Course Description
.5 Credit
At the tenth grade level, Exercise Science students focus on a more in-depth
program of physical fitness as it relates to performance. Topics include large
muscle groups and their movements, skill-related fitness stations, skill learning,
body types, and conditioning for the athlete. Students are also informed on how
to make healthy life choices. The focus skill area is the study of racket and net
sports including tennis, badminton, pickleball and volleyball. The students will
learn skills, rules and strategies in each of these activities. They participate
cooperatively and competitively and are able to identify participation factors
that contribute to the enjoyment of physical activity. The students also analyze
performance and learn how to practice to improve skills.