Baseball Skills 30L
This course is designed to engage students in advanced baseball concepts. You will will explore topics such as the culture and philosophy of baseball, how to analyze advanced skills and explore methods of dealing with self-care. You will learn about the use of analytics, sportsmanship, developing community partnerships and secondary careers in baseball.
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What Will I Learn?
Through this course you will examine elite level skills and techniques in fielding, hitting and pitching as well as drills to assist in attaining high-level performance. You will also investigate the advanced coaching strategies surrounding offence, defense, pitching, hitting and game decisions.
You will examine how the rules and analytics of baseball have evolved over time, as well as the impact baseball has on various cultures.
You will explore the non-playing careers within the game including coaching, umpiring, recruiting and broadcasting.
You will also advance your knowledge of self-care, sportsmanship, team building and leadership.
While taking this course, it is a benefit to have access to a baseball coach or other knowledgeable mentor that can provide feedback, but this is not required.
The course includes videos and resources created in partnership with Going Yard Baseball Academy based in Saskatoon.
Units of Study
The Game of Baseball
Developing the Athlete
Game Stratgey and Tactics
Fair Play and Integrity
Leadership and Community Engagement
Pathways in Baseball
Exams
No Proctored Exams
What is a proctor?Course Materials
You Will Need
Baseball
Baseball bat
Baseball glove
Baseball batting tee
Base or substitute
Reliable internet connection and device to submit course work, including speakers or headphones.
Video recording equipment or smartphone/device
Basic exercise equipment (optional)
Supplied by Sask DLC
Online course material and course timetable
