JAG

604 ESS Adventure Challenge/Outdoor Pursuit of Fitness

.50 Credit Semester 10,11,12 Prerequisite: Exercise and Sport Science 1 and Exercise and Sport Science 2 Parent Permission/Medical Information/Liability Release Form Required!!! This course will have students exploring ways to enhance fitness while participating in Experiential Based Adventure Education activities. Students will improve their skills of: problem solving, cooperation, communication, team building, etc. Students will participate in cooperative games, problem solving initiatives, as well as have the opportunity to experience the low and high outdoor Rope Challenge Course! Climb the Vertical Wall, jump from the Power Perch, ride the Zip Line, and more. Students in this course will be taught proper use of maintenance of RCC equipment as well as the skills of knot typing and belaying. Additional activities include mountain biking, canoeing/kayaking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, archery, angling, cat ski’s and fitness center.

605 ESS Individual Activities

.50 Credit Semester 10, 11,12 Prerequisite: Exercise and Sport Science 1 and Exercise and Sport Science 2 Student Costs: Bowling Fee = $20.00 This course will focus on health-related and skill related fitness by emphasizing activities that may be done throughout a lifetime. Students will participate in the following units: mountain biking, badminton, golf, bocce ball, tennis, ping pong, Frisbee golf, bowling, horseshoes, beanbags, lawn golf, fitness center, and a variety of social dances.

606 ESS Team Sports for Life

.50 Credit Semester 11,12 Prerequisite: Exercise and Sport Science 1, and Exercise and Sport Science2.Teacher Approval is required if you have already taken the course. This course will focus on the ability to work with other students that have varying skill levels. The class will be set up for recreational or competitive play. Students will improve their skills of problem solving, cooperation and communication with others throughout the semester. Students will participate in the following units: basketball, flag football, volleyball, soccer, gaterball, softball, floor hockey, kickball, And various sports from other countries.

609 ESS Modified Activity Course

.50 Credit Semester 9,10,11,12 Prerequisite -Teacher Approval Special needs students and students with prolonged injuries participate in a variety of fitness and skill activities.

709 Universal Leadership and Life Skills Mentor

.50 Credit Semester 11,12

NOTE: This elective course does not count for ESS credit.

Prerequisite: Exercise and Sports Science 1, preference will be given to students who have taken Mrs. King’s Leadership course. This course is designed to incorporate regular education students with special needs students in an Exercise and Sport Science setting and Life Skills activities. Regular education students will be mentors/teachers for the special needs students and guide them in learning and participating in activities such as Fishing, Canoeing, Team Building, Ropes Course, Archery, Bowling, Biking, Climbing Wall, Cross Country skiing, Snowshoeing,and life skills, such as cooking, baking, kitchen safety, household chores, cleaning, banking and shopping.