Baseball Skills 20L
This course is designed to introduce you to intermediate baseball concepts, including strategies to manage nutrition levels and mental wellness and build upon your leadership skills. You will apply the rules of baseball and learn how baseball statistics and metrics are measured and how they can be used strategically to support athlete improvement.
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What Will I Learn?
You will examine the skill sets and training necessary for all positions and learn advanced skill techniques for hitting, throwing and baserunning as well as advanced offensive and defensive game strategies.
You will explore strategies for managing nutrition and mental wellness in-season and off-season as well as explore strategies for dealing with injuries.
You will extend your learning about leadership principles, relationships and community outreach to make the game of baseball more enjoyable for all those involved. You will continue to pursue concepts related to fair play and integrity and will research post-secondary options to play baseball.
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 Strategy 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 Tee
Base or Substitute
Reliable internet connection and device to submit course work, including speakers or headphones.
Video Recording Equipment or Smart Phone / Device
Basic Exercise Equipment (optional)
Supplied by Sask DLC
Online course material and course timetable
