Chabot College Fall
2010
Course Outline for Physical Education 35
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS - TRACK & FIELD
Catalog Description:
35 – Intercollegiate Athletics - Track & Field
2 units
(May be repeated 3 times.)
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.
Additional requirements may be set forth by the Instructor of Record for each intercollegiate course.
Training for intercollegiate competition. 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 track and field;
2. demonstrate increased level of physical conditioning from beginning of semester in a
progressive sequence;
3. demonstrate an advanced level of track and field for competition;
4. 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(s) (Typical):
Fundamental of Track and Field, Carr and Carr, Human Kinetics, 2000
Special Student Material:
1. Basic athletic underclothes
2. Shoes with replaceable spikes.
(Note: The Intercollegiate Athletics program furnishes game uniforms.)