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July 13-31
GRADES 9-12
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
TRACK AND FIELD TRAINING AND TECHNIQUES Entering Grades 9-12 – This course will include workouts and supplemental training methods to improve students’ running form, endurance and understanding of various events such as jumps, hurdles and sprints. These training methods are used in the De Anza College track and field program, and will help students improve as competitive athletes.
VOLLEYBALL SKILLS AND DRILLS
Entering Grades 9-12 – This course is designed to help students improve their volleyball skills and develop a greater appreciation for this team sport. Students will practice basic moves and learn about game strategy while engaging in drills and matches. This course is taught by De Anza College volleyball team coaches and players.
WATER POLO SKILLS AND DRILLS
Entering Grades 9-12 – This course will introduce
and expand fundamental water polo skills, drills and strategies. Students will be taught proper passing and shooting techniques to build teamwork and tactical approaches. Basic game rules and concepts will be covered through engaging drills and game simulations. Students who take this class must already have the ability to tread water and swim freestyle for three minutes without stopping. This class is taught by De Anza college water polo coaches.
Register at deanza.edu/academy 408.864.8817 • communityeducation@deanza.edu
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, ENGINEERING and ROBOTICS
INTEGRATED ENGINEERING
Entering Grades 9-12 – This class is tailored for high school students who want to tinker, experiment
and invent, while applying design thinking and the engineering design process. Students will learn the fundamentals of programming the BBC micro:bit and Circuit Playground Express, using JavaScript Blocks
and Python. As they learn the capabilities of these two platforms, students will be challenged to apply them
in solving problems identified through their personal interests. Students will also use cardboard engineering in combination with these platforms to build basic mechanical devices and electric circuits for prototyping their ideas. No programming experience is required! This course is offered in partnership with the Krause Center for Innovation.
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