PHED 1040

ARCHERY

Summer 2003

Course Archery PHED1040 1 hour credit

Catalog Archery (1) Instruction and practice in the correct handling

Description of tackle along with drawing, aiming, and release. This

course will also enable the student to become accurate at

target and incentive shooting.

Instructor Richard Moore

Office Number: P – 141

Office Hours: Posted each semester beside the instructor’s

office door.

Textbook None (Handouts are provided)

General The general education goal of this course is to provide

Education students an opportunity to develop an awareness of the

Goals relationship between physical and mental well being and

give training in skills that can be used to maintain a healthy
balance in this relationship.

General As a result of successful completion of this course, students

Education will have demonstrated an acceptable level of effectiveness

Outcomes an acceptable level of effectiveness in designated archery

skills as well as an ability to apply lifetime fitness skills

associated with the sport of archery to their present lifestyles.

Other Additionally, the course provides a structured environment

Goals for the application of lifetime physical activity skills. The

course will require effective communication skills in both

receiving and giving information.

"It is the intent of Volunteer State Community College to fully comply with Executive Order 11246,

as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment

Act of 1974, as amended, and all regulations implementing those laws and orders, for the promotion and

ensuring of equal opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,

age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or status as a qualified disabled veteran or veteran

of the Vietnam era. It is the intent of VSCC to be free of discrimination or harassment on the basis of

sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran

status, or physical appearance. It is the intent of VSCC to fully comply with Titles VI and VII of the

Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and the CRA of 1991, Title IX of the Education Amendments of

1972, as amended, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, as amended, the Age discrimination in Employment Act

of 1976, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and the American

with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicable state status and all regulations promulgated pursuant

thereto."

PHED 1040

Methods of Assessment

General The degree to which the outcomes of the primary goals of this course

Education have been achieved will be determined by the cumulative assessment of
Goal the specific course outcomes. In addition, the course will be assessed

by students through faculty evaluation and/or a student opinionnaire to

determine a student’s perception of the achievement of stated course

goals and outcomes.

Other Problem solving skills and critical skills are not assessed in this

Goals course. However, written tests require students to use these skills

in drawing conclusions. Communication skills are not assessed

directly but these skills are necessary for receiving and giving

information.

Outcome Outcome statements will be assessed through a written test which

Statements will include physical fitness theories and concepts relative to the sport of archery as well as knowledge of the rules and regulations of the sport. Additionally, the student will be assessed through skills tests on the fundamentals of archery shooting. Laboratory assignments relative to the outcome statements will also be evaluated. Class participation and attendance are other important aspects of the assessment and check lists will be used in determining if these requirements are met.

Policies A. Grading System

And The grading system is based on the following system:

Procedures

Points Grade

90 – 100 A

80 – 89 B

70 – 79 C

60 – 69 D

Below 60 F

Incomplete = I – the mark of “I” (incomplete) indicates that the student has not completed the requirements for the course due to an unavoidable circumstance that is acceptable to the instructor. If the “I” is not completed by one week before the first day of final exams for the next semester, the “I” becomes an “F” on the student’s record.

B. Explanation of Grading System

Points – There are 100 possible points in this course. These points are awarded on the following basis:

POINTS POINT VALUES FOR ASSIGNMENTS

20 Written test on fitness theories and concepts as well as on knowledge of rules and regulations of archery.

20 Skills test on target shooting.

30 Laboratory assignments.

30 Attendance and participation. (The student is permitted to miss one class without penalities.)

100 Points total

C. Other policies and procedures

1. When a student is participating in a school activity which has been approved by the Dean of the College, the student will not be counted absent, but must make up the work within a week of the scheduled event.

2. The policy relating to cheating and student conduct can be found in the College Student Handbook.

3. Persistent unexcused absences can result in the instructor having the student administratively withdrawn from the class. The procedure involves the recommendation of the instructor to administratively withdraw the student. If the Dean of the College approves the recommendation, the student is withdrawn from the class.

4. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor when he/she is tardy in order to avoid being marked absent.

5. The student should have a physical examination prior to taking an activity course (especially physical conditioning). Otherwise, the student will be taking the course at his or her own risk.

6. Children are not allowed to attend this class.