COURSE NAME: STRENGTH/CONDITIONING
PREREQUISITE: HEALTH/PE Student participates in at least two sports at PSHS.
The title of the class summarizes it's goals and objectives. Approximately 50% of the time is spent weight training and weight lifting, with an emphasis on the Olympic Lifts and their assistance exercises. The remaining time is given to developing strength, flexibility, mobility and coordination using bodyweight calisthenics and gymnastics. Some time is also spent on speed and agility training, using technique drills, speed ladders, proper nutrition, sleep, and sports psychology. Because the class is geared toward developing athleticism, enrollment preference is given to multi-sport athletes and others involved in extracurricular athletic programs. It is expected that those who enroll in the class enjoy hard physical workouts and learning and practicing complex physical skills.