Course Outline for Physical Education Activity ARH3
Advanced Archery

Effective: Fall 2024
SLO Rev:
Catalog Description:

PEAC ARH3 - Advanced Archery

0.50 - 2.00 Units

Advanced instruction in Archery and bowmanship.
Prerequisite: PEAC ARH2.
0835.00 - Physical Education
Optional
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. demonstrate proper set up for recurve and compound bow shooting;
  2. demonstrate proper stance and shooting with both a compound bow and a recurve bow;
  3. describe how visualization and focus can affect shooting within an archery competition;
  4. demonstrate how to clout shoot accurately;
  5. properly adjust and distribute their weight when shooting both a recurve bow and a compound bow;
  6. shoot accurately and competitively at distances up to 45 yards.
Course Content:
  1. Introduction to the recuve bow
  2. Introduction to the compound bow
  3. Proper site set up when shooting a recurve bow
  4. Site set up when shooting a compound bow
  5. Stance and shooting differences for a recuve bow versus a compound bow
  6. Visualization and relaxation techniques to improve focus and accuracy when shooting
  7. Clout Shooting - What is it and how to practice it safely
  8. Adjusting stance and body position based on the bow used
  9. Target accuracy when shooting a recurve bow and a compound bow at 45 yards and beyond
Methods of Instruction:
  1. Demonstration/Exercise
  2. Group Activities
  3. Textbook reading assignments
  4. Small Group Coaching
  5. One-on-one coaching
  6. Simulations
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
  1. Write a one page paper on how to set up an archery shooting session for both a recurved bow and a compound bow. Be able to list the commonalities and differences when safely setting up target practice for these two types of bows.
  2. Read the chapter on recurve bows and the chapter on compound bows. Make a check list on the stance and shooting differences when using these types of bows.
  3. Present and demonstrate to the class two methods to improve relaxation and visualization when shooting in an archery competition.
  4. Set up and score a clout shooting competition.
  1. Class Work
  2. Class Participation
  3. Exams/Tests
  4. Oral Presentation
  5. Demonstration of practice and skills
  6. Class Performance
Upon the completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. Demonstrate improved fitness, and overall wellness, by participating in a consistent training program
  2. Work within a group, or team, to solve problems
Textbooks (Typical):
  1. Kathleen Haywood and Catherine Lewi (2021). Archery: Steps to Success (4th). Leisure Press.
  • none
Abbreviated Class Schedule Description:
Advanced instruction in Archery and bowmanship.
Prerequisite: PEAC ARH2.
Discipline:
Physical Education*