Course Offerings

Health
This semester-long course equips students to understand and steward their health from a holistic, biblical worldview, emphasizing the integration of physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. Students explore topics including mental health awareness, nutrition, physical health, substance use and prevention, reproductive health, and human development, while learning to evaluate cultural influences and personal choices through the biblical lens of wisdom, responsibility, and respect for human dignity. Practical instruction in basic CPR and AED use is included (non-certification), providing students with foundational life-saving knowledge and confidence to respond in emergencies. Throughout the course, students are challenged to develop self-discipline, critical thinking skills, and an understanding of long-term consequences, equipping them to make informed decisions that honor God, care for their bodies, and contribute positively to their families and communities. Heart rate chest straps are required.

Lifetime Activities
This semester-long course introduces students to a wide variety of individual and team-based activities designed to promote lifelong health, recreation, and community engagement. Emphasizing sports commonly offered through park districts, churches, and community leagues, students participate in activities such as badminton, pickleball, tennis, volleyball, softball, golf, ultimate Frisbee, disc golf, table tennis, lawn games (including spike ball, bocce, and croquet), fishing, and fitness training. The course focuses on skill development, rules and strategy, sportsmanship, and personal improvement while encouraging students to discover activities they can enjoy well beyond high school. Through a biblical worldview, students are challenged to view physical activity as an opportunity for stewardship of the body, joyful fellowship, and Christlike character, learning to compete with integrity, demonstrate respect for others, and cultivate habits that support lifelong wellness and meaningful community involvement. Heart rate chest straps are required.

Personal Fitness
This semester-long course focuses on understanding the functional physiology of the human body and developing efficient, natural movement patterns through purposeful resistance training. Emphasis is placed on proper technique, movement quality, and long-term strength development using a variety of training modalities, which may include free weights, resistance bands, stability work, and body weight exercises. Instruction highlights how the body adapts to training, the principles of program design, and the importance of consistency, recovery, and discipline.  Heart Rate chest Strap required. 

Team Sports
This semester-long course provides students with opportunities to participate in a variety of traditional team sports while developing fundamental skills, game understanding, and overall physical fitness. Emphasis is placed on teamwork, communication, strategy, and consistent effort in both practice and game settings. Students are taught and encouraged to apply the Fruits of the Spirit as they participate and cooperate with classmates.  Heart rate chest strap required.

Adventure Sports
This semester-long course exposes students to a variety of non-traditional and outdoor activities that are not typically available in a standard physical education setting. Through both on-campus instruction and regular off-campus experiences, the course introduces activities such as rock climbing, archery, disc golf, fishing, golf, pickleball, spikeball, volleyball, and eclipseball, often utilizing local facilities and community resources. Emphasis is placed on skill development, safety awareness, adaptability, and responsible participation in new environments. Due to multiple off campus activities, students must be in good academic and behavioral standing to participate in this class. (Open to students in grades 11 and 12)

High School Varsity Training 
Designed to improve athletic performance through sport-specific skills training, strength and explosive workouts and conditioning.  Training is also designed to improve stability, range of motion and injury prevention.  Prerequisite: Playing a sport at Aurora Christian is a requirement to enroll for this class. Heart rate monitors are required.

Intro to Sports Management (does not fulfill active PE requirement)
Sports Management introduces students to the business and leadership side of the sports industry.  Students explore careers in sports including management, marketing, coaching, event operations, and sports agencies.  The course examines how sports organizations operate, how athletes are marketed, and how teams generate revenue through sponsorships, media, and fan engagement.  Through real-world case studies, projects, and interactive activities, students will develop skills in leadership, communication, negotiation, and strategic thinking within the world of sports from a biblical perspective.  (Open to students in grades 10 - 12)