A class for those who want advanced physical fitness and athletic ability and to master the sport of wrestling and all its intricacies. Approximately fifty percent of class time is spent in physical fitness and non-sport specific athletic training. Strength and agility training includes weight training,gymnastics, and calisthenics. Frequent endurance activities such as running for distance or speed are required. The other portion of class time is spent mastering the ancient sport of wrestling. The fall class focuses on mastering American "folk-style” wrestling: its rules, techniques,strategies, and history. The spring class focuses on learning international styles of wrestling, primarily "freestyle”and "Greco-Roman” wrestling. Again, students will learn the rules, techniques, strategies and history of these time-honored sports. Throughout the course, the psychological aspects of training and competition are addressed. The class uses a team structure to build leadership and citizenship. Academic support is given as well. The intended outcome of the class is to use the discipline of physical fitness and wrestling to develop a complete athlete and citizen. The class may be taken to fulfill the Physical Education requirements or as an elective. As with electives such as chorus and band, it may be taken throughout the four years of high school. It is strongly recommended for all who are part of the high school wrestling team.