For the purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings:
(1) AHSAA. The Alabama High School Athletic Association.
(2) AISA. The Alabama Independent School Association.
(3) ATHLETIC ACTIVITY.
a. This term includes any of the following activities:
1. Interscholastic athletics at any school.
2. Any athletic contest or competition other than interscholastic athletics that is sponsored by or associated with a school, including club-sponsored sports activities.
3. Competitive or noncompetitive cheerleading that is sponsored by or associated with a school.
4. Any practices, including interscholastic practices or scrimmages for any activities listed in this paragraph.
b. This term does not include any recreational sports activity that is not associated with a school, including a city or county recreational youth sports league.
(4) BOARD. The State Board of Education.
(5) SCHOOL. Any public or private K-12 school.
(6) STUDENT ATHLETE. A student who is enrolled in a K-12 school and participates in any athletic activity.