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Course Syllabus

PE 1135 Archery l

  • Division: Social and Behavioral Science
  • Department: Physical Education
  • Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 1; Lecture: 0; Lab: 2
  • Repeatable: Yes.
  • Semesters Offered: TBA
  • Semester Approved: Fall 2022
  • Five-Year Review Semester: Fall 2027
  • End Semester: Summer 2028
  • Optimum Class Size: 20
  • Maximum Class Size: 20

Course 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.

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Students will improve in their archery skills over the course of the semester.

Course Content

This course will cover the fundamentals of Archery, skills and knowledge of the sport's rules. Topics covered will include: Archery safety rulesParts of bow and arrowArchery terminologyNine basic steps of proper shootingBasic tuning of a bowStorage and care of a bow and show