Course Outline for Physical Education Activity SBB3
Advanced Baseball-Specific Training

Effective: Fall 2013
SLO Rev: 12/21/2016
Catalog Description:

PEAC SBB3 - Advanced Baseball-Specific Training

0.50 - 2.00 Units

Students will learn resistance and plyometric training methods to dramatically improve bat, leg and throwing speed. Students must have experience in resistance training and a high level of skill in the sport of baseball to enroll in this course.
Prerequisite: PEAC SBB2.
0835.00 - Physical Education
Letter Grade Only
Type Units Inside of Class Hours Outside of Class Hours Total Student Learning Hours
Laboratory 0.50 - 2.00 36.00 - 108.00 0.00 36.00 - 108.00
Total 0.50 - 2.00 36.00 - 108.00 0.00 - 0.00 36.00 - 108.00
Measurable Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. improve their overall speed running to first base;
  2. demonstrate five exercises that will improve speed and power on the playing field;
  3. demonstrate three different grips when throwing a baseball;
  4. demonstrate the decision-making skills for getting the lead runner out while playing in the field.
Course Content:
  1. Sprint drills and exercises to improve speed and power
  2. Plyometric training to increase leg and arm speed
  3. Grips for throwing baseball
  4. What each grip does to the flight of the ball
  5. Hitting the cutoff man to control the lead runner on the base path
  6. When to throw past the cutoff man
  7. Strategy/tactics to improve baseball awareness, decision-making, and execution.
 
Methods of Instruction:
  1. Demonstration/Exercise
  2. Individual Performance
  3. Lecture/Discussion
  4. Practice/Demonstration
  5. Presentation of audio-visual materials
  6. Distance Education
  7. Activity play
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
  1. Read the chapter on strength and injury prevention. Be prepared to discuss how increasing strength can prevent injuries.
  2. Make a chart of the exercises and drills that improve speed and arm strength.
  3. On paper design a plan to enhance your throwing ability.
  4. Write an evaluation of your improvement from the beginning of class to the end. Use your pre- and post- assessments in your evaluation.
  1. Exams/Tests
  2. Class Performance
  3. Final Examination
  4. Demonstration of practice and skills
  5. Class Participation
Upon the completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. Demonstrate and explain the physiological reasons for performing a proper warm up.
  2. Work within a group, or team, to solve problems
Textbooks (Typical):
  1. Gambetta, Vern (2011). Athletic Development: The Art and Science of Functional Sports Conditioning Human Kinetics.
Abbreviated Class Schedule Description:
Students will learn resistance and plyometric training methods to dramatically improve bat, leg and throwing speed. Students must have experience in resistance training and a high level of skill in the sport of baseball to enroll in this course.
Prerequisite: PEAC SBB2.