Grade 12
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of kinesiology. Students will gain an understanding of body mechanics, physiological functions of muscles and movements, the psychological impact of athletic performance and explore careers within the kinesiology field.
This course will introduce students to the entrepreneurial mindset and the basic skills necessary to become an entrepreneur. The primary focus is identifying business opportunities using Design Thinking, creating a business plan using Lean Start-Up, and developing a plan to organize and promote the business. In addition, students may get opportunities throughout the year to…
This course is designed to provide students an advanced level of knowledge, skills, and understanding of body composition and the effect on health, nutritional needs of physically active individuals, qualitative biomechanics, application of therapeutic modalities, appropriate rehabilitation services, and aerobic training intensity programs. Students will develop aerobic fitness programs and rehabilitation programs.
Human Growth and Development is an examination of human development across the lifespan with emphasis on research, theoretical perspectives, and common physical, cognitive, emotional, and social developmental milestones. The course covers material that is generally taught in a postsecondary, one-semester introductory course in developmental psychology or human development.
This course is for the student who wants to pursue a career in education. Students will study child and adolescent development as well as principles of effective teaching and training. They will serve an unpaid internship under the guidance of their classroom teacher and an AISD elementary teacher gaining hands-on experience in planning and directing…
In this second-year course, students will participate as unpaid interns at elementary, junior high, or high schools under the supervision of their high school teacher and mentor teacher at the field site. They will expand their knowledge of effective teaching practices and will take on more responsibility in the classroom as they learn to evaluate…
#Certification opportunity: Certified Hospitality & Tourism Management Professional (AHLEI) & ServSafe Food Handler Students will integrate hands-on experience and project-based instruction to prepare for a career and/or postsecondary training in hospitality and hotel services. They will become familiar with all aspects of hotel operations, including developing communication and marketing skills; analyzing safety and security issues…
#Certification opportunity: ServSafe Food Handler Students will study the fundamentals of safely cooking and baking items commonly prepared in food service operations such as breakfast cookery, salads and dressings, soups and sandwiches, stocks and sauces, appetizers, seafood, poultry, meat, fruits, vegetables, yeast and quick breads, and desserts. They will learn to use technology to develop…
This introductory course will give students knowledge of private enterprise systems, the impact of global business, marketing of goods and services, advertising, and product pricing. They will practice word processing and other technological communication skills as they learn to analyze the sales process and financial management principles, the role that government and the legal system…
#Certification opportunity: ServSafe Manager This course will give students the opportunity to extend the content and enhance the skills introduced in Culinary Arts. Students will evaluate global cuisines including the culture, history, and indigenous ingredients; develop a comprehensive protein product knowledge including fish and shellfish products; develop advanced pastry and baking skills; and evaluate nutrition…