ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY- NEWPORT
Beginning Volleyball
PE - 14291

Instructor: Mr. Allen Mooneyhan
Web Site:  www.newportweb.com/asun 
Office hours: Click here
Text: Kluka, D. & Dunn, P.  Volleyball. (3rd ed).  Brown & Benchmark. 1996.

Course Objectives: At the completion of this course, students will:

  1. Understand the basic rules to the game of villeyball.

  2. Know the demessions of the volleyball court/net.

  3. Be able to discuss the need for strategy in the game of volleyball.

  4. Understand and preform the basic skills needed to play volleyball.

  5. Exibit a basic understanding of the nature and history of volleyball.

  6. Demonstrate the ability to understand basic strategy in playing volleyball.

  7. Realize the physical, social, and emotional benefits provided through playing volleyball.

Method of Evaluation and Grading:

Participation.....................................100
Skill Test..........................................100
Final................................................100
Total points = 300		   A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = Below 60

Class Attendance and Make-up Work: Attendance is mandatory. Participation is necessary in order to pass the class. Each class period is worth points toward your participation grade. Scheduled tests and activities will not be changed and anyone not participating will not be allowed to make them up. If you know in advance that you will have a conflict with a test, you may contact the instructor IN ADVANCE and discuss the issue with him. In some cases, make-up tests may be allowed if notice is given IN ADVANCE. The teacher is not responsible for providing you with any missed work or lecture notes.

Student Responsibilities: The student is responsible for attending every class and being there ON TIME. If a student should miss class, he/she is responsible for obtaining the notes/material missed during that class.

Calendar of assignments, activities, and tests (THIS IS TENTATIVE!):

Week #   Cover
1
2-5
6
7-14
15
16		   Syllabus, Introduction
Lecture
Pre-tests(Skill Test)
Volleyball Skills
Skill Tests
Final

Liability Statement:
This is a class which involves physical activity and there is always a risk of injury or accident. Therefore, it is suggested that:

  1. You notify the instructor if there are any medical problems or physical disability that would limit your full participation in the class.

  2. Students over the age of 35 and those less than 35 who have any history of medical problems, either themselves or in their family, consult with their physician to determine if they are "cleared" to fully participate in this class.

  3. Each student carry health insurance.

SERVICES TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES.  The Coordinator of Student Services has been designated as the Arkansas State University-Newport compliance coordinator for Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Any student who requires special services should contact the Coordinator of Student Services.

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