Athletics Back in the School Day (Part II)

As I stated in my post of August 4, 2011, the following is the reply to my questions about athletics being back in the school day. I continue to have conversations with Mr. Hancock about how athletics has been incorporated into the curriculum, but I don't think it would be in the best interest of the students to publish that. I will share my correspondence offline with any parent or teacher who is interested, just send me an email.

Margo,

1. Will athletics count as a PE credit, and if not, is it an elective?

Athletics will count as an elective.

2. Who will be teaching this "class" and what standards/benchmarks are
being applied?

Certified Teachers/Coaches:  Lane, Watson, Ward, Terry, Rogers

3. What will students be doing when they are not in a sport?

Off season Curriculum, Weights and Conditioning, Dual Credit courses for
students who qualify (sophomores may take dual credit if they have a 3.7
GPA)

4. Is it mandatory that student athletes enroll in athletics during the
7th period?

Yes, but they can change at semester into another course (elective) or
if they qualify may take dual credit.

5. Is athletics still considered extracurricular?

Co-Curricular

6. Will student athletes be expected to practice on Mondays?

Not at this time.

Cloudcroft High School Athletics
Curriculum and Competency Framework
2011-2012

General Competencies

The following general competencies will be addressed in the CHS
athletics elective, regardless of which sport the student had chosen for
his or her focus: 
1. Knowledge and understanding of the activity, including the
history, philosophy rules, terminology, strategies and tactics, and the
value of the sport as a lifetime activity.
2.  Acquisition and practice of skills and of proper attitudes
regarding competition, sportsmanship, cooperation and teamwork.
3. Acquisition and practice of positive values and behaviors,
including work ethics, pride, commitment, motivation, aspiration,
discipline, respect for others, appreciation of healthy competition,
goal setting and attainment, self-control, self-esteem, and individual
responsibility.

Athletic Competencies

The following athletic competencies will be addressed in the CHS
athletics elective, as modified by each instructor based on whether the
student's focus is Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Track & Field,
or Volleyball:
1. Knowledge and understanding of biomechanical, psychological,
physiological, safety, nutritional, and health aspects of the sport.
2. Acquisition of knowledge and skill regarding injury prevention
and care.
3. Participation in a program of progressive fitness designed for
lifelong application.
4. Acquisition and practice of healthy behavior.
5. Cooperation, sportsmanship and developing a proper perspective
regarding competition.
6. Goal setting and achievement.
7. Appreciation of pride in achievement, teamwork, and fair play.

Assessment

Grading will be assessed on participation in and performance of
activities that address the competencies listed above. Students' grades
will be based on attendance and participation in daily activities, along
with a semester exam which will include a physical performance component
and may also include a written knowledge component.  Final grades will
be either "S" or "U." Students earning a final grade of "S" will
received credit for the elective.

If you need any additional information, please contact me.
Thanks.
Lisa Morales