Intro to Fitness (Credit Course)
Course Description
This course is designed to develop students’ basic understanding of the importance of physical fitness and how to incorporate it into their lives, either for athletic participation or general fitness. Each component of physical fitness (muscular strength, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, nutrition, and recover) will be explained in detail and students will learn various ways to improve their health and wellness by learning how to use the Fitness center equipment (free weights, strength machines, and cardiovascular equipment) safely and with a purpose.
Note: This summer course will meet the graduation requirement Introduction to Physical Fitness for 9th grade students.
Dates
| Session: | Weeks (2-Week Course) | Time |
|---|---|---|
| June Session | June 12 – June 15 (Monday – Thursday) June 20 – June 24 (Tuesday – Friday) |
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| August Session | August 21 – August 24 (Monday – Thursday) August 28- August 31 (Monday – Thursday) |
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Lunch
Lunch add on available
What to Expect
Enrichment. Advancement. Development. A Summertime Taste of Pingry’s Academics.