Murray State University
COURSE SYLLABUS Revised Fall 2008
Adolescent, Career, and Special Education
PHE 206: Teaching Team Sports
Credit Hours: 3
Section 02 – 1001 Alexander Hall, 12:30-1:20 MWF
Dr. Joseph DeBella
Murray State University
Office: 3209 Alexander Hall
Office Hours: MWF 9:30-10:20, TTH 8:30-9:30 and 10:30-11:00, W 1:30-2:30; other times by appt.
Phone: 270-809-2372
I. TITLE: Teaching Team Sports
II. COURSE DESCRIPTION: To provide the prospective physical education teacher with information and skill related to at least four team sports: Prerequisite: HPE 175 (may be taken simultaneously).
III. PURPOSE: The intention of this course is to provide the prospective physical education teacher with:
A. Experience in preparing, organizing, and teaching team sport activities.
B. The opportunity to acquire, integrate, refine, and apply information and knowledge related to various team sports.
IV. COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The behaviors indicated below are understood to be reflective of, but not limited to those behaviors advocated by the Kentucky Education Reform Act guidelines. Following each objective are reference numbers for the Kentucky Teacher Standards for Preparation and Certification (KTS). As a result of participation in this course, each student will:
A. Design/Plan instruction for teaching team sport skills (KTS #2).
B. Design/Plan effective lessons and unit plans for teaching team sports (KTS #2).
C. Create/maintain learning climates and implement/manage activity sessions that promote individual and team improvements in various sports (KTS #3, 4, 5).
D. Reflect on and evaluate personal and peer teaching experiences in basic team sport activities (KTS #7).
E. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of strategy in team sports (KTS #1).
F. Demonstrate knowledge of rules and officiating techniques of various team sport activities (KTS #1).
G. Demonstrate historical knowledge of each of the various team sports activities (KTS #1).
H. Collaborate with peers/colleagues to design, implement, and support learning experiences in physical education (KTS #8).
I. Engage in professional portfolio development (lesson plans) (KTS #9).
The COE Theme of Educator as Reflective Decision-Maker is addressed in this course by requiring students to reflect on classroom settings, student characteristics, and teaching effectiveness through peer observations.
The EPSB Theme of Diversity is explored in the course through various sections within the text including Students with Disabilities.
V. CONTENT OUTLINE:
Students participating in this course will utilize a democratic process for determining what sports will be taught. It is believed that such a process will allow representation of the diverse interests and experiences of the students. Along with selected activities, the instructor reserves the right to select sports believed to be critical to the course. Students will gain an understanding of general game concepts, basic rules, skills and strategies for the activities selected from the following:
A. Softball
B. Speedball
C. Soccer
D. Volleyball
E. Basketball
F. Ultimate Frisbee
G. Badminton
H Field hockey
I. Touch football
J. Team handball
K. Cooperative games
L. Games of other cultures
VI. INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Application of teaching/coaching strategies for skilled performance and refinement of abilities primarily through peer teaching experiences. Each student will prepare lesson plans to be delivered to their peers. Upon completion of lessons, student will complete a written-narrative reflection of the lesson, and provide any refinements. Each student can expect to design and implement two to four team sport activities
VII. FIELD, CLINICAL, AND/OR LABORATORY EXPERIENCES: none
VIII. RESOURCES: Textbook, books and professional PE journals (JOPHERD, Strategies, Physical Educator, Journal of Teaching in PE, etc.) available at Waterfield Library and credible Internet sites for Physical Educators
IX. GRADING PROCEDURE:
Letter grades (90%+=A, 80-89=B, 70-79=C, 60-69=D, 0-59=E
Final grades will be based on the following:
Peer teaching experience (3)….30%
Lesson reflection (3)…………..30%
Midterm……………………….20%
Final exam…………………….20%
100%
X. ATTENDANCE:
This course adheres to the attendance policy stated in the current MSU Undergraduate Bulletin.
XI. ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY: This course adheres to the academic policy stated in the current MSU Undergraduate Bulletin.
XII. TEXT AND REFERENCES:
Fronske, H. (2008). Teaching cues for sport skills for secondary students. 4th ed. San Francisco, CA: Pearson Benjamin Cummings.
XIII. PREREQUISITES: HPE 175 (may be taken simultaneously).
XIV. STATEMENT OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
Murray State University does not discriminate on grounds of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran's status in providing any educational or other benefits services of Murray State University to students or those applying for admission at Murray State University. Murray State University attempts to provide equal opportunity in all areas of student admissions, financial aid, employment, and placement and provides, upon request, reasonable accommodation including auxiliary aids and services necessary to afford individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in all programs and activities. For information regarding nondiscrimination policies contact the Office of Equal Opportunity, 270-809-3155.
XV. FLAG SYSTEM/CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT:
Student progress is continuously assessed throughout the teacher preparation program. Appropriate professional characteristics and dispositions, in addition to academic achievement, are assessed. Positive and negative flags are submitted by faculty to Teacher Education Services and then presented to admissions committee. Negative flags are carefully reviewed to make a determination as to whether a student should be denied admission OR if a professional development plan will be designed for the student’s progress towards program completion. NEGATIVE FLAGS MAY BE GROUNDS FOR DENIAL OR ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION AND/OR STUDENT TEACHING.
Note: Instructor of PHE 206 reserves the right to make changes in the course activities and assignments as deemed necessary during the semester.