Course Syllabus

Course: PE 1136

Division: Social and Behavioral Science
Department: Physical Education
Title: Archery ll

Semester Approved: Fall 2022
Five-Year Review Semester: Fall 2027
End Semester: Summer 2028

Catalog Description: Archery II will teach students advanced archery skills. Students must be able to physically draw back and hold a 25 lb bow. Students 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: Fall, Spring
Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 1; Lecture: 0; Lab: 2
Repeatable: Yes.


Prerequisites: PE 1135 or instructor approval

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, 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 gain knowledge of archery safety rules, the different parts of the bow and arrow, and archery terminology.  This will be assessed through regular homework assignments.

Students will be able to demonstrate the proper care for the bow and arrows, including how to tune a bow.  This will be assessed through a class final exam.

Students will demonstrate increased proficiency in shooting the bow and arrow over the course of the semester.  This will be assessed through regular attendance with in-class bow shooting assessments that will be measured routinely.


Content:
This course will cover the fundamentals of archery, skills and knowledge of the sport's rules. It will build on the skills learned in Archery I to improve proficiency in archery shooting. 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 Assignments 15 to 25%

Final Exam 30 to 45%

Attendance 20 to 30%

In-class bow shooting assessments 15 to 20%


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