Capistrano Valley High – Basketball

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course is an introduction and advance study of the rules, techniques, physical skills, and strategies of the game of basketball. Students will be introduced to the game from historical and technical perspectives; learning the origin and rules, then developing their individual skills through a series of demonstrations, drills, and individual performance tasks and reinforcing their skill through competitive games and tournament experiences. This course is intended to get students exercising and to understand the values of basketball and exercise in terms of overall health, fitness, and wellness. Excellence- in mind (knowledge), body (fitness), and spirit (kindness, service, gratitude) will be endorsed. The basketball course will emphasize technique according to skill level. Students will also be exposed to the 5 components of fitness (Cardiovascular Endurance, Muscular-Strength, Muscular Endurance, Flexibility, and Body Composition). This course meets the Physical Education requirement. Course can be taken multiple times.