Description:

Students will demonstrate advanced fundamentals of bowling. The student will acquire advanced knowledge of the history of the game, rules, equipment and lane specifications. Intermediate to advanced bowling competition will be explored. 2 hrs./wk. HPER mini-courses meet an additional 16 hours on a modular schedule. This course will meet the general education requirement for Health and/or Physical Education.

Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $0 to $34.

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

Textbook(s): NONE

Course Fees:

$30.00 - Course Fees-Bwl/Ice Sk/Golf

Course Objectives:

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

1. List and review the rules and fundamentals of beginning bowling.
2. Student will explore and demonstrate the equipment utilized by the intermediate to advanced bowler.
3. Demonstrate intermediate techniques and be able to identify and correct common faults for competitive bowling.
4. Explain and demonstrate the scoring, scoring average and handicap system to the beginning bowler.
5. Explain and discuss strategy for the intermediate to advanced bowler.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Rules and intermediate fundamentals of bowling
   A. Review the fundamental techniques of the beginning bowler
   B. Review the terms of bowling.

II. Intermediate to advanced skill level equipment and facilities
   A. The student will discuss the equipment utilized by the intermediate
to advanced bowler
   B. Demonstrate the proper selection and use of bowling equipment,
relative to the individuals skill level
   C. Discuss the changes in “bowling lane” characteristics for 
tournament or league play
	
III. Intermediate to advanced techniques in bowling
   A. Explain and demonstrate the straight ball delivery.
   B. Explain and demonstrate the hook ball delivery.
   C. Explain and demonstrate the curve ball delivery.
   D. Discuss and correct common faults in the stance, approach, delivery
and release.
   E. Demonstrate the bowling strategy to roll a strike.
   F. Demonstrate the varying strategies for picking up spares.
   G. Demonstrate the varying strategies for picking up splits.
   H. Review the use of “rangefinders” as targets.

IV. Scoring
   A. Manually compute and properly score the game.
   B. Electronically compute and properly score the game.
   C. Demonstrate the proper use of the electronic scoring equipment.
   D. Calculate the individuals average and compute the handicap system.
   E. Review and explain tournament rules.
   F. Review and explain league play.
	
V. Benefits of Bowling
   A. Explore the social interaction of the bowling experience.
   B. Outline the physical benefits of conditioning for the intermediate
to advance bowler.
   C. Discuss the “mental game” of competitive bowling.

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 exercise.

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.