Wellness and Fitness

Grades: 10, 11, 12
Semester: 0.5 Wellness/Fitness credit
Prerequisite: Coach approval
Fee: $15/semester

This course may be repeated for credit.
This course is designed for students who participate in the CT Baseball Program. This course will include approximately 90 high-intensity minutes of advanced weight training and conditioning. The specific needs of athletes will be the focus of this course, allowing students to develop core strength in major muscle groups, improve overall speed, and increase agility. In-season and out-of-season programming will allow students to develop and execute specific weight training programs and conditioning strategies to become their physical best. This course is performance-based; therefore, development and improve- ment will be measured every 4-6 weeks. The goal of this course is to continue the overall objective of improving the performance and ability of the competitive athlete at Cherokee Trail.

Grades: 10, 11, 12
Semester: 0.5 Wellness/Fitness credit
Prerequisite: Coach approval
Fee: $15/semester

This course may be repeated for credit.
This course is designed for students who participate in the CT Boys or Girls Basketball Programs. This course will include approximately 90 high-intensity minutes of advanced weight training and condition- ing. The specific needs of athletes will be the focus of this course, allowing students to develop core strength in major muscle groups, improve overall speed, and increase agility. In-season and out-of-sea- son programming will allow students to develop and execute specific weight training programs and conditioning strategies to become their physical best. This course is performance-based; therefore, develop- ment and improvement will be measured every 4-6 weeks. The goal of this course is to continue the overall objective of improving the performance and ability of the competitive athlete at Cherokee Trail.

Grades: 10, 11, 12
Semester: 0.5 Wellness/Fitness credit
Prerequisite: Coach approval
Fee: $15/semester

This course may be repeated for credit.
This course is designed for students who participate in the CT Cheer Program. This course will include approximately 90 high-intensity minutes of advanced weight training and conditioning. The specific needs of athletes will be the focus of this course, allowing students to develop core strength in major muscle groups, improve overall speed, and increase agility. In-season and out-of-season programming will allow students to develop and execute specific weight training programs and conditioning strategies to become their physical best. This course is perfor- mance-based; therefore, development and improve- ment will be measured every 4-6 weeks. The goal of this course is to continue the overall objective of improving the performance and ability of the compet- itive athlete at Cherokee Trail.

Grades: 10, 11, 12
Semester: 0.5 Wellness/Fitness credit
Prerequisite: Coach approval
Fee: $15/semester

This course may be repeated for credit.
This course is designed for students who participate in the CT Boys or Girls Cross Country Running Programs. This course will include approximately 90 high-intensity minutes of advanced weight training and conditioning for a distance runner. The specific needs of athletes will be the focus of this course, allowing students to develop core strength in major muscle groups, improve overall speed, and increase agility. In-season and out-of-season programming will allow students to develop and execute specific weight training programs and conditioning strategies to become their physical best. This course is performance-based; therefore, development and improvement will be measured every 4-6 weeks. The goal of this course is to continue the overall objective of improving the performance and ability of the competitive athlete at Cherokee Trail.

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Semester: 0.5 Wellness/Fitness credit
Prerequisite: Coach approval
Fee: $15/semester

This course may be repeated for credit.
This course is designed for students who participate in the CT Football Program. This course will include approximately 90 high-intensity minutes of advanced weight training and conditioning. The specific needs of athletes will be the focus of this course, allowing students to develop core strength in major muscle groups, improve overall speed, and increase agility. In-season and out-of-season programming will allow students to develop and execute specific weight training programs and conditioning strategies to become their physical best. This course is perfor- mance-based; therefore, development and improve- ment will be measured every 4-6 weeks. The goal of this course is to continue the overall objective of improving the performance and ability of the compet- itive athlete at Cherokee Trail.

Grades: 10, 11, 12
Semester: 0.5 Wellness/Fitness credit
Prerequisite: Coach approval
Fee: $15/semester

This course may be repeated for credit.
This course is designed for students who participate in the CT Boys or Girls Lacrosse Programs. This course will include approximately 90 high-intensity minutes of advanced weight training and conditioning. The specific needs of athletes will be the focus of this course, allowing students to develop core strength in major muscle groups, improve overall speed, and increase agility. In-season and out-of-season programming will allow students to develop and execute specific weight training programs and conditioning strategies to become their physical best. This course is performance-based; therefore, development and improvement will be measured every 4-6 weeks. The goal of this course is to continue the overall objective of improving the performance and ability of the competitive athlete at Cherokee Trail.

Grades: 10, 11, 12
Semester: 0.5 Wellness/Fitness credit
Prerequisite: Coach approval
Fee: $15/semester

This course may be repeated for credit.
This course is designed for students who participate in the CT Boys or Girls Soccer Programs. This course will include approximately 90 high-intensity minutes of advanced weight training and conditioning. The specific needs of athletes will be the focus of this course, allowing students to develop core strength in major muscle groups, improve overall speed, and increase agility. In-season and out-of-season programming will allow students to develop and execute specific weight training programs and conditioning strategies to become their physical best. This course is performance-based; therefore, development and improvement will be measured every 4-6 weeks. The goal of this course is to continue the overall objective of improving the performance and ability of the competitive athlete at Cherokee Trail.

