10th Grade Athletics

Student Athletes and Curriculum

AHSAA

Academic eligibility for participation in sports will be governed by the rules of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA). Hoover High School is a member of the Alabama High School Athletic Association. Rules set forth by AHSAA govern all eligibility and participation criteria. Rules pertaining to high school athletic eligibility may be found at the AHSAA website. Click here to visit the AHSAA website. All questions regarding eligibility should be directed to the Athletic Director.

NCAA

Students intending to participate in collegiate athletics at any 4 year college or university must seek eligibility status through the NCAA Eligibility Center. Please use this link (NCAA Eligibility Center - High School Portal) to access their website for guidelines and policies. Most of our courses have been approved by the NCAA for course credit toward NCAA eligibility. Some of our courses (including virtual courses) are not recognized by the NCAA for eligibility status. If your student is seeking collegiate athletic eligibility, please confirm acceptance of all courses in which the student plans to enroll through the NCAA website. Additional information is available in the athletic office or the guidance office. 

Homeschool and Student Athletes

The Alabama High School Athletic Association allows homeschool student athletes to enroll and compete in state sanctioned athletic programs. Additional information is available in the HHS Athletic Office.

BEGINNING KINESIOLOGY

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Grade Level: 9-12

All 9th graders are required to take the Beginning Kinesiology course. This course provides students with the opportunity to develop an individual level of fitness, acquire knowledge of fitness concepts, and understand the significance of a healthy lifestyle.

This is a course that is offered virtually in addition to an in-person class. Students must complete the permission form and turn it in to their counselor. Teachers will communicate expectations regarding classwork and testing in the course syllabus. 

Students should register for the Varsity Sport in which he/she has participated in tryouts and been accepted as a member of the team. 

*The following courses have an approved ALSDE waiver to satisfy the requirements for Beginning Kinesiology.  The term Varsity is just part of the course name- students might be on the Freshman, JV, or Varsity teams depending on which team the coach has placed them on. 

Marching Band

Varsity Baseball

Varsity Basketball

Varsity Bowling 

Varsity Cheerleading

Varsity Cross-Country Track

Dance

Varsity Flag Football

Varsity Football

Varsity Golf

Show Choir

Varsity Soccer

Varsity Softball

Varsity Swim/Dive

Varsity Tennis

Varsity Track & Field

Varsity Volleyball

Varsity Wrestling