Canton High School – Personal Fitness

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Personal Fitness is a required physical education credit for graduation. It is recommended to be taken during Grade 9. It introduces a variety of activities in an exclusive environment that are taught in other courses in the physical education department. These activities may include various ball skill sports. Other skills that may be included are: running, swimming, weight training, and yoga. Practice and participation habits will be closely monitored, and students will be expected to demonstrate growth progress in fundamental skill development. Elements of personal fitness will be emphasized and integrated into all instructional units. Students will study basic fitness concepts and vocabulary, examine personal fitness levels, identify areas in need of improvement, and formulate individual goals. Students will participate in many activities that will improve their social development, holistic fitness, agility, coordination, speed, strength, and cardiovascular fitness.