PHED 36C: ADVANCED ARCHERY
Foothill College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Effective Term: | Summer 2023 |
| 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 Only |
| 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
Advanced archery concepts in shot foundation development. Scapulae positioning, breathing, imagery, focusing, relaxation, and various physical training methodologies are presented. Aligning and tuning methods are presented.
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
- Understand the biomechanics of body posture, scapulae positioning, eye focus, etc.
- Have an understanding of various mental concepts and their relationship to high performance
- Explore the use of relaxation and breath control techniques for improved performance
- Align and tune a bow
- Develop a physical/mental training regime
- Coach at a basic/intermediate level
Course Content
- Stance
- Bow grip
- Hooking (string)
- Set-up
- Drawing the bow
- Anchor position
- Aiming
- Release
- Follow through
- Maintenance/tuning
- Stress management techniques
Lab Content
- Stance
- Bow grip
- Hooking (string)
- Set-up
- Drawing the bow
- Anchor position
- Release
- Follow through
- Maintenance/tuning
- Stress management techniques
Special Facilities and/or Equipment
1. 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
Peer group interaction will be assessed by instructor and students
Evaluation will consist of proficiency in:
1. Shooting
2. Tuning and alignment
3. Understanding of physical/mental aspects of archery
4. Understanding of coaching principles/methodologies
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, Kisik, 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