Course Syllabus

Course: PE 2893

Division: Social and Behavioral Science
Department: Physical Education
Title: Intercollegiate Basketball - Men

Semester Approved: Spring 2019
Five-Year Review Semester: Summer 2024
End Semester: Fall 2024

Catalog Description: This course is for second-year members of the men's intercollegiate basketball team at Snow College. Course is not repeatable for credit.

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 1; Lecture: 1; Lab: 2-8

Prerequisites: Instructor's permission required

Justification: Physical activity is an important component of lifetime health and wellness. Physical activity can lead to positive physiological and psychological outcomes. Obesity, cardiovascular disease, Type-II diabetes, osteoporosis and cancer risk may be reduced with physical activity. Physical activity has been identified as an effective antidepressant and treatment for depression. This class will provide access to physical activity for students enrolled.


Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to demonstrate the skills, fundamentals and rules of basketball. Students will be assessed through on court testing and evaluation.

Students will be able to demonstrate the leadership qualities associated with playing as a team. Students will be evaluated by leadership opportunities throughout the semester.

Students will be able to explain and discuss the use of physical conditioning techniques and training skills. Students will be assessed through on court testing and evaluation.


Content:
This course will cover all the fundamentals of basketball including:
• Offense
• Defense
• Team play
• Special situations
• Conditioning

Key Performance Indicators:
Students will be evaluated on:

their level of play in games. 20 to 30%

participation in practices and conditioning skills.  20 to 30%

work ethic and attitude. 20 to 30%

ability to work within a team environment. 20 to 30%


Representative Text and/or Supplies:
Coaches' handouts


Pedagogy Statement:
This class will be taught by lecture and lab which allows the students to learn about participating on an intercollegiate sports team.

Instructional Mediums:
Lecture/Lab

Maximum Class Size: 20
Optimum Class Size: 16