PHED 132 - Basketball

1 Credits: (3 lab)

Course Description
This course is designed to improve the overall understanding and appreciation of basketball. Individual skills development, team concepts, and basic coaching strategy are areas of emphasis.

Text
No text required.

Handouts during class.

Objectives
The student will be able to:

A. Perform game skills in order to compete in a game situation with individuals of similar ability.

B. Cite the basic rules of college basketball.

C. Participate in various types of life-long basketball activities that do not require a high level of fitness.

D. Demonstrate comprehension of the game from a team viewpoint.

E. Participate in low organizational pick-up game of basketball (one on one, two on two, three on three, etc.).

Content
A. Basic individual and team skills

B. Equipment

C. Playing strategy

D. Game rules

E. Officiating

Student Evaluation
A. Developmental skill drills

B. Objective written exam

C. Participation in pre-established activities

D. Team play in actual competition

E. Participation in different levels of pre-established groupings

Bibliography
Gels, James. “Basketball Fundamentals – Player Tips and Development.” The Coach’s Clipboard. James A. Gels. Web. 5 Nov. 2015.

Lindsay, Ken. Guide to Coaching Basketball. Randall Communications. Web. 5 Nov. 2015.

McKenzie, Larry, and Tubby Smith. Basketball: Much More than Just a Game. AuthorHouse, 2011. Print.

Somogyi, Kristen, and Beth Balbierz. The Knack of Coaching Youth Basketball: Step-by-Step Strategy, Mechanics, and Drills for Consistent Success. Guilford: Knack, 2010. Print.

Stratigopoulos, Nicholas. Basketball in Physical Education: Defend, Dribble, Pass, & Shoot! Createspace, 2014. Print.