Grades: 10, 11, 12
Semester: 0.5 Wellness/Fitness credit
Prerequisite: Coach approval
Fee: $15/semester

This course may be repeated for credit.
This course is designed for students who participate in the CT Volleyball Program. This course will include approximately 90 high-intensity minutes of advanced weight training and conditioning. The specific needs of athletes will be the focus of this course, allowing students to develop core strength in major muscle groups, improve overall speed, and increase agility. In-season and out-of-season programming will allow students to develop and execute specific weight training programs and conditioning strategies to become their physical best. This course is performance-based; therefore, development and improvement will be measured every 4-6 weeks. The goal of this course is to continue the overall objective of improving the performance and ability of the competitive athlete at Cherokee Trail.

Grades: 10, 11, 12
Semester: 0.5 Wellness/Fitness credit
Prerequisite: Coach approval
Fee: $15/semester

This course may be repeated for credit.
This course is designed for students who participate in the CT Wrestling Program. This course will include approximately 90 high-intensity minutes of advanced weight training and conditioning. The specific needs of athletes will be the focus of this course, allowing students to develop core strength in major muscle groups, improve overall speed, and increase agility. In-season and out-of-season programming will allow students to develop and execute specific weight training programs and conditioning strategies to become their physical best. This course is performance-based; therefore, development and improvement will be measured every 4-6 weeks. The goal of this course is to continue the overall objective of improving the performance and ability of the competitive athlete at Cherokee Trail.

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Semester: 0.5 Wellness/Fitness credit
Prerequisite: 300-yard swim and comfortable in deep water

This course may be repeated for credit.
This class will offer an alternative to the traditional swimming fitness/team sports curriculum. This course emphasizes team-building activities as well as giving students the opportunity to improve on personal fitness. Students will engage in a variety of activities such as: water polo, slot water hockey, capture the ring, and overall swim fitness.

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Semester: 0.5 Wellness/Fitness credit (Health)
Prerequisite: Coordinator Approval

Health course designed to give students information in health-related areas. The course format is based on a formal education program in which students learn primarily through the online delivery of content that is supplemented by face-to-face instruction.

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Semester: 0.5 Wellness/Fitness credit

This course may be repeated for credit.
This class introduces students to the fundamentals of fitness. Skills to create and maintain a personal fitness schedule are emphasized. Activities include Pilates, yoga, strength training with hand weights and resistance bands, kickboxing, aerobics, and circuit training. This course utilizes a fitness principles book and requires some writing as well as physical fitness testing.

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Semester: 0.5 Wellness/Fitness or Fine Arts credit

This beginning dance course is designed to expose students to dance as an opportunity for fitness development and as an art form. Students will learn the fundamentals of movement, dance technique, improvisation, anatomy, choreography, performance skills, and dance vocabulary. Hip-hop, jazz, tap, and ballet will be studied in this class. Dance 1 will help the dancer to develop collaboration and communication skills. Dance 1 students are required to perform in the Dance Showcase at the end of the semester. This course may be repeated for credit. Dance can be applied toward graduation credit in Wellness and Fitness or Performing Arts.

Grades: 10, 11, 12
Year: 1.0 Fine Arts or Wellness/Fitness credit
Prerequisite: Dance 1
Fee: $25

This course may be repeated for credit.
This beginning-intermediate level dance class will focus on technique development, enhancing perfor- mance skills, and the application of anatomy and kinesiology to dance, choreography, and combina- tions. Hip-hop, jazz, ballet, and tap dance will be studied. A beginning approach to dance composition will be utilized to aid the student in creating studies and dances for evaluation. Dance 2 students are required to perform in the Dance Showcase at the end of the semester.

Grades: 10, 11, 12
Semester: 0.5 Wellness/Fitness or Fine Arts credit Prerequisite: Audition
Fee: $40

This course may be repeated for credit.
This is an intermediate-advanced dance course for the student displaying excellent dance technique, exceptional performance skills, and the desire to grow as a dancer. This course will allow the dancer to gain an understanding of choreography principles, dance production, and performance qualities. Jazz, ballet, hip hop, contemporary, and modern dance will be studied and performed. Students must audition and will be placed in the spring. Dance Composition students are required to perform in the Dance Showcase at the end of the semester.

Grades: 10, 11, 12
Semester: 0.5 Wellness/Fitness or Fine Arts credit
Prerequisite: Audition

This course may be repeated for credit.
Intermediate/Advanced Dance Technique designed to improve dancer’s technical skills, abilities, and performance quality. Class will focus on strength, intermediate/advanced turn, jump, and leap skill combinations specific to dance team. Intermediate to advanced level dance training required. Teacher approval only.

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Semester: 0.5 Wellness/Fitness credit (Health) *Strongly recommended for 9th grade students.

