Upper School Course of Study: Physical Education

COURSE OF STUDY 2009-10

(All courses are not offered every year.)

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Ninth Grade P.E. (meets three days per week for a full year) (pass/fail) (course number 701)
The Ninth grade Physical Education class offers students a variety of lifetime and recreational activities, team sports, and fitness instruction.  Each unit is organized for the class to feel like they have entered in an intramural sports league.  Students practice and learn rudimentary skills of the sport, engage in scrimmages and tournaments, and focus on fitness throughout each class.  Ninth grade Physical Education fulfills the credit necessary for graduation.  Classes meet three days a week and are taught in conglomeration with ninth grade Wellness. 

Introduction to Athletic Training (semester elective offered to juniors and seniors) (course number 706)
This course allows the student to learn about the athletic training profession. The course focuses on the six domains of athletic training and incorporates a hands-on component. Throughout the course the students also learn basic anatomy, kinesiology, and first aid. The six domains of athletic training are: prevention; recognition, evaluation, and assessment; immediate care; treatment, reconditioning, and rehabilitation; organization and administration; and professional development and responsibility.

Sports Marketing (spring semester elective open only to seniors) (course number 702)
This class offers students a step-by-step journey through the world of marketing.  Students learn the basic functions of marketing and how these functions are applied to sports and entertainment. In class, students discuss, research and evaluate marketing strategies that are used by successful sports franchises. In addition, students become acquainted with people who have made their career in sports, entertainment and marketing. Finally, the class looks at legal and ethical issues that exist in the sports and entertainment industry.

Strength Training and Conditioning (semester elective offered to sophomores, juniors, and seniors) (pass/fail) (course number 711)
Strength Training and Conditioning is an elective course for students committed to improving their athletic performance and fitness.  Upon mastery of basic weight training principles, students design and implement their own workout programs. 

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