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Sport and Exercise Science 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 grade
Course Number: 7270 .50 Credits
Prerequisite: .50 PE credit
This elective class will require the completion of workouts with classroom material covering all the
fundamentals of weight training with safety procedures stressed and enforced. It is important for students
to understand the science of movement and muscles. The ten common muscles will be introduced and
identified with machines used in the weight room. The effects of sports and exercise on health and fitness
along with the prevention/treatment of athletic injuries will be covered. Project: Students will research and
complete a PowerPoint and poster related to Sports Injuries. This course is designed for the sports and
fitness-minded student to explore such topics as:
● Anatomy and physiology
● Injury prevention and treatment
● Kinesiology
● Strength and endurance
● Improving performance
● Effects of sports and exercise on health and fitness
● Nutrition
● Drugs, alcohol and tobacco
● Venereal disease
● Dating violence
● Prescription opioid abuse
● Anatomical gifts
The course will be taught in the classroom and Arcfit.
This course may be used to meet the Health Education requirement.
Personal Wellness 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 grade
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Course Number: 7275 .50 Credits
Prerequisite: .50 PE credit
This elective class will require the completion of workouts with classroom material covering all
the fundamentals of weight training with safety procedures stressed. MyPlate will be introduced so
students can calculate calorie counting and maintain proper nutrition. The functions of various muscle
groups will be reinforced and students will be introduced to (1) plyometric (2) speed ladders (3) core
training and (4) proper stretching techniques. Project: Students will complete Nutrition Journals based on
Breakfast and Lunch served at Brush High School and Fitness Journals. This course is designed for the
non-athlete to instill the importance of lifelong wellness habits and explore such topics as:
● Healthy habits
● Leisure activities
● Dieting
● Achieving and maintaining a level of physical fitness
● Nutrition
● Drugs, alcohol and tobacco
● Venereal disease
● Dating violence
● Prescription opioid abuse
● Anatomical gift
The course will be taught in the classroom and Arcfit, both indoors and outdoors.
This course may be used to meet the Health Education requirement.
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