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Exercise Science
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Science ➤ Health Science
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High School
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Spring 2027
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Jan 14, 2027
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Thu
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Can you exercise smarter and not just harder? Absolutely! Join certified physical trainer Phillip Campbell in this real-world science class to find out how a technical knowledge of biomechanics, nutrition, and safe training can prepare you for an active and confident future.
Course Description: Discover the science behind a strong, healthy body in our high school Exercise Science course, taught by Phillip Campbell, an American Council on Exercise-certified physical trainer. Teens will explore the fundamentals of behavior change and smart lifestyle choices, dive into cardiorespiratory and muscular health, learn practical nutrition principles for lasting wellness, master weight training and cardiovascular basics, understand biomechanics across major muscle groups, address postural issues, prioritize recovery and hydration, and gain insights into training safely with chronic conditions while building discipline and realistic expectations. This engaging class combines science with real-world application to empower young people to make informed decisions about their physical health and fitness for life—perfect for any teen interested in feeling stronger, more confident, and better prepared for an active future. Encourage your high schooler to enroll today!
Instructor: Phillip Campbell
Check out our podcast featuring Mr. Campbell on this Subject: https://homeschoolconnections.com/podcasts/fitness-in-the-homeschool-life-raising-strong-minds-and-bodies/ Will be provided free by the instructor; consisting of PDF articles and instructional videos made available on the Caravel page.
- Course name
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Exercise Science
- Instructor
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Phillip Campbell
- Semester
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Spring 2027
- Meeting days
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Thursday
- Categories
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Science ➤ Health Science
- Grade levels
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High School
- Start time
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January 14th, 2027 at 1:00 PM ET
- Course type
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Live
- Price
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$272
- Seats available
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32 seats available
- Seats remaining
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0 seats remaining
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Total classes
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Prerequisites
None
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Outline
Course Outline:
Class 1. The Fundamentals of Behavior Change
Class 2. Lifestyle Choices: Benefits and Risk Factors
Class 3. Cardiorespiratory Health
Class 4. Muscular Health
Class 5. Nutrition Basics
Class 6. Principles of Diet for Sustainable Health
Class 7. Weight Training Fundamentals
Class 8. Postural Deviations and Chronic Health Conditions
Class 9. Cardiovascular Training Fundamentals
Class 10. Biomechanics of the Chest and Back
Class 11. Biomechanics of the Arms and Shoulders
Class 12. Biomechanics of the Legs
Class 13. Recovery, Rest, and Hydration
Class 14. Maintaining Discipline and Managing Expectations
Materials
Homework
Weekly readings and automated quizzes, as well as period writing assignments and worksheets. Estimated weekly time outside class, 1 to 1.5 hours.
Fees
Fee: For all 14 classes: $252 if you register on or before November 15; $272 if you register after Nov. 15. (Registration closes one week before the first day of class. After that date, registrations are not guaranteed. There is a $25 surcharge for late enrollments after the course is closed.)
Phillip Campbell
phicampiii@gmail.com
Phillip Campbell holds a BA in European History from Ave Maria University and a certificate in Secondary Education through Madonna University. He taught history and Scripture for the St. Augustine Homeschool Enrichment Program for ten years and is the author of the popular ” Story of Civilization” series by TAN Books. Mr. Campbell has also been published by The Catholic Textbook Project, Ave Maria Press, Our Sunday Visitor, Arx Publishing, and Arouca Press and his articles have appeared in online and print journals such as the St. Austin Review, New Oxford Review, and New Liturgical Movement.
Testimonies from students:
To quote one student from Intro to Formal Logic (Recorded), he said that Mr. Campbell was “WONDERFUL. Absolutely enjoyed it!”
“Mr. Campbell took the dullness out of learning, and he made each class fun and exciting. I think that with his teaching method he could make any subject I hated into a productive and enjoyable learning experience. I would take as many of his classes as I could.”
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