Course Syllabus
Course: PE 2198
Division: Social and Behavioral Science
Department: Physical Education
Title: Football Sports Conditioning
Semester Approved: Fall 2021
Five-Year Review Semester: Fall 2026
End Semester: Summer 2027
Catalog Description: This course is for the Arizona football leagues. It is not repeatable for credit. Course fee required.
Semesters Offered: Spring
Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 1; Lecture: 1; Lab: 10
Repeatable: Yes.
Prerequisites: Instructor's permission required
Justification: Enrollment in this (or similar) course is required for all Arizona football league players. This class will provide access to meaningful physical activity for the students enrolled.
Physical activity is an important component of lifetime health and wellness. Physical activity can lead to positive physiological and psychological outcomes. Obesity, cardiovascular disease, Type-II diabetes, osteoporosis and cancer risk may be reduced with physical activity. Physical activity has been identified as an effective antidepressant and treatment for depression. This class will provide access to physical activity for students enrolled.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to demonstrate the skills, fundamentals and rules of football. Students will be assessed through on field testing and evaluation
Students will be able to demonstrate the leadership qualities associated with playing as a team. Students will be evaluated by leadership opportunities throughout the semester.
Students will be able to explain and discuss the use of physical conditioning techniques and training skills. Students will be assessed through on field testing and evaluation.
Content:
This course will cover all the fundamentals of football including:
• Offense
• Defense
• Team play
• Special situations
• Conditioning
Respect for all players, opponents, and the history of the game will be taught as crucial in the players' and coaches' appreciation of the diversity of individuals involved in the sport.
Key Performance Indicators:
Students will be evaluated on
participation in practices and conditioning skills 30 to 40%
work ethic and attitude 30 to 40%
ability to work within a team environment 20 to 40%
weekly check-in 10 to 30%
Representative Text and/or Supplies:
Coaches' handouts
Pedagogy Statement:
This class will be taught by lecture and lab which allows the students to learn about participating on a sports team.
This class is largely an activity course dedicated to collegiate level football. It will be taught by lecture and through training on the football field. Through mentoring and group activities, instructors will emphasize the ability of each individual to contribute to the success of the team as a whole.
Instructional Mediums:
Lecture/Lab
Online
Maximum Class Size: 90
Optimum Class Size: 50
