Course Description
(Taken concurrently with Personal Wellness for 9th grade)
.25 Credit
In Exercise Science, students learn and apply fitness and training principles
to be used in the creation of an individual fitness program. Topics include
components of fitness, principals of training, strength testing (pre and post),
goal setting, program design, body composition, and caloric input/output.
The students also learn about the unique structure and dynamics of invasion
games. Skill development, strategy analysis, rule basics and ethical conduct
re the major topics of study in this program. Students learn principles of
effective practice, group dynamics, teamwork, being a strong team member,
respect, safety and attitude development. During this time students will be
working on solving problems effectively.
.25 Credit
In Exercise Science, students learn and apply fitness and training principles
to be used in the creation of an individual fitness program. Topics include
components of fitness, principals of training, strength testing (pre and post),
goal setting, program design, body composition, and caloric input/output.
The students also learn about the unique structure and dynamics of invasion
games. Skill development, strategy analysis, rule basics and ethical conduct
re the major topics of study in this program. Students learn principles of
effective practice, group dynamics, teamwork, being a strong team member,
respect, safety and attitude development. During this time students will be
working on solving problems effectively.