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Beginning Basketball


Course Description

Development of skills and strategy in basketball.


Athena Title

BEG BASKETBALL


Semester Course Offered

Offered fall, spring and summer


Grading System

S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)


Course Objectives

The student will: 1. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the fundamentals of basketball, including dribbling, passing, and shooting, in simulated games. 2. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the rules and strategies of basketball in game situations. 3. Demonstrate the ability to coach, referee, and score-keep basketball games. 4. Demonstrate cooperation and fair play while participating on a team in game situations.


Topical Outline

Dribbling Passing Set Shooting Jump Shooting Free Throw Shooting Lay-Up shooting Cutting, Screening, Penetrating Offensive Strategies Defensive Strategies Game Play Demonstrate competence in health related fitness knowledge topics such as cardio respiratory fitness, muscle strength and endurance, flexibility, nutrition, stress management, behavior modification and wellness.


Syllabus