Students enrolling in this course will develop appro- priate attitudes and behaviors to make wise decisions about contemporary health issues. Students will build upon previous health knowledge by investigating the issues that directly impact lives today and in the future. Topics covered in this course include personal decision making, communication skills, conflict resolution, public health issues, consequences of behavior, family dynamics, healthy self-image, prevention and detection of disease, and human growth and development including sexuality.

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Semester: 0.5 Wellness/Fitness credit

This course may be repeated for credit.
This is a beginning course designed to give students an appreciation for skill development in individual sports. The class will promote the fundamental skills for activities such as tennis, archery, frisbee, golf, badminton, table tennis, and pickleball. This course is designed to promote the recreational value of these units as lifelong activities. Students will learn the fundamental skills of each activity, how to keep score, and will participate in class tournaments.

Grades: 10, 11, 12
Semester: 0.5 Wellness/Fitness credit
Prerequisite: Students must be 15 years old by the end of the semester and be able to swim 500 yards. Fee: $65

This course is designed by the American Red Cross to prepare students to work as a professional lifeguard. Rescue techniques, CPR, and First Aid will be taught. Students will be required to purchase a pocket mask, textbook fee, and Red Cross certification fee.

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Semester: 0.5 Wellness/Fitness credit

This course may be repeated for credit.
Personal Fitness allows each student to focus on a personal target zone for aerobic exercise. The class utilizes innovative methods of training such as cross-fit training, functional weight training, and plyometric training to help students reach their fitness goals. The class is molded to promote life-long fitness and simulate what it would be like if they were to go to a gym or health club. Students will also learn proper techniques for the use of the weight room, the use of cardiovascular equipment, and how to make healthy choices regarding diet and food intake. All students regardless of previous experience can be successful in this class. This class is highly recommended for student that may not be involved with athletics but has a genuine interest in weight training and the new trends in fitness.

Grades: 10, 11, 12
Semester: 0.5 Wellness/Fitness credit
Fee: $15

This course provides students with a general overview of the field of sports medicine. It includes students with information about careers; scope of practice; legal and ethical responsibilities; injury prevention, treatment, and management; anatomy and physiology; nutrition; basic taping and wrapping techniques, and administrative functions. The course includes preparation for the American Red Cross Certification in Responding to Emergencies certification. Contact hours outside of the classroom shadowing/assisting a sports medicine professional are required as determined by the instructor.

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Semester: 0.5 Wellness/Fitness credit

This course may be repeated for credit.
Students will understand the value of lifetime leisure activities, personal fitness, and survival as it pertains to aquatics. This class is designed for both beginner and advanced swimmers. Skills and information presented in this class will include but not be limited to, stroke technique, water safety, and water survival techniques, principles of fitness while swimming, and target heart rate zone training and use.

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Semester: 0.5 Wellness/Fitness credit

This course may be repeated for credit.
Students will learn to be competent, literate, and enthusiastic about team sports. This course will teach students the skills needed to participate and succeed in game situations. In addition to game skills, students will learn to understand and use strategies appropriate to each game. Students will be taught in a manner that the values, rules, roles, and traditions within each sport are learned. This class requires full participation by all students and will use modified games to allow success for all. Using a sports education model, students will participate in roles such as coach, referee, trainer, safety official, scorekeeper, manager, publicist, and/or broadcaster.

Grades: 9,10, 11,12
Semester: 0.5 Wellness/Fitness credit

This course may be repeated for credit.
This class provides an opportunity to earn a wellness fitness credit while participating and assisting CT students with a variety of special needs. All students will learn about physical health, inclusion, and valuing differences.

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Semester: 0.5 Wellness/Fitness credit
Fee: $15/semester

This course may be repeated for credit.
This course is designed for students who are interest- ed in improving their level of strength while mastering the fundamentals of Olympic-style weightlifting exercises as well as learning basic principles of conditioning and core strength. The students will learn (1.) basic weightlifting exercises, (2.) safety procedures, proper lifting mechanics, and (3.) proper spotting techniques while using equipment. Throughout the course, special attention and emphasis will be placed on injury prevention for our competitive student-athletes. This course is recommended for 9th-grade competitive athletes as well as the general population students with weightlifting interests.

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Semester: 0.5 Wellness/Fitness credit
Fee: $15/semester

This course may be repeated for credit.
This course is designed for students who identify as female and are looking to increase their level of strength. It will provide experience in a variety of exercise methods and weightlifting techniques specifically designed for female athletes. An emphasis will be placed on developing muscle tone and strength, speed and agility training and injury prevention, video product along with a variety of cardiovascular activities and exercises. While this course has an emphasis on the need for women’s bodies, it is open to anyone.

Grades: 10, 11, 12
Semester: 0.5 Wellness/Fitness credit
Materials required: Yoga mat

This course is designed to be an entry level yoga class that is inclusive of all levels. Formats covered will include Vinyasa and sculpting. The practice of yoga promotes muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and breathing. Fitness assessments will be administered utilizing the Functional Movement System. The FMS is a screening tool, which measures motor control and range of motion levels.