HVS6555 VARSITY TRACK AND FIELD I
1 Credit Hour
Student Level:
This course is open to students on the college level in either Freshman or Sophomore year.
Catalog Description:
HVS6555 - Varsity Track and Field I (1 hr.)
Student participation in track and field on an intercollegiate level.
Course Classification:
Physical Activity
Prerequisites:
None
Controlling Purpose:
This course is designed to help the student increase their knowledge concerning all aspects of the sport; Track and Field
Learner Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to understand the sport of track and field and the proper training methods for each event.
Unit Outcomes for Criterion Based Evaluation:
The following outline defines the minimum core content, not including the final examination period. Instructors may add other material as time allows.
UNIT 1: Conditioning
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to successfully…
- Demonstrate a variety of conditioning workouts specific to the athlete’s events
- Demonstrate specific workouts for fitness development (flexibility, technique, and strength)
UNIT 2: Strategies
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to successfully…
- Know events specific strategies
- Know and understand team strategy involved in track and field
- Understand programs philosophy and carry it out to the best of one’s ability
Projects Required:
Textbook:
None
Materials/Equipment Required:
NCAA Track and Field Book
Training shoes, competition shoes
Field event implements, track, hurdles, jumping spikes
Attendance Policy:
Students should adhere to the attendance policy outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.
Grading Policy:
The grading policy will be outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.
Maximum class size:
Based on classroom occupancy
Course Time Frame:
The U.S. Department of Education, Higher Learning Commission, and the Kansas Board of Regents define credit hour and have specific regulations that the college must follow when developing, teaching, and assessing the educational aspects of the college. A credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally-established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester hour of credit or an equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time. The number of semester hours of credit allowed for each distance education or blended hybrid courses shall be assigned by the college based on the amount of time needed to achieve the same course outcomes in a purely face-to-face format.
Refer to the following policies:
402.00 Academic Code of Conduct
263.00 Student Appeal of Course Grades
403.00 Student Code of Conduct
Disability Services Program:
Cowley College, in recognition of state and federal laws, will accommodate a student with a documented disability. If a student has a disability which may impact work in this class, which requires accommodations, contact the Disability Services Coordinator.
DISCLAIMER: THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR THE OFFICIAL COURSE PROCEDURE CONTACT ACADEMIC AFFAIRS.
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