PHED 36B: INTERMEDIATE ARCHERY
Foothill College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| 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 VII: Lifelong Learning |
| Transferable: | CSU/UC |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate and explain proper shooting technique and mental preparation.
- Perform with increased proficiency the techniques for successful archery.
Description
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
A. develop a consistent shot.
B. analyze and critique a shot.
C. understand principles of using a sight.
D. to tune a bow.
E. to maintain their equipment.
F. develop a training program for improvement.
Course Content
A. Stance
B. Bow grip
C. Hooking (string)
D. Set-up
E. Drawing the bow
F. Anchor position
G. Aiming
H. Release
I. Follow through
J. Maintenance/tuning
Lab Content
A. Stance
B. Bow grip
C. Hooking (string)
D. Set up
E. Drawing the bow
F. Anchor position
G. Aiming
H. Release
I. Follow through
J. Maintenance/tuning
Special Facilities and/or Equipment
Method(s) of Evaluation
A. Physical skills and techniques will be assessed by direct instructor observation
B. Written and/or final examination will test knowledge of:
1. Terminology of archery
2. Techniques of proper shooting
a. Student demonstration
b. Explanation
c. Selection and proper use of equipment
Method(s) of Instruction
Lecture, discussion, interactive learning exercises, demonstration.
Representative Text(s) and Other Materials
Lee, Kisik, and Robert de Bondt. Total Archery. Human Kinetics, 2009.
Resource book (optional)
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.