BODY WORKS
 (1 sem) 9^th – 12^th grade                    Prerequisite:   None

Body Works is a one semester course within the Physical Education Department.  This course is designed to meet the California State Standards for Physical Education.  The purpose of this course is to instruct and encourage lifetime skills in health and fitness, emphasizing a variety of fitness activities such as Pilates, Yoga, Tae Bo, Body Sculpting, Aerobics, Self Defense and Dance.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

(1 yr) 9^th – 12^th grade                        Prerequisite:  None

Physical education is a 4-semester course required for graduation.  Two semesters of the requirement should be taken in the 9th grade year.  The remaining two semesters may be taken anytime during the 10th, 11th and 12th grade.  The physical education course is designed to meet the California State Framework for physical education.
 

WEIGHT TRAINING
(1 sem, may be repeated) 9^th – 12^th grade   Prerequisite:  None

This course is designed to provide the weight training student with an opportunity to gain, extend, or expand his/her knowledge of progressive resistance training through the use of a variety of weight training equipment.  The student is given the opportunity through the structure of the course to take advantage of the WCW weight training facilities and is encouraged to incorporate more extensively the use of weight training techniques as part of their life-long personal fitness program.  Proper lifting techniques, safety guidelines, and various exercises are thoroughly reviewed.  Equipment available to weight training students includes a variety of free weights as well as numerous machines.  During the course students will be given the opportunity to experience social interaction through shared use of equipment.  For advanced students who want to explore advanced training methods there is opportunity for instruction in the sport of power lifting as well as bodybuilding.