Description:

The rules and practical application of officiating will be covered for the following sports: volleyball, football, basketball, baseball and softball. 3 hrs./wk. This course will not 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. List and describe the rules of volleyball, football, basketball and baseball-softball.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the rules through officiating in class activities, intramural, and observation of certified officials in game situations.
3. Demonstrate proper officiating mechanics.
4. Apply knowledge to become a more informed and intelligent spectator when watching sporting events.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Duties of an Official
   A. List the general duties of the official.
   B. Explain how the official can establish a subtle influence in game
situations.
   C. List the preliminary preparations for the official.

II.  Volleyball
   A. Explain the rules specific to volleyball
   B. List and explain the officials uniform and equipment
   C. List the responsibilities of the referee.
   D. List the responsibilities of the umpire
   E. List the responsibilities of the line judges.
   F. List the responsibilities of the scorer and timer.
   G. List and explain the basic penalties
   H. Discuss problem calls that can occur during a game situation.
   I. Demonstrate proper officiating mechanics specific to volleyball

III. Football
   A. Explain the rules specific to football
   B. List and explain the officials uniform and equipment.
   C. List the responsibilities of the referee.
   D. List the responsibilities of the linesman.
   E. List the responsibilities of the umpire.
   F. List the responsibilities of the line judge.
   G. List and explain the basic penalties
   H. Discuss problem calls that can occur during a game situation.
   I. Demonstrate proper officiating mechanics specific to football

VI. Basketball
   A. Explain the rules specific to basketball
   B. List and explain the officials uniform and equipment
   C. Explain the responsibilities of the floor officials.
   D. Explain the responsibilities of the table officials.
   E. List and explain the basic penalties.
   F. Discuss problem calls that can occur during a game situation.
   G. Demonstrate proper officiating mechanics specific to basketball

VII. Baseball-softball
   A. Explain the rules specific to baseball-softball
   B. List and explain the officials uniform and equipment.
   C. List and explain the basic penalties.
   D. Discuss problem calls that can occur during a game situation.
   E. List the “four cornerstone” rulings.
   F. Demonstrate proper officiating mechanics specific to
baseball-softball

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

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

Tests and Final Exam            50-70% of grade
Projects                        20-50% of grade
Quizzes/Lab Assignment/Homework 15-25% of grade
Total                            100%

Caveats: NONE

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.