movement will be taught along with specific lifts, which develop each muscle group. Health-related fitness activities will be done to include cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and body composition. Students have the opportunity to design and develop an appropriate personal fitness program that enables them to achieve a desired level of fitness.