Columbia College Department of Health and Human Performance

Instructor: Raelene Juarez Phone: (209) 588-5183 E-mail: juarezr@yosemite.cc.ca.us Office: Oak Pavilion 11–B

H-HP 53A Volleyball I (Beginning) 1 Unit H-HP 53B Volleyball II (Intermediate) 1 Unit Office Hours: By Appointment Spring 2005 T / Th 5:45-7:10pm OR 7:15-8:40pm

Course Description (53A – Beginning)

Basic techniques with emphasis on offensive and defensive tactics of team play. Rules and intra-class competition included.

Course Objectives

A. GOAL: Each student should be able to understand the rules of volleyball.

OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, each student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate basic knowledge of volleyball rules.

B. GOAL: Each student should be able to perform the basic skills needed to play volleyball.

OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, each student should be able to demonstrate basic ability in:

1. Serving.

2. Passing.

3. Setting.

4. Spiking.

5. Blocking.

C. GOAL: Each student should be able to understand basic team strategy.

OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, each student should be able to demonstrate basic knowledge of:

1. Team offensive strategies

a. W-receiving formation.

b. Free ball transition; defense to offense.

2. Team defensive strategies

a. Three-deep defense.

b. Free ball transition, offense to defense.

Course Description (53B – Intermediate)

An intermediate level of skills and strategies for the experienced player; an introduction to power volleyball play.

Course Objectives

A. GOAL: Each student should be able to exhibit a fundamental understanding of the rules of volleyball.

OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, each student should be able to:

1. Define the technical terms in the game of volleyball.

2. Demonstrate knowledge of volleyball rules.

3. Discriminate between appropriate and inappropriate game play by officiating a game.

B. GOAL: Each student should be able to execute fundamental skills in a volleyball games.

OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, each student should be able to:

1. Execute the basic skills of serving, passing, setting, spiking, blocking, and dunking.

C. GOAL: Each student should be able to comprehend and execute the basic team strategies for both offensive and defensive play.

OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, each student should be able to understand and execute:

1. The W-receiving formation.

2. Three-deep defense.

3. Free ball transition.

4. The four-deep defense.

5. Transition from defense to offense.

6. The four-two offense.

7. Spike coverage.

Required Reading

· Selected handouts on volleyball rules, terms, skills, and strategies

Recommended Reading

· Volleyball Fundamentals (Sports Fundamentals Series) by Joel Dearing. Copyright 2003 by Human Kinetics Publishers, ISBN# 0736045082

Lockers

Columbia College lockers are available for your use during the semester. A lock from the Manzanita Bookstore is recommended. The long lockers are to be used during class time only – store your belongings in the adjacent cubby during non-class time.

Recommended Attire and Etiquette

Proper attire is crucial for a safe and successful class.

· T-shirts, shorts, sweatshirts, and/or sweats are all acceptable (avoid clothing with zippers)

· Tennis shoes to support your feet are mandatory – no black soles or high platforms.

· Limit your jewelry – earrings, necklaces, watches, rings, and bracelets are potential hazards.

· If you have long hair, please keep it tied back.

· Place backpacks, jackets, etc. in a cubby or against the bleachers if you do not use a locker.

Grading System

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53A Grading Scale		53B Grading Scale
A B C D F	91-100 81-90 71-80 61-70 60 and below	A B C D F	93-100 85-92 77-84 69-76 68 and below

60 % Active / Positive Participation

· 15 % Skill Improvement

· 10 % Assignments

· 15 % Final

Week 1

- Orientation

- Initial skill assessment

Week 2 – Week 4

- Lecture and Demonstration

- Activity: freeballs, passing, serving, and serve-receive; scrimmage

Week 5 – Week 7

- Lecture and Demonstration

- Activity: setting, downballs, hitting, and blocking; scrimmage

Week 8 - 10

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v If you are injured at any time during this class let the instructor know immediately.

v The H-HP Department and Columbia College are not responsible for any lost or stolen items.

v It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw or drop the class.

Lecture and Demonstration

- Activity: base positions, freeball transition, defense; scrimmage

Week 11 - 13

- Lecture and Demonstration

- Activity: offense and game play; scrimmage

Week 14 - 15

- Review of semester as needed

- Final skill assessment

Week 16

- Final