Course Syllabus

Course: PE 1225

Division: Social and Behavioral Science
Department: Physical Education
Title: Softball

Semester Approved: Spring 2022
Five-Year Review Semester: Summer 2027
End Semester: Fall 2027

Catalog Description: This course teaches the fundamentals of softball and team play. This class is repeatable up to 2 times for credit.

Semesters Offered: Spring
Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 1; Lecture: 0; Lab: 2
Repeatable: Yes.


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, osteoperosis 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:
Rules of softball Assessment and participation through class observation

Importance of team play Assessment and participation through class observation

Fundamental skills  Final assessment


Content:
• Rules
• Field markings
• Safety factors
• Skill fundamentals
• Sportsmanship

Physical Education disciplines and Snow College athletic teams value human diversity. They will strive to represent that diversity in team/class materials and course content through examples, assignments, texts, etc.

Key Performance Indicators:
Participation 20 to 30%

Final 20 to 40%

Attendance 20 to 40%

Assessment 20 to 30%


Pedagogy Statement:
It is anticipated that this course will have both lecture time as well as time for practicing skills, assessments etc.

This course will promote inclusion by structuring assessment and teaching methods with the specific philosophy of valuing each participants effort to improve, no matter the social category or demographic group they identify or fit into.

Instructional Mediums:
Lab

Maximum Class Size: 30
Optimum Class Size: 20