Athletic Training
This is a classroom based but hands on elective where students will
be introduced to the athletic training and sports medicine profession
which will include basic first and athletic training practices such as
taping techniques for musculoskeletal injuries, the prevention, treatment
and recognition of sports injuries and dealing with medical
emergencies in sports. Students will also learn the basic concepts of
anatomy, physiology and biomechanics during this course. Students
will meet twice per week for one quarter. Students who take the onecredit
option will be required to complete 15 hours of after-school
or weekend time assisting the athletic trainer at sports practices and
contests as well as in the athletic training room.
CPR/AED Certification
This course will train students in CPR and AED application through
the American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines. Students will learn
their role in the “Chain of Survival” and will also learn how to recognize
and respond to life-threatening emergencies in the adult, child
and infant popula¬tion. Students will learn CPR for all three groups
and understand he purpose and use of AEDs (Automatic External Defibrillators)
to improve the chances of survival in victims with sudden
cardiac arrest. Students will also have the option of becoming certified
in CPR/AED use through the AHA.
Jazz Dance
This dance class will combine the expression of modern, ballet and the
syncopation of Jazz. Students will learn to move through the positions,
balances, combinations and rhythms that make Jazz. From the
heartbeat of its West African roots, through its development in Swing,
to the wide variety of studio and street dance styles, Modern/Jazz can
move students through history, physical fitness and performance and
provide students with an appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of
dance styles.
Dance for Musical Theater
Interest in Dance and Theater needed
From Isadora Duncan’s reminder that dance is expressive to Bob
Fosse’s experimentation with shape and form, dance has helped
change the direction of musical theater. From being decorative/mobile
scenery to an essential means of storytelling, dance in musical theater
has changed the idea of popular expression. Students will experience
the development of ideas by learning original musical theater
choreography. They will also have a chance to create their own musical
theater dances. Exercise mind, body and imagination.
Mind/Body Mechanics
A creative approach to learning basic anatomy and kinesiology and
how combining movement, breathing techniques and body awareness
can support mindful and physical resiliency: Using yoga concepts
and working cooperatively with partners, this class will combine the
science of movement with the science of relaxation. Students will become
familiar with the muscular ability of the human body to find safe
relaxing ways to increase flexibility, strength, and resiliency through
focused and aware physical movement.
Stretch and Strength for Dancers
Strength/Stretch for Dancers will focus on dance techniques combined
with principles of safe weight training to help avoid injury, to balance
muscle groups and focus energy.
Partner Dance, Swing Latin
Dance is a great way to “feel” the ideas of a time or place. Lindy/
Jitterbug/Swing or Flamenco/Salsa can lead to a new way to communicate
that is universal. Learn the historical progression of dance in
popular culture. Move through the ideas of time and place. Exercise
through partner work and combinations.
Pilates
A body conditioning system created over 80 years ago by Joseph H.
Pilates, which consists of a series of controlled movements on mats;
designed to improve strength, flexibility and range of motion; also to
encourage musculoskeletal alignment. Pilates coordinates mind, body
and breath to develop sleek and functionally strong abdominal muscles,
a strong and supple back, and aligns the shoulder girdle.
Yoga
For centuries eastern medicine has sought to study the invisible
energy, or Chi/Qi, which powers the human being. With modern
technology/ science the Chi/Qi has become visible in our neurological
pathways. What was once called “Blocked Chi/Qi” can now be
described in biomechanical terms as injury, low oxygen intake, and
muscular imbalance/ fatigue. The ancient practice of Yoga is helpful
in promoting balance in the total human body. Asanas-poses, work
proper anatomical alignment, increase muscular coordination and
endurance, as well as stretch and tone muscle systems. Focus on efficient
breathing aids in the work of the asanas, and helps break “stress
cycles.” The coordination of Yoga helps with injury prevention.
Badminton
This elective will teach participants proper technique and practice of
the serve, forehand, backhand, clear, smash, drop shot skills required
to effectively perform the activity. Students will learn the rules of
doubles and singles play along with game strategy for both defense and
offense and effective partner communication during competition. Tournament
play will also be introduced to students during this elective.
Team Games/Basketball
This elective will introduce students to a variety of mini units such as
floor hockey, indoor soccer Olympic handball and basketball. Students
will learn, practice and utilize the necessary skills and technique to effectively
perform these activities during game situations. Emphasis is
also placed on knowledge of the rules as well as in game participation
and strategies for successful outcomes.
