Click Here for all class details including grade level, pre-requisites, times, and fees
CLASS DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge of how food fuels their body. They will learn a balanced approach to eating well, how the body works, and physical activity to improve their health. Topics discussed include: macronutrients, allergies, hydration, superfoods, and the immune system. Students will have in-class discussions, incorporate cooking/baking, and be introduced to a variety of forms of exercise throughout the course.
“Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your body.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
The course content is similar for Middle School and High School students, however the instructor will tailor each class so that it is age appropriate.
Note that the High School course is offered in the Fall only, and the Middle School course is offered in the Spring Only.
TEXTS | MATERIALS | SUPPLIES
For High School (Middle School isn't until the Spring)
A. Total Health:Choices for a Winning Lifestyle, Latest Student Edition
B. Optional: Workout clothes and a change of clothes if have other classes after
C. Good pair of Comfortable workout shoes
TUTOR
Mrs. Jess Aguirre has been teaching group fitness for 9 years , orking for both the YMCA and the Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center. Mrs. Aguirre has a certification with AFAA, Athletics and Fitness Association of America, and also is certified in many different modalities including Zumba, Strong by Zumba, IndoorRowing, HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) classes and water aerobics.
Jess has a passion for nutrition and overall health and wellness. Mrs. Aguirre believes that teaching the basics of proper nutrition and wellness can provide students with foundation that they can use as an adult. As the saying goes, "Give a man a fish and you will feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish and you will feed him for his lifetime!" She is a homeschooling mom of 4 kids and this is her first year of teaching health for PATH.
Proverbs 3:5-6.
“Trust in the Lord with ALL your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight.”
CLASS DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge of how food fuels their body. They will learn a balanced approach to eating well, how the body works, and physical activity to improve their health. Topics discussed include: macronutrients, allergies, hydration, superfoods, and the immune system. Students will have in-class discussions, incorporate cooking/baking, and be introduced to a variety of forms of exercise throughout the course.
“Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your body.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
The course content is similar for Middle School and High School students, however the instructor will tailor each class so that it is age appropriate.
Note that the High School course is offered in the Fall only, and the Middle School course is offered in the Spring Only.
TEXTS | MATERIALS | SUPPLIES
For High School (Middle School isn't until the Spring)
A. Total Health:Choices for a Winning Lifestyle, Latest Student Edition
B. Optional: Workout clothes and a change of clothes if have other classes after
C. Good pair of Comfortable workout shoes
TUTOR
Mrs. Jess Aguirre has been teaching group fitness for 9 years , orking for both the YMCA and the Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center. Mrs. Aguirre has a certification with AFAA, Athletics and Fitness Association of America, and also is certified in many different modalities including Zumba, Strong by Zumba, IndoorRowing, HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) classes and water aerobics.
Jess has a passion for nutrition and overall health and wellness. Mrs. Aguirre believes that teaching the basics of proper nutrition and wellness can provide students with foundation that they can use as an adult. As the saying goes, "Give a man a fish and you will feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish and you will feed him for his lifetime!" She is a homeschooling mom of 4 kids and this is her first year of teaching health for PATH.
Proverbs 3:5-6.
“Trust in the Lord with ALL your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight.”