PHED 1410 - Varsity Athletics I

1 sem hr cr

Students participating on the appropriate varsity athletic team will register for “Varsity Athletics.” No student will be allowed to register without the approval of the varsity coach.

This course may not be used to meet the minimum physical education activity requirement. Formerly/Same As (Formerly PED/HPE 1410)

Transfer (UT) or Non-Transfer Course (UN): UN

By the end of the course, students will be able to…

• improve the mental attitude and physical skills so the student athlete can further his education and athletic career at a two-year college.
• demonstrate an overall understanding of the sport of participation.
• demonstrate the correct fundamental of sport of participation.
• to provide the student athlete with the knowledge needed to compete at the junior college level.
• apply the skills & techniques learned in practice to actual performance situations.
• expand on the course material & deduce a style of training & preparation for competition.
• give each athlete the opportunity to grow as a person.
• show the discipline necessary to become a better athlete and to compete at the collegiate level.
• help team members to accept and understand responsibility.
• demonstrate how to chart stats for future reference.
• describe how to scout opponents to prepare for future competition.
• demonstrate various coaching techniques & drills for preparing a team for competition.
• to instill principles of sportsmanship and leadership.
• demonstrate the abilities to get along with teammates, understanding the importance of working together for the betterment of the team.
• develop and demonstrate leadership qualities needed to pass on to the younger members of the team.