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Imagine learning how the body moves while collaborating with an athletic trainer! Or picture yourself developing wellness plans with a health coach. If you’re excited about applying physical wellness to real-world careers, our VLACS Projects are the perfect fit for you!
This engaging learning pathway allows students to explore various career fields while mastering key concepts and skills. For each competency, you can choose to complete a pre-designed project that simulates real-life career tasks or create your own unique learning experience. Regardless of your choice, you’ll engage in thorough research and apply what you learn to authentic career scenarios.
With the pre-designed projects, you’ll tackle real-world tasks that align with each competency. If you decide to design your own experience, you’ll collaborate with your instructor and a mentor to design and complete meaningful career tasks that demonstrate your understanding. We have partnered with hundreds of mentors you can work with if you choose to design your own experience. Check out our Career Mentor Catalog here.
Take a look at the competency statements and pre-designed options below. We’re excited to support you on this exciting and open-ended learning adventure!
Note: This is a project-based course. If you’re looking for a traditional format, please return to the learning catalog and select the course.
Projects
Fitness Instructor
You will take on the role of a fitness instructor for a gym, tasked with creating a new fitness class.
Strength & Conditioning Coach
You will take on the role of a strength and conditioning coach for an athlete, tasked with creating a preseason and postseason training plan.
Health Coach
You will take on the role of a health coach hired by a business, tasked with creating a brochure for the employees.
Personal Trainer
You will take on the role of a personal trainer, tasked with creating a combined fitness program for your two new clients, who are planning to workout together to achieve their fitness goals.
Competencies
Movement Concepts
Students will demonstrate an understanding of movement concepts by connecting movement concepts to tactics for improved performance during a physical activity.
Movement Skills
Students will demonstrate an understanding of movement skills by connecting movement skills to movement patterns and the physical and cognitive benefits of movement.
Application of Movement
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the application of movement by explaining proper movement techniques associated with exercises addressing the health and performance elements of fitness.
Fitness Responsibility
Students will demonstrate an understanding of fitness responsibility by incorporating personal and social behaviors into their fitness goals and plans.
