Grade 10 students at College Heights Secondary School (CHSS) will soon be able to step up to the plate and have it count towards graduation.
School District 57 (SD57) approved the new board authorized course 'Baseball 10' at last night’s regular public meeting (May 26).
“Baseball 10 is designed to develop individual skills, knowledge, and leadership at the beginner and intermediate levels,” reads the course framework.
“Along with the physical aspects of baseball, this course will utilize classroom sessions to focus on team tactics and strategies, health and nutrition, field care and maintenance, and goal setting and time management.”
The course will also use facilities in the community, including the Northern Sports Centre, Rotary Field, and the community fields shared by CHSS and the College Heights Community Association.
The class will travel to these locations using city buses when needed.
“There is a grade 11 baseball course and so this would naturally flow in as a continuation of courses at College Heights,” noted Trustee Trent Derrick during the meeting.
“Baseball 10 is to provide students with the opportunity to develop as athletes through a variety of strategies including skill development, resistance training, plyometric training, goal setting and time management, and theoretical learning,” reads the new course rationale.
“This class allows students of emerging and developing skill levels to develop their skills in a safe, non-threatening environment. For students that are more proficient, this course will allow for further skills development with continual feedback along with knowledge of how physical training and healthy choices will impact their athletic development.”
SD57 Superintendent Anita Richardson noted administration supports the inclusion of the new course.
“I think it's valuable for our students and with respect that it might want to be adopted at other schools down the road as well.”
