The health portion of the course is designed to help students learn about their changing bodies, to help them reflect on personal values, to aid them in maintaining optimum health as a lifelong endeavor, and to show students how to take responsibility for making healthful decisions. Students explore such topics as nutrition and balanced eating, individual growth and development, stress, women’s health, communicable diseases, and time management skills. Students will participate in discussions and class activities, complete surveys, write reflections and keep a series of logs outside of class.                         This fitness portion of the course examines the fundamental concepts and techniques of physical and mental fitness. Students will develop a complete understanding of nutrition, circuit training, cardiovascular endurance, self-esteem, body image, and confidence. Students will be able to: design and execute personal workouts; keep track of daily complete & incomplete proteins; understand and value their bodies; handle anxiety and stress with healthy choices and activities by discovering their potential in a fun and safe environment.