Do you know what sport or recreational activity is best for you? Now you can find out! Learn about kayaking, pickleball, volleyball, bowling, softball, and more -- to find the perfect “fit” for activities that you can love both now and in the future. And it’s a health science credit!

How to get the most out of Sports and Recreation for Everyone with Kerrie Berends, PhD:

• First, read the course materials below before listening to the recordings.

• Then have a notebook ready and available for class notes while you watch the recordings.

• Read assignments before listening to the recordings.
  

• Watch that week’s recording again if you need to revisit information from our live session.

• Do the assignments, quizzes, and any extra work assigned AFTER you have watched the recordings.
  

• Once the course is completed to the parent's and professor’s satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records.

Total class meetings: 4

Duration: 60 minutes per class

Prerequisite: None

Suggested grade level: 9th to 12th grade

Suggested credit: 1/3 semester Health Science, Physical Education, or Social Studies

Instructor: Kerrie Berends, PhD

Instructor Email: dr_berends@msn.com

Course description: Would you like to learn about several different types of sports and recreational activities? In this course, you will learn about pickleball, horseshoe pitching, badminton, volleyball, softball, and more! We will explore the history, equipment, rules, variations, physical requirements, and other fun details! You don’t have be an athlete to take or enjoy this course, as it is designed to teach you how to enjoy many activities that you can participate in recreationally for the rest of your life!

Course outline: Four sports per day covering the items listed in the course description.

Course materials: Recommend (not required): The Sports Rules Book, 9781492567592 (https://amzn.to/3dmPzns) – Available used inexpensively, but make sure you purchase the 4th edition.

Homework: Daily quizzes that cover the information taught on the previous day. Quizzes are computer-graded for immediate feedback. Total out-of-class homework per day is 1-hour max.

Technical Help: If you have any technical trouble or questions about course content, please email us at homeschoolconnections@gmail.com.

©2021 Homeschool Connections and Kerrie Berends, PhD.  All rights reserved. This course is designed by Kerrie Berends, PhD.

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