2013 lhs course selection guide - Longview Independent School ...

ATHLETICS
GENERAL INFORMATION
FRESHMEN ATHLETIC TRYOUTS
NCAA ELIGIBILITY
GENERAL INFORMATION
The vision of the Longview Athletic Program is to be recognized as a high school sports model by
exemplifying the principles and practices of a championship high school in both the sport and
academics of high school athletics. We intend to achieve statewide status as a high school through
unwavering commitment to integrity, service and quality, while emphasizing the partnership among
our community, fans, coaches, players, staff and administration.
Student Objectives:
Given an 18-week period, the learner will understand the concept of team building, learning to
adapt to competitive competition and individual skills in weight lifting, speed and agility at the high
school level.
Major Activities:
Individual fundamentals
Concepts and team building
Individual skill improvement: weight lifting, agility and speed exercises
Minimum Requirements for Course:
The athlete will be required to suit out and participate in all activities.
The athlete will be required to attend all after school practices and competitions.
The athlete will be required to pass all academic classes.
The athlete who becomes ineligible will be required to suit out and participate during the athletic
period.
Grading System:
The athlete will be required to suit out and participate during the athletic period.
The athlete will be required to attend after school practices and competitions.
Assessment of Student Performance:
The athlete will be evaluated on the following:
Understanding
Competitive competition
Individual improvement
TEKS Objectives:
Physical Education 9-12
116.55 B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, 116.56 B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7
Note: Students may receive only two state credits in physical education for athletics. All credits
earned in athletics after two credits are earned as local credits.
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