For the adolescent, physical activity can improve academic performance, reduce social adjustment problems and increase self-esteem.
Pius' fitness and wellness program emphasizes enjoyable participation whereby students gain sufficient knowledge to pursue healthy and active lifestyles. Students learn about the health benefits of their physical activity, how to set individual health and fitness goals, and to become motivated to be physically fit for a lifetime.
In the context of physical activities, students also learn the value of respect for self and others, as well as the value of trust. Emphasis is place on how to play the game and how to interact, rather than winning and losing.
Students will notice improved cardio-respiratory endurance, flexibility and muscular strength. Goals are set on an individual level. All classes are coeducational.
The Fitness & Wellness Program by design will:
- Cultivate your understanding of the importance of life-long fitness, wellness and nutrition.
- Give you the ability to understand your body and the consequences of decisions that affect the body.
- Develop success and confidence with plans for proactive fitness, wellness and healthy lifestyles, tailored to the needs of the individual learner
- Allow you to receive hands-on experience and individualized instruction for your own personal health and fitness through the use of heart-rate monitors, pedometers, and other fitness technology.
Courses:
Freshman Co-ed Physical Education
Health
Sophomore Co-ed Physical Education
Racket Up and Stick To It
Competitive Team Activities
Bodies in Motion
Female Body Sculpting
Body Development
Lifetime Activities
Fitness & Wellness Faculty