Course Syllabus
Course: PE 1135
Division: Social and Behavioral Science
Department: Physical Education
Title: Archery l
Semester Approved: Fall 2022
Five-Year Review Semester: Fall 2027
End Semester: Summer 2028
Catalog Description: Archery l will introduce students to the shooting skills and care of archery equipment. Students must be able to physically draw back and hold a 25 lb. bow. Must be able to understand and follow a Range Master's Safety signals. If the student's physical limitations require a crossbow, please visit with the Snow College ADA Coordinator prior to enrolling in the class. Fee required. This class is repeatable up to 2 times for credit.
Semesters Offered: TBA
Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 1; Lecture: 0; Lab: 2
Repeatable: Yes.
Justification: 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, osteopeorosis 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 describe and discuss archery safety rules, identify the parts of a bow and an arrow, and discuss basic archery terminology. Homework assignments will be used to measure these outcomes.
Students will be able to demonstrate the nine basic steps of proper bow shooting as well as demonstrate the basic tuning of a bow, proper storage and care of a bow, bowstring, and arrows. A final practical exam will be used to measure these outcomes.
Students will improve in their archery skills over the course of the semester. Archery requires consistent practice. Attendance will be used to measure the incremental growth of archery skills.
Content:
This course will cover the fundamentals of Archery, skills and knowledge of the sport's rules. Topics covered will include:
Archery safety rules
Parts of bow and arrow
Archery terminology
Nine basic steps of proper shooting
Basic tuning of a bow
Storage and care of a bow and show
Physical Education disciplines and Snow College value human diversity. This class will strive to represent that diversity in class materials and course content through examples, assignments, discussions, etc.
Key Performance Indicators:
Homework 20 to 30%
Final 25 to 40%
Attendance 35 to 50%
Representative Text and/or Supplies:
Instructor materials provided.
Pedagogy Statement:
This class will be taught by lecture and lab which allows the students to learn and practice skills, as well as be assessed on knowledge of the rules of Archery. Skills will be accessible to people of varying forms of abilities. This course will promote inclusion by structuring assessment and teaching methods with the specific philosophy of valuing each participant's effort to improve no matter the social category or demographic group they identify with.
Instructional Mediums:
Lab
Maximum Class Size: 20
Optimum Class Size: 20
