Description:

Students will receive individualized instruction in the basic skills of archery as a recreational sport lending itself as a lifetime leisure interest. Safety, fundamental care and usage of archery tackle and beginning archery skills will be taught along with a survey of the history of archery. 2 hrs./wk. HPER 185 Archery classes will meet in the lobby in the gym building by room 116. 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. $10 to $20.

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. List and describe basic knowledge of archery terminology and equipment.
2. Demonstrate the strength to shoot a minimum of eight “ends” of archery during class.
3. Demonstrate the safety procedures for shooting while on the archery range.
4. Execute accurate shots at various angles and distances from a target by scoring a minimum of 70% on a shooting skills test.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Archery Terminology and Equipment
   A. List and describe the assigned terms used in archery.
   B. Describe the equipment used in archery.

II. Shooting
   A. Demonstrate “bracing the bow”, technique.
   B. Demonstrate the “stance”, technique.
   C. Demonstrate “nocking the arrow” technique.
   D. Demonstrate the “grip and draw”, technique.
   E. Explain the purpose of and demonstrate the finding of the “anchor
point”.
   F. Explain and demonstrate “aiming”.
   G. Demonstrate the “release and follow-through”.
	
III. Safety in Shooting
   A. Explain the unsafe practices of “dry-firing”.
   B. Discuss the safety issues inherent to proper selection of
equipment.
   C. Discuss the safety issues inherent to target selection and the
surrounding area(s).

IV. Skills Test
   A. Demonstrate a 70% accuracy in shooting from various angles.

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 Examinations                            20-30% of grade
Skills Development Examinations                 20-30% of grade
Projects                                         0-10% of grade
Total                                             100%

Caveats:

1. Strenuous and 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.