Contra Costa College
Course Outline
Department & Number
PE 272
THEORY OF SOCCER
NONE
NONE
Course Title
Prerequisite
Co-requisite
Advisory
Number of Weeks
18
Lecture Hours 2
Lab Hours 0
Hours By 0
Arrangement
Activity Hours
0
Units 2
COURSE/CATALOG
DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to introduce the student to the history, strategy and tactics of soccer. The course will
include a section on the laws of the game, a historical overview of the game from its inception, a basic study of
offensive and defensive strategies and finally a study of game specific tactics.
COURSE OBJECTIVE
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. List the laws of the game and their application.
2. Describe the history of the game, the World Cup, great players and histories of particular countries.
3. Identify Strategies based on playing formations.
4. Identify tactical applications of these various playing formations.
COURSE CONTENT: (Show percentage breakdown)
20
20
20
40
%
%
%
%
Laws of the Game
History of the Game
Strategy and team formations
Tactical application
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Lecture
Discussion
Videos
Reading Assignments
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Textbook Title:
Laws of The Game 2004/2005
Author:
Fifa
Publisher:
Fifa
Edition/Date:
July 2004
COURSE EXPECTATIONS (Use applicable expectations)
Outside of Class Weekly Assignments
Weekly Reading Assignments
Weekly Writing Assignments
Weekly Math Problems
Lab or Software Application Assignments
Other Performance Assignments
Hours per week
1
1
0
0
2
STUDENT EVALUATION: (Show percentage breakdown for evaluation instruments)
35
35
30
%
%
%
%
Participation (Group discussions)
Projects
Tests (2)
GRADING POLICY (Choose LG, CR/NC, or SC)
x
Letter Grade
Credit / No Credit
Student Choice
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
70% and above = Credit
Below 70% = No Credit
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
7 0% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
70% and above = Credit
Below 70% = No Credit
Prepared by:
Rudy Zeller
Date: Semester/Year
Fall 05
Revised 11/02