PED 145 BEGINNING BASKETBALL
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course introduces the fundamental skills of basketball. Emphasis will be
placed on training, rules and skill development.
PREREQUISITES
None
REQUIRED TEXT
None
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of the course, students should have a general knowledge of
basketball (NFHS and NCAA)
1. Demonstrate proper technique in the basic skills of basketball.
2. Identify basic knowledge of basketball.
3. Have knowledge of how basketball can benefit lifetime fitness.
COURSE OUTLINE
I.
II.
III.
Orientation
A. Review of Syllabus
B. Rules
C. Class Expectations
Programs
Terminology
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Students will successfully fulfill the following requirements:
1. Actively participate in class.
2. Correctly demonstrate proper technique in required skills.
3. Pass an in-class final skills test.
GRADING CRITERIA
1. Course Effectiveness
Progress will be measured by comparing successive improvement via daily
workout logs which are maintained by the student and submitted at the end of
the semester. The effectiveness of the course will be measured by comparing a
pre/post assessment of muscular strength and endurance.
2. Method of Evaluation
ACTIVE PARTICIPATION & ATTENDANCE……………………80%
PRE/POST TEST (skills)………………………………………………..10%
FINAL EXAM………………………………………………………………10%
3. Grading Scale
Ten (10) point scale
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS
Attendance is required of each student to successfully gain the knowledge and
benefits of this class. Excessive absences will greatly affect final grade. (Each three
(3) absences will drop one letter grade) If one should have to miss class due to
medical, family, or school obligations, please provide documentation to
instructor.
STUDENT ACCESS TO INSTRUCTOR
Students should contact instructor via email, text or phone number.
910-234-4512
mparnell@cfcc.edu
mlparnell025@mail.cfcc.edu
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Cape Fear Community College or instructor of the course does not discriminate on
the basis of disabilities. Students who require reasonable accommodations for a
disability should notify the instructor of the course within the first week of the
semester.
TOBACCO USE
Tobacco use is prohibited on all CFCC property. The first offense is a warning and
the second offense may result in disciplinary action.
WEB PORTAL
My CFCC is your student web portal-there you can access your class websites,
email, and WebAdvisor. Your official CFCC –provided email account is to be used
for all e-mail correspondence with your instructor and CFCC staff. Your username
is part of your email address: user@mail.cfcc.edu. This email address is provided
to you as long as you are enrolled in classes at CFCC.
ADDENDUM
Other class info and assignments will be provided as deemed necessary. Please
check Blackboard and email frequently.