Each semester of successfully completed Aerospace Science will fulfill and substitute for a semester of required P.E. If P.E credit has been fulfilled, subsequent Aerospace Science classes are counted as Elective credits.
Courses are offered at Ferguson Education Center.
Aerospace Science / Air Force JROTC Courses
Aerospace Science I AFJROTC
This is a 3-part course involving History, Leadership and Wellness designed to acquaint students with the historical development of flight, principles of military leadership, and physical fitness. Students review the development of flight from ancient legends to space flight. The leadership training relates directly to the academic subject matter with time management, study habits, basic drill movements, and customs and courtesies making up the core. Air Force uniforms are worn one day per week. Air Force grooming standards will apply. Wellness involves calisthenics, running, and team sports. The Presidential Fitness Test is used to measure levels of
physical fitness and focus individual exercise programs.
Prerequisites: Fall semester is a prerequisite for Spring Semester
Aerospace Science II AFJROTC
This course is a continuation in the study of Aerospace History, Leadership, and Wellness for students who have successfully completed Aerospace Science I AFJROTC. Academic emphasis is on the aerospace environment, human requirements of flight, and the principles of flight and navigation. The course begins with a discussion of the basics of flight. Discussions include the forces of lift, drag, thrust, and weight. After an understanding of that, the discussion shifts to the environment, & how that environment affects flight. Next comes discussion of the atmosphere and weather. Leadership Education emphasis is on understanding individual and group behavior, improving communication skills, and the introduction to leadership theories. Cadets are required to participate in wellness training and activities to help motivate them to lead active, healthy lifestyles beyond program requirements and into their adult lives.
Prerequisites: Aerospace I
Aerospace Science III AFJROTC
This is a 3 part course involving Space Exploration, Leadership, and Wellness. Space Exploration discusses the principles of propulsion systems, fundamentals of rocketry and its application to spacecraft, principles of space travel and physiological aspects of space exploration. Orbits and propulsion are also covered. Artificial satellites and space probes are studied. The leadership portion covers life skills, personal and professional management, finances, stress, citizenship, and ethics. Students employ these principles by holding key leadership positions in the corps. Wellness involves calisthenics, running, and team sports. The Presidential Fitness Test is used to measure levels of physical fitness and focus individual exercise programs.
Prerequisites: Aerospace II
Aerospace Science IV AFJROTC
This is a 3 part course involving Corps Management, Principles of Management and Wellness. This course is unique to other aerospace science courses. Corps Management offers hands-on experience in the management of corps activities. Students must plan, organize, coordinate, direct, and control corps activities. They practice communication, decision-making, personal interaction, managerial and organizational skills. The Principles of Management leadership course teaches students the principles of discipline, standards, and conduct in all daily endeavors. Career guidance is offered. Wellness involves calisthenics, running, and team sports. The Presidential Fitness Test is used to measure levels of physical fitness and focus individual exercise programs.
Prerequisites: Aerospace III