Instructor: Dr. Christine Rochester				Office: SC/LH 139
Office Hours: M 9-10 AM, Tuesday 2-3, Tuesday and Thursday 11-11:30, 
Wednesday 11-12, 2-3 and Fridays- By Appointment 
Office Phone: 549-2660: Fax 549-2549			Home Phone: 485-3086
Email: Christine.Rochester@colostate-pueblo.edu				
Class Time:1:00-1:50 MW  Gym/Soccer field	Credit hours- 2

I. Course Catalog Description:

Teaching procedures, skills and techniques of physical activities and games including soccer and volleyball.

II. Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

1. The student will:
1. Demonstrate knowledge and skill proficiency in a variety of team sports and cooperative learning games.
2. Demonstrate and understand similarities between games.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of rules and procedures of games applying them during game play, class discussions, exams and portfolios.
4. Demonstrate the ability to plan and collaborate with peers.
5. Gain knowledge and understanding of how to teach games to K-12 students.
6. Engage in reflective practices.
7. Gain knowledge and understanding of student assessment in the physical education setting.

III. Required Reading Materials:

Griffin, L., Mitchell, S., & Oslin, J. (1997). Teaching sports concepts and skills: A tactical approach. Human Kinetics.

Rohnke, K., & Butler, S. (1995). Quicksilver: Adventure games, initiative problems, trust activities and a guide to effective leadership. Kendall/Hunt Publishing.

IV. Course Requirements and Assignments

1. Self Evaluation-20%
1. The student will state a minimum of 5 learning goals and performance objectives for the course.
2. The student will explain how he or she will evaluate his or her performance in reaching the five goals and objectives. Both a & b are to be typed and one copy will be submitted to the instructor by the end of the second week of class, another copy will be placed in the student’s portfolio.
3. Your final typed self-evaluation of your accomplishments in meeting your set forth goals and objectives will be submitted to the instructor during the final class of the semester. Please place a second copy will be placed in your portfolio.


2. Class Presentation and Lesson Plans–20%
1. The students will sign up to teach a minimum of two ~ fifteen-minute activity lessons to peers during class time.
2. Whoever signs up first earns the privilege of teaching that activity.
3. Your first 15 minute lesson will be an adventure education activity. You may take these activities from your Quicksilver text or find another appropriate reference.
4. A lesson plan must be submitted to the instructor a minimum of one class period before the activity is to be taught. Please see sample lesson plan and rubric evaluation criteria on blackboard.


3. Field Experience/Project
- Teaching K-12 Students– 15%
1. Students that desire to earn an A+, A, A- or B+ in the course must choice a school/recreation center and complete a project outside of class time.
2. The fieldwork must occur during the current semester and must be related to the specific learning objectives and outcomes of the course.
3. Attendance logs must be placed in your portfolio.
4. A minimum of two journals on your learning experiences from your fieldwork is required
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4. Writing Assignments-20%
1. The students will complete 5 computer generated or typed assignments. Two assignments will come from the list of topics below. The other three assignments will be given to the students during class. If you are absent you must get the assignment from a classmate. Any required papers will be 1 1/2 –3 pages in length and be graded for the following intellectual standards: Clarity, Accuracy, Precision, Relevance, Depth, Breadth, Logic and Significance. Information on these intellectual standards will be provided. All assignments done outside of class will be stamped upon entering class. All papers must be stamped at the beginning of class, the day the assignment is due, if not they will be considered late. Late work can earn a maximum of 50% of the total grade.
2. See black board for written assignment evaluation information. All papers must follow the K-12 Teacher Preparation Guidelines available on blackboard.
3. Two of your written assignments will explain how a team sports class can serve as a way to teach the following topics. Pick only one of the following for each paper.

The mind-body connection		Nutrition
Stress 					Body composition assessment	
Social support 				Exercise prescription
Perceptions				Weight management, eating disorders
Spirituality 				Sexually transmitted diseases
Fitness assessments 			Cardiovascular wellness
Cancer prevention 			Addictive behavior 



5. Reflective Journals-10%
(6 minimum including fieldwork journals)

Personal Journals will be a collection of your reflective thoughts. Not a log of what happened.

1. Your journals should answer the following questions.
1. Describe in detail a significant situation (or an event that occurred) you were in or are in presently.
   1. This can occur in class!
2. Describe your reaction to the situation.
3. Analyze you reaction to the situation.
4. What can you learn from your analysis (implications)?
2. Journals on your fieldwork must also be submitted.
6. Exams-15%
1. Exam questions will come from course content and class discussions 2 x 100 points = 200 points
7. Exam Dates
1. Mid-term during class.
2. Final Exam - December 3rd during regular class time. (We will still meet for your oral self-evaluations during finals week!)

V. Grading Procedures

20% Self Evaluation				100–96= A+
20% Class Presentations and Lesson Plans	95-93= A		
15% Fieldwork					92-90= A-
20% Written Assignments				89-85= B+
10% Reflective Journals				84-80= B
15% Exams					79-70= C
100%						69-60= D
						59 and Below F

Notebooks must be submitted to the instructor on Monday, Dec 1st 2003. To pass the course all of the following must be included-Exclusion of any of the following is reason for a failing grade!.

1. Written assignments –stamped or unstamped.
2. Self-evaluations-Initial and Final.
3. Class handouts.
4. Your Lesson Plans.
5. Description and log of all content and activities presented in class.
6. Journals of your thoughts and feelings about significant events in your life, education, classes, your writings and your readings.
7. Evidence of your completed project if you want an A+,A, A- or B+.
8. Assessment examples used in class and fieldwork.

Attendance, Effort and Participation

If you are not in class you cannot participate, interact, learn course content or have fun with us. Your presence is important! If you are absent due to an excusable school sponsored activity, illness, or emergency it is recommended that you notify the instructor before the absence. Failure to do so may result in inability to make up missed assignments or exams. See instructor for uncontrollable circumstances. Two absences are permitted. For every absence after your first two you will have a 5% deduction in grade your final grade.

The instructor may drop a student for unexcused absences.

ADA -Statement:

This University abides by the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which stipulates that no student shall be denied the benefits of an education "solely by reason of a handicap." If you have a documented disability that may impact your performance in this class and for which you may require accommodations, please see the instructor as soon as possible, within the first two weeks of class, to arrange accommodations. In order to receive accommodations, you must be registered with and provide documentation of your disability to, the Disability Services Office, which is located in the Psychology Building, Room 232.