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Course Syllabus

PE 1136 Archery ll

  • Division: Social and Behavioral Science
  • Department: Physical Education
  • Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 1; Lecture: 0; Lab: 2
  • Repeatable: Yes.
  • Prerequisites: PE 1135 or instructor approval
  • Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
  • 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 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.

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

  1. Students will gain knowledge of archery safety rules, the different parts of the bow and arrow, and archery terminology.
  2. Students will be able to demonstrate the proper care for the bow and arrows, including how to tune a bow.
  3. Students will demonstrate increased proficiency in shooting the bow and arrow over the course of the semester.

Course 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.