PEO2003

Sports Officiating

Course Code:
PEO2003

Credit Hours:
2

Effective beginning:
2023-24

Sections:
001

 

Course Description:
Lecture and discussion of rules along with practice in techniques of officiating various sports through laboratory experience. Students must be available for off-campus officiating after school hours. Three hours lecture-laboratory per week.

 

Course Details

Instructors:

Dr. Steve Givens
givenss@chipola.edu
850-718-2299

 

Required textbooks/ course materials:

Referee Mag., Successful Sports Officiating, Referee Enterprises, Inc., 2nd ed. 2010  ISBN:  9780736098298

 

Assignment/course outline:

See your Instructor First Day Handout for individual instructor assignment schedule.

 

Discipline-level learning outcomes:

REC 1:  Prepare individuals and groups to participate in a variety of sports.

REC 2:  Demonstrate the ability to officiate various sport activities.

REC 3:  Organize large group activities for a variety of sports.

REC 4: Lead group activities in a social setting.

REC 5:  Recognize diverse needs of special populations.

REC 6: Describe various aspects of outdoor recreation, education and conservation.

REC 7: Demonstrate employability skills.

REC 8: Provide care for and demonstrate prevention of athletic injuries.

REC 9: Understand foundations of sport fitness and exercise physiology.

 

Course-level learning outcomes:

Course-level student learning outcomesDiscipline-level learning outcomesAssessment methods

Identify resources for rule books, certification requirements, and sports official’s tutorials for specific sports

Identify specific rules for various sports

Identify appropriate and pertinent terminology for various sports

Present various hand/body signals pertinent to various sports

Identify specific strategies and philosophies of sports officials related to age and skill levels

Identify specific violations and judgements related to various sports

Identify significant historical events of sports officiating in America

Identify resources for certification requirements, certification courses

Identify certification requirements for officiating various sports

Identify appropriate responses to criticism from coaches, players, fans

Identify appropriate officiating styles and temperaments for sports officials

Identify common and/or expected work habits/duties of sports officials

Identify common acceptable and/or expected work habits/duties of sports officials

Identify specific fitness needs of those officiating various sports

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REC 9 

Written Project, Presentation, Tests, Reports

 

Means of accomplishing learning outcomes:

Lecture is the primary method of instruction. Lectures are enhanced by board illustrations, concept maps, and/or power point presentations. Additional teaching strategies may include: use of inquiry, critical thinking, class discussions and/or oral presentations.

 

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