SPRING 2006:              PE 5, BASKETBALL 

CLASS MEETS: T/TH 9-9:50 a.m.

                                     T/TH10-10:50 a.m.

INSTRUCTOR:            B. Fonseca 

OFFICE:                       Men’s Locker Room; ext. 3354; 638-0354                            

OFFICE HOURS:         MW 10-11 A.M.; F 11-Noon

E-MAIL:                       brian.fonseca@reedleycollege.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  A course involving the fundamentals and techniques of basketball, involving 1 on 1, 3 on 3, 5 on 5.  PREREQUISITES: None

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

*For the student to participate in, and demonstrate the use of basketball techniques and skills in various basketball games and activities.  

*For the student to increase his or her understanding of the strategies involved in the game of basketball.

*To enhance the student's interest in the game of basketball, and or to enhance the student’s interest in developing a plan of lifetime fitness, which includes participating in  basketball.

*To expose the student to the rules, regulations, and history of basketball.

COURSE OUTCOMES

Students will have the ability to demonstrate proper shooting technique, along with having the capability to recognize basic basketball fundamentals.  Students will also possess a basic understanding of the rules, scoring, and strategies used in the game of basketball.  Students will assess basketball as a life-long activity.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: If you have special verified needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act please notify me immediately (i.e. Braille, large print, electronic text).  In addition, please contact our DSP&S office at 638-0332. Additionally, if you have any other issues that might be affecting your school work, please see me as we have many programs on campus that may be able to assist you.

CLASS REQUIREMENTS:

1.  Be on time. Arrive late, do no plan on participating.

2.  Dress appropriately. Athletic shoes and athletic or workout apparel;  SHOES MUST BE TIED

3.  Be courteous with classmates, other classes, and instructors. As we will work in teams, cooperation is paramount!!

4.  Inform instructor of any preexisting medical conditions.  Report all injures to the instructor!!!  SAFETY IS A MAJOR CONCERN AT ALL TIMES!!  Please inform instructor of any wet or slick spots on the floor.

             a.  **You may want to seriously consider a mouthpiece.**

5.  I strongly suggest you bring a water bottle or sports drink.

6.  I strongly urge you to bring a towel for hygiene purposes!!

 GRADING PROCEDURES:

*Three written assignments, 20 points each

*Three skills evaluations, 20 points each

*40 points tournament participation

*90% and above= A; 80-89% = B; 70-79%= C; 60-69%= D; 59% and below= F.

TENTATIVE CLASS SCHEDULE/OUTLINE

Week 1-4:            Proper shooting technique; Terminology; Rules & Strategies;

                                               Positions, History; Differences in Pro/College/HS/Pick-up

Week 5-8:            3 on 3 strategy & Techniques; Ladder Play

Week 8-12:          Offensive Footwork/Post Play

                                     a.)  Jump Stop; Stride Stop

Week 12-17:        Defensive Strategies/Fundamentals

                                     a.)  Philosophies and Systems

IMPORTANT DATES THIS SEMESTER:

January 16 (M):                       Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday—Campus closed

February 17-20(F-M):            Presidents’ Day Holiday—Campus closed

March 10 (F):                         Nine-week drop deadline for full-length course.  (Letter grades assigned after this date.)

April10-14:                    Spring recess.  No classes held, however campus is open.

May 15-19:                   Final Exams week.