PHED 36B: INTERMEDIATE ARCHERY
Foothill College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Effective Term: | Summer 2025 |
| Units: | 1 |
| Hours: | 3 laboratory per week (36 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | This course is included in the Individual Sports family of activity courses. |
| Degree & Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Area 7: Lifelong Learning |
| Transferable: | CSU/UC |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Student Learning Outcomes
- Perform with increased proficiency the techniques for successful archery.
- Demonstrate and explain proper shooting technique and mental preparation.
Description
Intermediate skills will be developed through the in-depth observation and understanding of the elements that produce consistency and competency in using the recurve bow. Basic maintenance of equipment will be covered.
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
- Develop a consistent shot
- Analyze and critique a shot
- Understand principles of using a sight
- Tune a bow
- Maintain their equipment
- Develop a training program for improvement
Course Content
- Stance
- Bow grip
- Hooking (string)
- Set-up
- Drawing the bow
- Anchor position
- Aiming
- Release
- Follow through
- Maintenance/tuning
Lab Content
- Stance
- Bow grip
- Hooking (string)
- Set-up
- Drawing the bow
- Anchor position
- Aiming
- Release
- Follow through
- Maintenance/tuning
Special Facilities and/or Equipment
1. Indoor archery facility, portable targets, arrow back drop net, bows, arrows, tabs, arm guards, and bow racks.
2. When taught as an online distance learning or hybrid section, students and faculty need ongoing and continuous internet and email access. Students may need to secure their own access to equipment specific to the sport.
2. When taught as an online distance learning or hybrid section, students and faculty need ongoing and continuous internet and email access. Students may need to secure their own access to equipment specific to the sport.
Method(s) of Evaluation
Methods of Evaluation may include but are not limited to the following:
Physical skills and techniques will be assessed by direct instructor observation
Written and/or final examination will test knowledge of:
1. Terminology of archery
2. Techniques of proper shooting (student demonstration, explanation)
3. Selection and proper use of equipment
Method(s) of Instruction
Methods of Instruction may include but are not limited to the following:
Lecture
Discussion
Interactive learning exercises
Demonstration
Representative Text(s) and Other Materials
Lee, Kisk, and Robert de Bondt. Total Archery. 2009.
Although this text is older than the suggested "5 years or newer" standard, it remains a seminal text in this area of study.
Types and/or Examples of Required Reading, Writing, and Outside of Class Assignments
- Optional reading/writing assignments as determined by the instructor
Discipline(s)
Physical Education