Cardio Kick-Boxing
This activity is a popular offering at health clubs throughout the
country. It is a lifetime activity that promotes cardio¬vascular health
through a total body workout. This class will develop the student’s
flexibility, upper body strength, coordination, timing, and cardiovascular
strength. The combination of boxing and lower extremity routines
put to music promotes overall strength while maintaining an element
of fun. It is also a good lead-up activity to related areas such as muscle
toning, general fitness and enhancing self-confidence along with
introducing students to physiology concepts such as target and resting
heart rate, recovery times and endurance.
Outdoor Games/Ultimate Frisbee
Students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of traditional
and non-traditional games with the emphasis on the fun of
playing and group cooperation, rather than winning. Students will also
learn the throwing and catching skills, rules and strategy of Ultimate
Frisbee which will be applied to both game and recreational activities.
Fencing
This class will introduce students to the sport of fencing. The skills to
be covered include: salute, on guard, advance, retreat, beat, disengage,
thrust, lunge, four parries. Once the skills are taught, students will
bout against each other and learn how to direct and judge a bout. Fencing
is not simply about overpowering or outpacing an opponent. Students
will be introduced to planning and strategy concepts which will
consider not just use of the foil, but every movement of your body and
how this combination leads to a successful outcome in fencing bouts.
Fitness Concepts and Practices
Students selecting this activity will examine a variety of means to
develop cardiovascular endurance. Students will learn lifetime fitness
activities such as fitness walking, geo-caching and how to perform fitness
assessment skills such as assessing resting and target heart rates,
cardiovascular fitness, flexibility and muscular strength and endurance.
Students will develop fitness plans based on these assessment scores.
Flag Football (Theory/Skills)
The aim of this course is to increase the knowledge and appreciation
of football in a non-contact setting. Basic skills such as throwing,
catching and punting will be taught in preparation for game situations.
Offensive and defensive techniques will be taught along with teamwork
and game strategies.
Golf
The course will include basic instruction using woods and irons in the
golf swing for driving and putting along with rough and bunker play
strategies. Golf etiquette and scoring will be learned and applied while
playing on our pitch and putt course. A field trip to driving range/golf
courses will be planned near the end of the quarter.
Volleyball
Students will be taught all of the requisite skills to play the game which
will include forearm pass, overhead pass, serving techniques and spikes/
kills. Students will learn to effectively communicate in modified game
situations and learn position and game play strategies. Students will then
apply the learned skills to a tournament round robin format at the end of
the unit.
Recreational Games
This elective will be a series of mini units which will introduce students
to the less traditional activities such as bocce ball, croquet, table
tennis and bowling. Students will learn the basic techniques and rules
required to effectively perform these activities and apply the learned
skills and knowledge to activity situations.
Total Body Conditioning
Total body conditioning will teach students how to achieve muscular,
strength and endurance, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility and agility
in the non-traditional setting. Students will work with thera-bands,
medicine balls agility ladders and use student partners to develop
progressive resistance exercise routines which will be goal oriented
in achieving and learning how to improve all components of physical
fitness using minimal equipment.
Rollerblading
This course will provide students with the basic fundamentals of
rollerblading, beginning with gliding, stopping and turning and
progressing to more advanced skills. All students will be required to
wear all safety equipment which includes a helmet, elbow pads, knee
pads, and wrist guards. All equipment, including skates, are provided
by the school. This course will be taught in an indoor setting, the field
house, before progressing to outdoor activities. Cardiovascular fitness
and other programs developed for rollerblading will be introduced.
Lifetime Activities
This elective will introduce students to a variety of mini-unit activities
which will promote active learning. Activities will include but is
not limited to softball, pickleball, project adventure learning, archery
and cooperative games. Students will learn the basic rules, strategies,
skills, and outcomes required to effectively perform these activities.
In addition, students will gain an appreciation of developing essential
lifetime skills such as cooperation, team-building, social interaction,
peer teaching, and resiliency.
Strength and Fitness Training
This course will introduce proper strength and fitness training principles
which will include muscular strength and endurance, flexibility,
cardiovascular endurance and agility. This will take place in the LHS
Fitness Center and principles such as safety concepts, proper lifting
technique, basic cardiovascular training, core training, and application
of this knowledge will be used to design an individualized exercise
program. Students will apply these principles with use of selectorized,
plate loaded and free weights along with proper use of the cardiovascular
equipment in the fitness center.