8th Grade Physical
Education Class
Instructor: Matt Lowe
Office: PE 000
Phone: 555-6565
Office Hours: Any time
Course Description:
The purpose of this course is to equip
students with the basic knowledge and archery skills needed, that will allow
them to continue to participate in this sport once they have completed the course.
Objectives:
Upon completion of this course students will be able to:
A. Adhere
to and identify the safety considerations related to archery, such as being
able to identify the hazards of using improper equipment, and not using the
proper tecnique when shooting.
B.
Identify and name the different types of equipment used in archery.
C. Describe
and demonstrate the basic skills of archery.
Attendance and
Dress:
A. Students
will be required to dress down for class. Dress will consist of a white
t-shirt, and shorts, sweats, or warm ups.
B. Students
will also be required to show up for class. If students do not attend
class their grade will be affected.
Course Content:
A. Correct
progression for learning archey concepts, and the importance of learning these
concepts to inspire a lifetime of activity in this area.
B. Review
of basic methods involved in performing proper shooting skills in archery.
C. Safety
considerations in regards to the location of others when shooting, as well as,
using equipment properly.
D. Range
shooting
E. Competitions
and other activities geared to motivate students to practice skills learned.
Evaluation:
A. Two
quizzes and one written test. 25%
B. Video
presentation of shooting progression. 25%
C. Portfolio
containing articles related to archery, other pertinent information related
to the subject, and showing the students interest in the sport. 25%
D. Report
explaining what the student feels is important about learning archery skills.15%
E. Attendance
and proper dress. 10%
Grading Scale:
97-100%...A+
77-79%.....C+
93-96%.....A
73-76%.....C
90-92%.....A-
70-72%.....C-
87-89%.....B+
67-69%.....D+
83-86%.....B
63-66%.....D
80-82%.....B-
60-62%.....D-