Personal Fitness is an elective physical education course that focuses on fitness, strength training, physical conditioning, and lifetime health concepts, activities and knowledge to promote health and wellness. This course is structured to develop individualized knowledge of weight training and physical conditioning for the beginning student and the advanced student. The course requires mastery of training principles and a thorough understanding of fitness center safety rules prior to participation in weight room laboratory experiences. The course content is presented so that teachers may select strategies and instructional techniques designed to improve muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and cardiorespiratory endurance. Students will gain the necessary information and skills to plan and implement a personal fitness and conditioning program that includes skill- and health-related fitness components to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness for a l

Trainer The purpose of the Certified Personal Training elective course is to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to become certified in personal training, strength and physical conditioning, group fitness, or in other health fitness specialty areas. Students will learn to develop individualized programs with goals that are based on a variety of factors that affect one’s overall health, to include genetic and chronic health conditions, sports injuries, age and gender, level of fitness, and lifestyle factors. Students will gain knowledge and skills to help improve posture, movement, flexibility, balance, core function, cardiorespiratory fitness, and muscular endurance and strength. Students will learn a variety of business skills, to include effective communication, leadership skills, marketing strategies, consumer advocacy, résumé writing, and interviewing skills. Students will also earn a certification in CPR and AED.

This elective physical education course provides students with the opportunity to participate in physical activities within those classified as recreational in nature. Students in this elective physical education course will demonstrate the knowledge and understanding necessary to analyze movement performance, demonstrate skills and implement effective practice and procedures for skillful performance in recreational activities. Students apply advanced movement-specific information so that they develop the ability to learn, self-assess, and improve movement skills independently.

Careers in web design and development are exploding and technology is ever-changing as new devices for inter-net use emerge. HTML, CSS and JavaScript are the critical web-coding languages learned in this course. Additionally, students explore user experience-focused design, web industry standards and the "business" of the web. Numerous coding editors and web application software by Adobe including Dreamweaver and Photoshop are utilized. A passion for design and coding are the only prerequisites for this course. In the second year, students will apply web- coding skills in a variety of design projects to suit all types of web-enabled devices. Using a simulation model of learning, students develop the skills to create and manage projects with a focus on meeting client needs. Industry- leading software is used throughout both years of the program. Qualified students will be eligible to sit for industry recognized certifications from Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW), Adobe and Microsoft.

Careers in web design and development are exploding and technology is ever-changing as new devices for inter-net use emerge. HTML, CSS and JavaScript are the critical web-coding languages learned in this course. Additionally, students explore user experience-focused design, web industry standards and the "business" of the web. Numerous coding editors and web application software by Adobe including Dreamweaver and Photoshop are utilized. A passion for design and coding are the only prerequisites for this course. In the second year, students will apply web- coding skills in a variety of design projects to suit all types of web-enabled devices. Using a simulation model of learning, students develop the skills to create and manage projects with a focus on meeting client needs. Industry- leading software is used throughout both years of the program. Qualified students will be eligible to sit for industry recognized certifications from Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW), Adobe and Microsoft.

You can play a game on Xbox or on your phone, but can you actually "create a game" for them? Software and Game Development serves as an introduction for students interested in learning fundamental programming concepts, using Game Maker, Visual Studio, C# and the Unity Game Engine. Advanced Software and Game Development students are introduced to Database programming, Mobile App development and advanced programming concepts using Java. End of course projects have included games created in Unity Game Engine, Unreal Game Engine, games using the Oculus Rift and programming the TCC Planetarium. Students will prepare for the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) assessment in Computer Programming in the first year. During the second year, they will take the Microsoft Office Specialist Access Certification and be eligible to sit for the AP Computer Science Exam. Virginia Beach City Public Schools ensures equal access to all CTE courses. Accessibility accommodations will b

You can play a game on Xbox or on your phone, but can you actually "create a game" for them? Software and Game Development serves as an introduction for students interested in learning fundamental programming concepts, using Game Maker, Visual Studio, C# and the Unity Game Engine. Advanced Software and Game Development students are introduced to Database programming, Mobile App development and advanced programming concepts using Java. End of course projects have included games created in Unity Game Engine, Unreal Game Engine, games using the Oculus Rift and programming the TCC Planetarium. Students will prepare for the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) assessment in Computer Programming in the first year. During the second year, they will take the Microsoft Office Specialist Access Certification and be eligible to sit for the AP Computer Science Exam. Virginia Beach City Public Schools ensures equal access to all CTE courses. Accessibility accommodations will b

This course is a double blocked, yearlong, three credit optional course for The Advanced Technology Center. In this course you will learn to design your own 3D characters, give them physical characteristics, provide custom clothing and props, animate them, and import them into scenes. Students will design an environment for their characters and explore the use of game engines. Students will explore professions like 3D Modeler, Rigging Artist, Animator, Texture Artist, Lighting Artist and Renderer. Qualified students will be encouraged to take the 3D Studio Max certification. Virginia Beach City Public Schools ensures equal access to all CTE courses. Accessibility accommodations will be provided as needed.

This course examines the components of the travel and tourism industry, including attractions, lodging, transportation, and food and beverage. Other topics include the history, political, social, and cultural effects of travel and tourism on local, state, and global environments. Students develop competencies in the areas of communication, customer service, marketing, industry technology, economics, and management functions, and are provided with opportunities for hands-on, real-world applications. Applying academic skills is also part of this course. Students are eligible to sit for the National Retail Federation Customer Service and Sales Professional or the Business of Retail Operations: Operations and Profit exam for student-selected verified credit. Virginia Beach City Public Schools ensures equal access to all CTE courses. Accessibility accommodations will be provided as needed.

This course is designed to provide students with an in-depth look at travel, tourism, and destination marketing. Students learn about business management, communications strategies, and the importance of sales and marketing in the travel and tourism industry. Students gain an understanding of soft skills, career trends, and opportunities. They develop advanced competencies in the areas of human relations, finance, safety, and environmental issues, industry specific technology, promotional planning, and market research. Applying academic skills is also part of this course. Students are eligible to sit for the National Retail Federation Customer Service and Sales Professional exam or the Business of Retail Operations: Operations and Profit exam for student-selected verified credit. Virginia Beach City Public Schools ensures equal access to all CTE courses. Accessibility accommodations will be provided as needed.

From automobiles to airplanes, cell phones to computers, stereos to ships, it all has to be designed, engineered, and produced. This two-year program provides students with foundational skills in engineering, robotics, computer integrated manufacturing, materials science, mechatronics, and applied physics. Students prepare for the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) assessments in Pre-Engineering/ Engineering Technology, and Mechatronics. Once accepted to the program, qualified students will have the option of dual enrolling in Tidewater Community College's Mechatronics program and with the University of Texas. Virginia Beach City Public Schools ensures equal access to all CTE courses. Accessibility accommodations will be provided as needed.

From automobiles to airplanes, cell phones to computers, stereos to ships, it all has to be designed, engineered, and produced. This two-year program provides students with foundational skills in engineering, robotics, computer integrated manufacturing, materials science, mechatronics, and applied physics. Students prepare for the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) assessments in Pre-Engineering/ Engineering Technology, and Mechatronics. Once accepted to the program, qualified students will have the option of dual enrolling in Tidewater Community College's Mechatronics program and with the University of Texas. Virginia Beach City Public Schools ensures equal access to all CTE courses. Accessibility accommodations will be provided as needed.