“I lift up my eyes to the mountains - where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:1-2
OVERVIEW
Students will explore the principles of Sports Psychology and their influence on performance, through both theoretical and practical classes. Students explore the techniques of goal setting, mental imagery and optimal arousal in preparing for sporting events. Students will investigate sociocultural factors that influence physical activity and consider opportunities and barriers to participation for various population groups and settings. Students also explore the importance of making healthy decisions and discuss strategies to encourage others to ensure that they are being good stewards of the bodies and lives that God has given them. Students will participate in a variety of games or programs aimed at increasing the inclusivity of sports to different groups within the community.
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“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore, I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.” 1 Corinthians 9:24-27