Both fast pitch and slow pitch rules will be covered. In addition to learning skills such as hitting, catching, bunting, fielding the ball, throwing, pitching, offensive play, and defensive play, students will learn how to fill out a score sheet. Students will actually umpire during the tournament set up in class. As in all sports, safety is covered and the catcher will be required to wear a mask. Also included will be the care and purchase of equipment, rules, scoring, and the history of softball.
Evaluation is by skills, knowledge, and participation.
This is an elective course for juniors and seniors. It is an introductory course for ninth grade. This course is entitled Concepts II for ninth grade. This course is devised to develop skill, interest, and appreciation of weight training as a worthwhile physical skill activity. The effects of weight training on muscles, neuromuscular coordination, the cardiovascular and respiratory systems will be discussed along with the proper weight training and technique.