Description:

The fundamentals of soccer will be introduced as well as strategies necessary for team play. 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): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

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

1. Demonstrate the fundamental skills of soccer including ball control, passing, juggling, dribbling.
2. Review and demonstrate various team and individual player positions.
3. Explain and correctly apply the rules to game situations.
4. Demonstrate a level of confidence in play to contribute to a team during a game.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Fundamental skills of soccer.
   A. Explain and demonstrate ball control.
   B. Explain and demonstrate passing.
   C. Explain and demonstrate juggling and dribbling.

II. Team and individual positions
   A. Describe and demonstrate patterns of play by individual position.
   B. Describe and demonstrate patterns of team play.
   C. Discuss team strategies. 

III. Rules of Soccer
   A. Review and discuss the rules of soccer.
   B. Apply the rules of soccer to game situations.

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.