Westfield High – Advanced Physical Education Level 1

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Students extend and enrich their knowledge and the application of human anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, nutrition, and personal fitness planning. Students will develop and participate in a personal fitness program to improve cardiorespiratory endurance, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance, and body composition. Students will utilize concepts to assess, plan, monitor, and modify their individual personal fitness plan. Students may not take this course in lieu of the grade 9 or grade 10 Health and Physical Education requirements. Based on interest and enrollment, an all-female personal fitness class may be offered. Fitness Instructor extends and enriches students’ interdisciplinary body of knowledge grounded in the biological, psychological, physical, and social sciences. Units of study include anatomy and physiology, safety and fitness etiquette, motor learning, exercise programming, nutrition, and professional responsibilities and business fundamentals specific to the personal training profession. Students may not take this course in lieu of the grade 9 or grade 10 Health and Physical Education requirements.