Outdoor Sports

This one-semester course provides students with an overview of dual and individual sports. Students learn about a variety of sports, and do an in-depth study of hiking and orienteering, golf, and dual volleyball. Students learn not only the history, rules, and guidelines of each sport, but practice specific skills related to many of these sports. Students also learn the FITT principles, benefits of fitness, and safety and technique. Students conduct fitness assessments, set goals, and participate in weekly physical activity.  Unit 1: Getting Started; Fitness Assessment, Fitness Analysis, Getting Fit.  Unit 2: Sports Participation; FITT Principles, Exercise Safety, Individual & Dual Sports.  Unit 3: Outdoor Sports; Exploring the Outdoors, Navigating the Outdoors.  Unit 4: Racquet Sports; Tennis, Tennis Skills.  Unit 5: Golf; Golf, Golf Skills.  Unit 6: Volleyball; Volleyball, Volleyball Skills.  Unit 7: Staying Active; Post Assessment.