Chabot College
Fall 2010
Course Outline for Physical Education 36
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS – MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY
Catalog Description:
PHED 36 – Intercollegiate Athletics - Cross Country
(May be repeated 3 times)
2 units
Training for intercollegiate competition. Students who desire to participate in intercollegiate athletics will
be required to adhere to academic eligibility requirements listed in the CCCAA/ COA manual, pass a
physical examination by a licensed medical doctor and demonstrate an ability to safely participate in the
specific intercollegiate sport. Compliance with all rules/ regulations governing the specific intercollegiate
sport will also be required. Daily practice. 10 hours.
[Typical contact hours: 175]
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for the Students:
Upon completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. demonstrate advanced skills of cross country;
2. demonstrate increased level of physical conditioning from beginning of semester in a
progressive sequence;
3. compete cross country running at an advanced level;
4. compete with fellow students in intercollegiate cross country;
5. demonstrate the roles of leadership, team play, sportsmanship and other social values
related to team competition.
Course Content:
1. Pre-season conditioning
2. Early season team preparation
3. Practice and intercollegiate competition
4. Evaluation and post-season activities
Methods of Presentation:
1. Lecture demonstration
2. Daily practice
3. Team meetings
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical assignments
a. Physical conditioning drills
b. Skill development
c. Participation in intercollegiate contests
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Class participation
b. Improved performance
c. Teamwork
d. Final examination
Textbook:
None
Special Student Material:
Each student must provide his own basic athletic under clothes and running shoes.