Course Description

Whether you enjoy swimming, dancing, swinging a golf club, pitching a ball, running, bicycling, hiking, fishing, skiing or e-sports our bodies are in constant motion, adapting to every challenge we ask of them. Through the lens of sports and movement, this year-long lab-based class will examine the role anatomy, physiology and biomechanics play in sports.  Our labs will focus on understanding our own bodies capabilities, how we can safely challenge our bodies, optimize performance, fuel the systems that provide us with energy and prevent injury.

This class will fulfill the requirements of a high-school anatomy and physiology class and will cover the skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, and digestive systems along with specialized studies in biomechanics directly related to the sport(s) of the students choosing. Because of the unique focus of this class, it is also appropriate for those that have previously studied anatomy and wish to delve deeper into the biomechanics and physics of the moving body. 

Each week students will be responsible for completing the week’s reading and applicable formative assignments (vocabulary, short self-assessment quizzes, and note-taking). Over the course of the year we will explore topics through project based learning, weekly labs and scientific reports and articles as applicable. Readings will be provided via PDF.

At the end of the year each student will receive a final grade, a summary of the class, and a personalized note on their learning progression.

Course Grading:  

Exams, projects, lab assessments: 60% of final grade 

Homework: 30% of final grade 

Class participation: 10% of final grade

Schedule

Tuesdays 8:45-10:00 AND Thursdays 11:45-1:15 

*both days are required for this class

Pricing

Applied Anatomy is offered as part of both our comprehensive and our complete High school program OR as a stand alone class with a monthly cost of $100.

There is a one time material fee of: $90