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Fitness for Life

Health & Physical Education High School

About This Course

Fitness for Life guides students through a holistic approach to lifelong wellness by blending movement, mindfulness, and safety. Across four interconnected units, students build strength, balance, and mobility through yoga and injury-prevention practices; explore fitness principles that develop endurance and goal-setting skills; and learn how nutrition and mindfulness support energy, focus, and emotional well-being. The course concludes with practical training in self-defense and water safety to promote confidence, personal awareness, and preparedness in real-world settings.

Terms Offered

  • (25-26) Semester 2
  • (26-27) Semester 1
  • (26-27) Semester 2

NCAA Approved?

N/A - Non-Core

Course Type

Plus

Standards

  • Michigan K-12 Physical Education Standards (2017)
  • National Standards & Grade Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education