Instructor: Dr. Christine Rochester
Office: SC 139			Office Hours: M 9-10 AM, T 2-3, T and TR 11-11:30, W 11-12, 2-3 and F- By Appointment
Phone: 549-2660				
Credit Hours: 3			e-mail:Christine.Rochester@colostate-pueblo.edu
Class meeting time: Tuesday and Thursday 12:30-1:50PM 	Room: TBA

I. Course Catalog Description:

Basic skills and techniques of tennis, racquetball, badminton and golf; emphasis on teaching procedures in these activities.

II. Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

1. The student will:




1. Demonstrate knowledge and skill proficiency in racquet games, golf, disc golf and footbag.
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.

Basic instruction books on badminton, racquetball, golf, and tennis currently available at the library.

IV. Course Requirements and Assignments

1. Self Evaluation-20%


1. The student will state a minimum of 4 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-10%


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 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.


4. Unit Plan-20%
- Due November 6, 2003


1. Students will develop a detailed six-week unit plan that includes three lesson plans. See blackboard for unit plan requirements.


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 2nd during regular class time. (We will still meet for your oral self-evaluations during finals week!)


8. Skill Development

You are expected to be able to use the in the rules and skills of all sports covered in this class to participate in game play. Here are some of the skills you will be evaluated on. The student will demonstrate knowledge and competence in the following skills:

1. Badminton
1. Serving
2. Clears
3. Smash
4. Drop shot
5. Drives
2. Tennis
1. Forehand stroke
2. Backhand stroke
3. Serving
4. Volley
3. Golf
1. Different grips used
2. Proper golf swing / differences in clubs
3. Putting
4. Chipping
4. Racquetball
1. Forehand
2. Backhand
3. Serving
4. Corner shots

V. Grading Procedures

20% Self Evaluation				100 -96= A+
15% Class Presentations and Lesson Plans	95-93= A		
15% Fieldwork					92-90= A-
25% Unit Plan 					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 Tuedsay, Dec 2nd, 2003

To pass the course all of the following must be included.

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.

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.