Chabot College
Fall 2010
Course Outline for Physical Education 45
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS - WOMEN'S TRACK & FIELD
Catalog Description:
45 – Intercollegiate Athletics - Women's Track & Field
(May be repeated 2 times.)
2 units
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 & field
2. demonstrate increased level of physical conditioning from beginning of semester in a
progressive sequence;
3. perform track & field at an advanced level;
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):
Fundamentals of Track and Field, Carr and Carr, Human Kinetics, 2000.
Special Student Material:
1. Basic athletic underclothing
2. Shoes with replaceable spikes.
(Note: The Intercollegiate Athletics program furnishes game uniforms.)