Common Sense Exercise Science | 2PM

A two-part course that combines classroom instruction with practical application. Students will learn foundational concepts in Nutrition, Anatomy, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Strength training, Cardiovascular Fitness, Flexibility and Mobility, Injury Prevention, and Biblical stewardship of health. The lessons will emphasize critical thinking and practical decision-making skills, as opposed to just memorization. The students will learn to evaluate health and fitness through scientific principles and a biblical worldview. The students will apply what they have learned through structure physical activity, assignments, homework, tests, and movement assessments. These include walking programs, flexibility and mobility routines, body weight exercises, cardiovascular activities, strength-training technique practice, balance and coordination drills, injury prevention exercises, goal setting, and fitness tracking. These will help build lifelong skills and habits, and personal responsibility. Students will leave this course with the knowledge and practical application skills that can be used for the rest of their lives, including how to exercise safely and effectively, how to evaluate nutrition information, how to build healthy habits, and how to care for their bodies in a way that honors God. Student learning outcomes: - Explain basic principles of human anatomy and exercise science. - Describe how nutrition affects health and performance. - Demonstrate proper exercise technique and safety practices. - Design a simple fitness plan based on specific goals. - Apply principles of flexibility, mobility, and injury prevention. - Evaluate health and fitness claims using scientific and biblical principles. - Demonstrate personal responsibility through completion of practical fitness assignments. - Develop a personal plan for lifelong health and physical stewardship.