Chabot College
Fall 2005
Replaced Fall 2010
Course Outline for Physical Education 42
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS - SOFTBALL
Catalog Description:
42 – Intercollegiate Athletics - Women's Softball
May be repeated two times.
2 units
Training for intercollegiate competition. Daily practice. 10 hours.
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for the Students:
Upon completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. demonstrate advanced skills of softball;
2. demonstrate increase level of physical conditioning from beginning of semester in a
progressive sequence;
3. play the game of softball at an advanced level;
4. compete with fellow students in intercollegiate softball;
5. demonstrate the roles of leadership, team play, sportsmanship and other social values
related to team competition.
Course Content:
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Pre-season conditioning
Early season team preparation
Practice and intercollegiate competition
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 exam
Textbook(s) (Typical):
The Softball Coaching Bible, National Fastpitch Association, Human Kinetics, 2002
Special Student Material:
1. Basic athletic underclothes
2. Softball shoes.
(Note: The Intercollegiate Athletics program furnishes game uniforms and special protective equipment.)
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Revised: September 04