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Credits:

  • 5 Science
  • 5 Physical Ed.
  • 5 Elective

College Credit: Yes
3725 Anatomy & Physiology
8566 PE
8568 Elective
Grades: 9 - 12
Semesters: 1 - 3

8568 Excercise & Health Sciences

EHS is more than muscle and sweat.  You’ll learn how build muscle, lose or gain weight, improve power, and increase agility, but you’ll also learn anatomy and understand what happens physiologically when you’re exercising.  You’ll have “aha” moments when the role of nutrition in performance and health begins to make sense.  You’ll explore the mechanics of the body’s structure and the importance of core strength and stability.  Students provide fitness assessments and customized fitness programs for each other and learn to program for people with special conditions or diseases.

Workouts range from traditional weight training to conditioning on the TRX, agility drills, boot camps, and more at least four times per week. 

Trainers earn a CPR certification and prepare to take the American Council on Exercise Personal Trainer certification exam.

*CEC Articulation Agreements
Students who successfully complete classes with articulation agreements receive advanced standing and/or college credit with the college or schools listed based on specific coursework completed during high school.

The education you receive in this program is the basis for many health and wellness careers in physical therapy, massage therapy, exercise physiology, cardiac rehab, dietetics, club management, corporate wellness, personal training, and more.

As a certified personal trainer (CPT) you’ll have a wide variety of employment opportunities available to you.  Many personal trainers work in health clubs, universities, spas, resorts and cruise ships.  Many have their own businesses. 


As a certified personal trainer you'll have a wide range of employment options. Many personal trainers work in health clubs, universities, spas, resorts and cruise ships. Corporate fitness is also growing and many personal trainers work for companies providing workplace wellness programs. You can even start your own fitness training business.