Courses & Units Offered

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.