Course title

Sports, Exercise and Health Science

Pre-requisite

Biology 1 and Algebra 1

Course description

Sport; exercise and health science involves the study of the science that underpins physical performance. The course incorporates the traditional disciplines of anatomy and physiology; biomechanics; psychology; and nutrition. Students cover a range of topics and carry out practical (experimental) investigations in both laboratory and field settings. This provides an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and understanding necessary to apply scientific principles and critically analyze human performance. Where relevant; the course will address issues of ethics by considering sport; exercise; and health relative to the individual in a global context.

School country

United States

School state

Arizona

School city

Scottsdale

School / district Address

8500 E. Jackrabbit Road

School zip code

85250

Requested competency code

Lab Science

Date submitted

Approved

Yes

Approved competency code

  • LADV
  • Advanced science
  • LBIO
  • Biology

Approved date

Online / Virtual

No