Description:

Students will have an opportunity to learn fundamental basketball skills through demonstration and discussion of strategies for team play. Emphasis is on individual participation. 2 hrs./wk. This course will meet the general education requirement for Health and/or Physical Education.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): NONE

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Outline the major historical events for the game of basketball.
2. Recognize how the game of basketball is played.
3. Demonstrate proper shooting techniques.
4. Demonstrate and differentiate the types of passes.
5. Demonstrate the proper ball handling fundamentals.
6. Demonstrate offensive and defensive rebounding fundamentals.
7. Demonstrate basic individual defensive fundamentals.
8. Demonstrate basic individual offensive fundamentals.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. History of Basketball
   A. Explain the major historical events of basketball

II. How to play the game of basketball
   A. Outline the rules of basketball
   B. Explain proper scoring of basketball
   C. Explain fundamental dynamics of beginning, playing, and ending a
basketball game 

III. Shooting
   A. Demonstrate proper balance of stance
   B. Demonstrate correct position of elbow 
   C. Describe ëyes on the target”.
   D. Demonstrate proper follow through
   E. Demonstrate right and left lay-up
   F. Demonstrate jump shot

IV. Passing
   A. Demonstrate proper grip on the ball
   B. Demonstrate proper footwork in passing
   C. Demonstrate proper technique in receiving a pass
   D. Demonstrate chest pass, bounce pass, overhead pass, and baseball
pass

V. Ball Handling
   A. Demonstrate controlled dribbling
   B. Demonstrate change of speed
   C. Demonstrate change of direction
   D. Demonstrate pivoting

VI. Rebounding
   A. Demonstrate inside pivot right and left
   B. Demonstrate reverse pivot right and left
   C. Demonstrate securing the rebound
   D. Demonstrate proper outlet passes

VII. Individual Defense
   A. Demonstrate proper hand and foot positions
   B. Demonstrate “ball, you, man” principles
   C. Demonstrate help and recover principles

VIII. Individual Offense
   A. Demonstrate one on one fundamentals
   B. Demonstrate playing without the ball
   C. Demonstrate three on three fundamentals
   D. Demonstrate five on five fundamentals

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

In-class physical demonstration of competencies   40-60% of grade
Written Exams                                     20-30% of grade
Skill Development Tests                           20-30% of grade
Projects                                           0-10% of grade
   Total                                            100%

Caveats:

1. Strenuous and/or potentially dangerous activity

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.