Seward County Community College/Area Technical School
Course Syllabus
- TITLE OF COURSE: PE B2161 - Varsity Athletics IV Baseball
- COURSE DESCRIPTION: 1 credit hour lab. The course will involve daily practice before a matches and/or game. The course will also involve participating in collegiate games and/or matches in accordance with the NJCAA, Jayhawk Conference and the guidelines of the SCCC/ATS Athletic Department. Players will gain competitive skills and improve skills that they already possess by competing against competition at the collegiate level. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
- PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT: The Seward County Community College/Area Technical School physical education program will broaden the understanding of fitness for life by providing general education, appropriate technology, and professional development opportunities that promote a healthy lifestyle.
- TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS: None
- SCCC OUTCOMES: Students who successfully complete this course will demonstrate the ability to do the following SCCC/ATS Institutional Outcomes.
- Outcome #5 - Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
- Outcome #7 - Identify the diverse cultures, creeds, and life styles of America and world community
- COURSE OUTCOMES:
- To provide the opportunity to learn the fundamental skills of the game.
- To provide the opportunity to learn the theories and behaviors necessary in competing and improving in a team sport.
- To provide the opportunity to learn various strategies involved in the game that can be applied at the collegiate level.
- To provide the opportunity to develop the necessary physical, mental and emotional conditioning that is necessary to be able to compete at the collegiate level.
- COURSE OUTLINE:
- Weight Training and Conditioning
- Running
- Jumping
- Lateral Movement
- Passing
- Catching
- Defending
- Game Strategies
- INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:
- Lecture
- Demonstration and explanation
- Participation
- Practice supervision
- INSTRUCTIONAL AND RESOURCE MATERIALS:
- Weight lifting: free weights and various machine equipment
- Aerobic machines: bikes, treadmills, steppers, tracks, etc.
- Interval Cardiovascular Conditioning
- Equipment related to the game
- Video tapes and related equipment
- Baseball Field
- METHODS OF ASSESSMENT: Methods of assessing the general course outcomes and the specific course competencies include attendance and participation in practice sessions or other assigned activities.
- SCCC /ATS Instructional Outcome #5 will be assessed and measured by the player’s ability to adapt to their basketball game to that of their opponent.
- SCCC/ATS Instructional Outcome #7 will be assessed and measured by their communication with the other team members that may have a different culture or religion.
- ADA STATEMENT: If you believe that you are entitled to special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Dean of Student Services at 620-417-1016 or visit the office located in the Hobble Academic Building.
Syllabus Reviewed: March 2014