HPE-280 Softball I

Designed for the student who has athletic skills beyond the recreational level and desires to participate on an intercollegiate athletic team. Skills are refined and integrated into concepts of team play. Competitive opportunities within the conference and region are a part of this course.

Credits

1

Department

  • Health Science and Human Performance
For more detailed course information view the Course Outline

HPE 280: Softball I

Department

Health Science and Human Performance

Course Description

Designed for the student who has athletic skills beyond the recreational level and desires to participate on an intercollegiate athletic team. Skills are refined and integrated into concepts of team play. Competitive opportunities within the conference and region are a part of this course.

Credit Hours

1

Contact Hours

Lecture2
Lab0
Other0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify and implement all policies and procedures of the Athletic Department and intercollegiate softball team
  2. Distinguish and apply fundamentals, tactics and strategies of intercollegiate softball
  3. Employ the sportsmanship and academic guidelines set forth in the Finger Lakes Community College Student Athlete Code of Conduct
  4. Develop athletic skills through active participation in practices and intercollegiate competition
  5. Demonstrate self-discipline, teamwork, leadership and citizenship
  6. Recognize and implement the guidelines of the NJCAA and the Finger Lakes Community College Student Code of Conduct
  7. Identify and demonstrate performance character and moral character

Topic Outline

  1. 1. NJCAA and college rules and guidelines
  2. 2. Sportsmanship and team and individual expectations
  3. 3. Preseason workouts and fall practice
  4. 4. Team discipline and behavior
  5. 5. Conditioning of athletes
  6. 6. Fundamental skills and techniques
  7. 7. Individual drills and progressions
  8. 8. Team drills and progressions
  9. 9. Basics of team play
  10. 10. Game rules for competition
  11. 11. Strategy of competition
  12. 12. Interpretation of referee signals during game situations
  13. 13. Postseason conditioning