Subject: Elective, Health & Medicine

Sports Science

Course Type: Standard High School

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Credits: 0.5

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Course Description

This introductory course offers the student an opportunity to learn the technical and practical aspects of the field of Sports Science. This course includes career exploration, as well as the role physics, biomechanics, and physiology play in sports. Specific sports covered, are: automobile racing, gymnastics, golf, figure skating, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field, football, baseball, volleyball, basketball, cycling, and boxing.

Textbook: Sports Science© Excel Education Systems, Inc. - 2020

Course Objectives

Explain the role sports scientists play in the development of sports safety and nutrition.

Describe the role basic biomechanics concepts play in various sports.

Explain the variety of methods sports scientists use to study human movement in sports.

Describe how Newton’s Laws of Motion are applied in Sports Science.

Discuss how basic physiology concepts are applied in sports.

Describe intensive training regimens and their importance to athletes’ success.

Explain the role of the neuromuscular system in athletes.

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Course Contents

Module TitleModule Topic(s)
Physics in Sports - Part 1
Physics in Sports - Part 2
Physics in Sports - Part 3
Biomechanics in Sports - Part 1
Biomechanics in Sports - Part 2
Biomechanics in Sports - Part 3
Physiology in Sports - Part 1
Physiology in Sports - Part 2
Physiology in Sports - Part 3

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Recognized & Respected Nationwide

At Excel High School, we are proud to be regionally accredited by Cognia, along with additional accreditations from NCA, SACS, NWAC, and the Middle States Association. Our programs meet the same rigorous standards as public schools, giving you the confidence of earning a well-respected diploma.

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Excel High School’s regionally accredited diploma is accepted by colleges and universities around the world. With our recognized accreditation, you can confidently pursue higher education wherever your journey takes you.