Name of Course: Volleyball/Volleyball II

Course Name & Number: KINE1144 /KINE 2121

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Course Description:

Volleyball: An introductory course in the fundamentals of volleyball including passing, serving, setting, and spiking.  Students will learn rules and court strategy for playing the game.  Emphasis on total fitness and recreational skills for leisure and lifetime fitness.

 

Volleyball II: Continuation and progression from beginning volleyball. Students with mastery of the fundamental skills of volleyball will learn more advanced strategies and skills of the game. Emphasis on development of total fitness and more advanced play for leisure use.

 

Text/Materials: Required text material will be posted the first day of class. Appropriate attire will be discussed the first day of class as well as required materials for class. Kneepads and high quality tennis shoes or cross country shoes are highly recommended.

 

Instructional Methodology: This class is an activity and participation course; the specific task/exercise(s) for students to complete will be demonstrated. Students will then complete the task/exercise(s) to the best of their ability. Course will include:

 

1.      Lecture/Videos

2.      Demonstrations

3.      Class Discussion/Class Participation

 

Course Rationale: The purpose of this course is to learn the specific skills and/or the techniques of the activity. By actively participating in an activity class, the student may gain health benefits such as increased cardiovascular endurance, improved body composition, increased flexibility, increased muscular endurance and increased muscular strength. Participating in activity classes lead s to a healthier lifestyle.

 

Departmental Objectives:

1.To learn the rules, fundamentals, skills and strategies of volleyball.

2. To learn how to correctly execute required skills and techniques as well as to use the equipment/facilities safely.

3. To understand how Kinesiology relates to a healthy individual lifestyle.

Course Objectives:

1.      To learn the rules, fundamental skills, and strategies of volleyball.

2.      To develop skills in passing, setting, serving, spiking, and blocking.

3.      To learn basic offensive and defensive patterns of play.

4.      To develop a positive attitude toward volleyball as a lifetime sport and to improve physical fitness through participation in volleyball.

                         

Grades:      A= 90-100%

                        B= 80-89%

                        C=70-79%

                        D=60-69%

                        F=0-59%

 

Grades are based upon attendance, participation and tests. If you have any questions concerning grading, please ask your instructor. The specific grading requirements for this course are as follows:

 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

1.      Attendance and participation.

2.      Proper dress for active participation.

3.      Pre-test and post-test data sheet.

4.      Written exams and/or take-home quizzes.

5.      Skills tests

 

METHOD OF EVALUATION:

 

1.      Attendance 20 pts. (2 free absences, minus 10 pts. for each additional                                             absence)

2.      Quizzes                  20 pts. (5 pts. for each quiz; minus 3 pts. for late quizzes)

3.      Final                       20 pts.

4.      Participation           20 pts. (2 free absences, minus 1 pt. for each additional                                           absence)

5.      Skills                      20 pts. (5 pts. for each skill)

      

     Total=                    100 pts.

 

 

 

Course Policies: 

ALL students will complete health form prior to participating in class. Those students who require modification of any specific activity or exercise need to inform the instructor as soon as possible.

Cell phones, food, gum, and soft drinks are not allowed in classrooms/workout areas.

Proper workout shoes and clothing are required.

 

Attendance: All students are expected to attend classes.  Non-attendance will have an impact on the student’s grade. The specific attendance policy for this particular class is as follows: Student is allowed to miss 2 class days with no penalty. Each absence after 2 will cost the student 10 points off of his/her attendance grade. Absences can only be made up with permission of the instructor. No make-ups are allowed the last 3 weeks of the semester for any reason. Students are responsible for officially withdrawing themselves from the class in the event that this action becomes necessary

 

Withdrawal:  It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw from a course.  Instructors are allowed to withdraw students but students must not rely on their instructor to withdraw them if they wish to withdraw.

 

Incomplete: An incomplete (I) will be granted to a student in rare circumstances. Generally, to receive a grade of I, a student must have completed all examinations and assignments to date, be passing, and have personal circumstances that prevent course completion that occur after the deadline to withdraw with a grade of W.

 

Austin Community College policies for Academic Freedom, Scholastic Dishonesty, Student Discipline, and Students with Disabilities are as follows:

 

Scholastic Dishonesty: Acts prohibited by the College for which discipline may be administered include scholastic dishonesty, including but not limited to cheating on an exam or quiz, plagiarizing, and unauthorized collaboration with another in preparing outside work. Academic work submitted by students shall be the result of their thought, research or self-expression. Academic work is defined as, but not limited to tests, quizzes, whether taken electronically or on paper; projects, either individual or group; classroom presentations, and homework” (Student Handbook, 2002-2003, p. 32). Penalties for scholastic dishonesty will depend upon the nature of the violation and may range from lowering a grade on one assignment to an F in the course and/or expulsion from this institution.

 

Academic Freedom: Each student is strongly encouraged to participate in class. In any classroom situation that includes discussion and critical thinking, there are bound to be many differing viewpoints. These differences enhance the learning experience and create an atmosphere where students and instructors alike will be encouraged to think and learn. On sensitive and volatile topics, students may sometimes disagree not only with each other but also with the instructor. It is expected that faculty and students will respect the views of others when expressed in classroom discussions. Students may achieve their course goals by more than one method. 

 

Student Discipline:  Classroom behavior should support and enhance learning. Behavior that disrupts the learning process will be dealt with appropriately, which may include having the student leave class for the rest of that day. In serious cases, disruptive behavior may lead to a student being withdrawn from the class. ACC's policy on student discipline can be found in the Student Handbook, 2002-2003, p. 32.

OSD (Office of Students with Disabilities) Statement: Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented physical or psychological disabilities.  Students with disabilities must request reasonable accommodations through the Office for Students with Disabilities on the campus where they expect to take the majority of their classes. Students are encouraged to do this three weeks before the start of the semester” (Student Handbook, 2002-2003, p. 14).

 

COURSE CONTENT

 

During the 16 weeks of the semester we will cover the topics listed below as time permits and not necessarily in the order listed.

 

1.      Introduction and orientation.

2.      Rules and regulations.

3.      Passing skills.

4.      Serving skills.

5.      Setting skills.

6.      Basic offensive patterns of play.

7.      Basic defensive patterns of play.

8.      Court movement.

9.      Officiating games.