ATHL A241: Fastpitch Team
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Curriculum Committee Approval Date | 12/08/2021 |
| Top Code | 083550 - Intercollegiate Athletics |
| Units | 3 Total Units |
| Hours | 162 Total Hours (Lab Hours 162) |
| Total Outside of Class Hours | 0 |
| Course Credit Status | Credit: Degree Applicable (D) |
| Material Fee | No |
| Basic Skills | Not Basic Skills (N) |
| Repeatable | Yes; Repeat Limit 3 |
| Grading Policy | Standard Letter (S),
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| Associate Arts Local General Education (GE) |
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| California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) |
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Course Description
Eligibility auditions will be held during the first week of class. This course may be taken four times. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC: Credit Limitation: Any or all of these ATHL, DANC, KIN, MARA, PE Activity courses combined: maximum credit, 4 units.
Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)
- Execute proper training techniques needed to improve skills in preparation for effective intercollegiate competition.
- Demonstrate commitment to excellence, fair play, and personal responsibility through participation in intercollegiate athletics.
Course Objectives
- 1. Develop and improve skills necessary for intercollegiate athletic competition in fastpitch.
- 2. Improve physical conditioning and development of skills for competition.
- 3. Develop positive attitudes and behavior appropriate to an outstanding athlete.
- 4. Participate and compete effectively as a member of a team in an athletic experience.
- 5. Set personal and team goals for each game and for the season.
- 6. Analyze personal performance on and off the fastpitch field.
Lecture Content
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Lab Content
To improve and develop skills in all aspects of softball. To improve the knowledge of the game and strategies of softball. Assess the skills of the athlete and place them at a position where she will have the greatest success both personally and collectively. 1. Become more efficient in the skills of:Defense:a. Fielding the ballb. Throwing the ballc. Cutoffsd. RelaysOffense:a. Bunting the ballb. Hittingc. Base running2. Rules3. Proper conduct on the field4. Further develop the skills and become more proficient at the placed position5. Master the offense and defensive skills6. Expand on the mental aspect of the game of softball with gained experience as a player
Method(s) of Instruction
- Lab (04)
Instructional Techniques
Lecture as a group, small group discussion, individual skills, group skills, and team drills on the field.
Reading Assignments
Students will spend approximately 1 hour a week reading from instructor handouts or self directed readings related to the topic. NCAA Rule Guide; Articles related to the sport; handouts on sport skills.
Writing Assignments
Group discussion of assignment, small groups written goals, writing of individual goals at start of second season.
Out-of-class Assignments
Students will spend approximately 5-10 hours on continued practice of skills necessary for successful participation at the intercollegiate level of the sport; attendance at athletic competitions.
Demonstration of Critical Thinking
Participation, successful performance, demonstration of softball skills in the game and practice.
Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration
Group discussion of assignment, small groups written goals, writing of individual goals at start of second season.
Eligible Disciplines
Physical education: Masters degree in physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise, or adaptive physical education, OR bachelors degree in any of the above AND masters degree in any life science, dance, physiology, health education, recreation administration, or physical therapy OR the equivalent. Masters degree required.
Other Resources
1. VCR of practice 2. Computer statistic analysis and comparison of games. 3. Coaching handouts: Mental Preparation, Mental Training. 4. NCAA Fastpitch Guide (revised annually)