Chabot College
September, 1993
Replaced Fall 2010
Course Outline for Physical Education 26
THEORY & TECHNIQUE OF DEFENSIVE FOOTBALL
Catalog Description:
PHED 26 – Theory & Technique of Defensive Football
2 units
Analysis and examination of various approaches to defensive intercollegiate football. Includes all aspects
of defensive football; kick off, punt rush, punt return and P.A.T./FG rush. The class will meet 2 hours per
week. May be repeated two times.
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for the Students:
Upon completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. comprehend and appreciate intercollegiate football;
2. identify and analyze the opponent's defense;
3. understand the kicking game philosophies;
4. understand defensive football at Chabot College.
Course Content:
A. Defense
1. Purpose of Defensive Football
a. Physical and psychological approach to defensive football.
b. Stopping the offensive rushing game.
c. Utilizing defense for a scoring opportunity.
2. Defensive Alignments and Responsibilities
a. Various position alignments
1.) Defensive line.
2.) Defensive line backers.
3.) Defensive backs.
3. Techniques for Each Defensive Position
4. Strategy Against Various offensive Philosophies
5. Defensive strategy through:
a. scouting reports;
b. film analysis;
c. game plan orientation.
6. Objectives and goals in defending opponents.
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B. Kicking Game
1. Purpose of Kicking Game
a. Punt rush and punt return.
b. P.A.T./FG rush.
c. Kick off.
2. Alignment of Players for Each Phase of Kicking Game
3. Techniques for Each Position on Each Kicking Game
4. Strategy Against Different Teams Kicking Games
5. Kicking game strategy through:
a. scouting reports;
b. film study;
c. game plan orientation.
6. Objective and goals in the kicking game
Methods of Presentation:
1. Lecture Demonstration
2. Film and Video Study
3. Discussion
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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4.
Quizzes
Evaluation of film-video
Participation
Final Exam
Textbook:
None
Special Student Material:
Playbook provided by Instructor
KC – [U:\kc’document\course outline\pe_26def.doc]
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