Instructor: Dr. Christine Rochester
Office: SC 139		Office Hours: MW 2-4PM; F 1-2PM and by appointment
Phone: 549-2660				
Credit Hours: 2			e-mail:christine.rochester@colostate-pueblo.edu
Class meeting time: MW 11-12AM	Room: SC Gymnasium

I. Course Catalog Description:

Teaching skills procedures and techniques of physical activities and games including track/field, basketball and softball. Prerequisite: EXHP 345

II. Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

1. The student will:

1. Demonstrate knowledge and skill proficiency in a variety of team sports.
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.

IV. Course Requirements and Assignments

1. Self Evaluation- 15%


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 to meet your set forth goals and objectives that will be submitted to the instructor during the final class meeting, a second copy will be placed in your portfolio.


2. Peer Teachings and Lesson Plans –20%


1. The students will sign up to teach several fifteen-minute activity lessons to peers during class time. One lesson will come from your text.
2. Whoever signs up first earns the privilege of teaching that activity.
3. The person teaching the lesson must post the lesson on blackboard so each member of the class can access it.
4. Being absent or unprepared for the lesson you are teaching is unacceptable and you will get a zero for that lesson.
5. The instructor of the course and a peer will evaluate your lesson.
6. You are required to write a reflective journal about your lesson.


3. Field Experience/Project
- Teaching K-12 Students– 10%


1. Chose a school/recreation center and complete a project outside of class time.
2. Student attendance logs must be turned in during the last week of the semester.
3. Journals on your learning experiences from your work are required.
4. Failure to turn in evidence of your work results in a zero for Field Experience/Project.


4. Writing Assignments 15%


1. The students will complete 4-5 computer generated or typed assignments research papers. All research papers are to 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 not stamped at the beginning of class, the day the assignment is due, will be considered late. Late work can earn a maximum of 50% of the total grade.
2. Research topics to include but are not limited to:

Adolescent Health in the U.S. Today

Team Sports in the Physical Education Curriculum

Whole Person Development through Physical Education. How is it done?

Non traditional physical activities where is their place in PE?

3. Personal Journals - 10%
Minimum six journals 3 due at midterm March 3rd

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 you were in or are in presently (or an event that occurred).
2. Describe your reaction and the reaction of others to the situation.
3. Analyze your reaction to the situation.
4. What can you learn from your analysis (implications)?
2. You are required to attend a minimum of two basketball and two baseball or softball games and at least one track or field event. Different levels are preferable. (i.e. and elementary basketball game and a USC basketball game) Your written journals are evidence that you attended the games or meets. You may turn in one journal for each sport.
3. Journals on your fieldwork must also be submitted.


4. Skill Evaluation - 15%

All students must meet minimal requirements of the following skills:

1. Shooting
2. Passing
3. Team Play
4. Defense
5. Two ball dribbling
6. Ball handling routine development
7. Striking at a target with a long implement


5. Attendance, Participation and Effort - 15%

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. GYM AND CLASSROOM EXPERIENCES: Daily participation in all sessions is integral to the success of this class; if students are not present, they are neither contributing nor learning. More than two absences can result in a lowered course grade. Arriving late twice constitutes one absence. An absence when classmates are presenting counts as two absences. To be discussed more at first class meeting.

• Instructor reserves the option to penalize late work, and to refuse to accept late work.
• USC's policies and recommendations for student rights and responsibilities will be followed.
• Students are expected to utilize blackboard for this course.

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.