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CATALOG DESCRIPTION:

A. Department Information:

Division: Physical Education, Athletics & Health

Department: N/A

Course ID: PE 210

Course Title: Team Sports Officiating for Fall Sports

Units: 2

Lecture: 2 Hours

B. Catalog Description:

Survey of the rules, techniques, and mechanics of officiating fall sports including football and basketball.

Schedule Description:

Survey of the rules, techniques, and mechanics of officiating fall sports including football and basketball.

I. NUMBER OF TIMES COURSE MAY BE TAKEN FOR CREDIT: One

II. EXPECTED OUTCOMES FOR STUDENTS

On successful completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

A. Identify, explain and demonstrate the application of rules during the course of a game.

B. Assess the various strategies of the game.

C. Debate the hazards of officiating, including the physical, emotional and social realms.

D. Analyze and distinguish the foundations of sports officiating from a historical perspective and explain its impact on the evolutionary development of sports.

III. CONTENT

A. Introduction and foundations of sports officiating; an overview of the historical development of officiating.

B. Understanding levels of officiating: A discussion of levels that officials move through in the course of a career.

C. Analyzing the relationship of the game facilities, players and equipment: An in-depth look at the above elements as they interrelate with the officiating process.

D. Definition of terms: discussion of playing terms

E. Player and coach conduct: Discussion of player and coach code of conduct.

F. Enforcement of penalties: Analyze the techniques and tips used to administer penalties.

G. Mechanics of officiating: An in-depth look at the numerous skills needed to master officiating procedures.

H. Team officiating nuances: Discussion of getting to know and understand the interpersonal relationships that commonly occur between officiating team members.

V. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION

A. Lecture

B. Video

C. Demonstration

D. Guest speakers

E. Practical application

VI. TYPICAL ASSIGNMENTS

A. Reading:

1. Compare and contrast the difference between the head judge, backfield judge and line judge in football

2. Describe the different types of pitchers and how they influence umpire-called balls and strikes.

B. Writing, problem-solving and performance:

1. Prepare an oral presentation of a special situation in a game involving the explanation of a rule to an angry coach.

2. Video analysis of a particular theory or principle about factors relating to officiating, e.g. anxiety, anticipation, “The Big Game,” etc.

VII. EVALUATION

A. Methods of Evaluation:

1. Examinations and quizzes – objective and essay

2. Presentation of definitions: Student will maintain a definition of terms notebook.

B. Frequency of Evaluation:

1. Weekly demonstrations

2. A minimum of a final examination

Typical exam questions:

1. Identify and explain the meaning of “Official Integrity.” Relate your responses to historical examples.

2. Analyze the importance of volleyball officials using the correct hand signals. Analyze the importance of volleyball officials using the correct hand signals.

VIII. TYPICAL TEXT(S)

N.C.A.A. Football--Rules and Interpretations, 6201 College Boulevard, Overland Park, Kansas, 66211-2411 (199301994 current annual edition).

N.C.A.A. Books: Basketball, Baseball, Volleyball, Wrestling, 2003 or current annual edition.

IX. OTHER SUPPLIES REQUIRED OF STUDENTS

Football or officiating shoes

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