Course Outline for Physical Education Activity BSK1
Introduction to Basketball

Effective: Fall 2024
SLO Rev:
Catalog Description:

PEAC BSK1 - Introduction to Basketball

0.50 - 2.00 Units

Designed to teach to the basic skills and mechanics needed to successfully play the game of basketball.
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 the basic drills & techniques to play the game of basketball. Those skills include dribbling, passing and shooting;
  2. demonstrate an increased overall physical fitness by playing basketball;
  3. track their blood pressure;
  4. identify problem foods as they relate to diabetes and hypertension;
  5. evaluate individual and team performance in all aspects of the sport, including technique and offensive/defensive strategies.
Course Content:
 
  1. Present nature of game and opportunities for play outside of class
  2. Care and use of equipment
  3. Court conduct and conditioning 
  4. Basic skills for presentation; chest pass, bounce pass, one-hand underhand pass, lay up shot, and set shot
  5. Rules discussions
  6. Role of resistance exercise in overall health and wellness.
  7. Principles of resistance exercise.  
  8. Dangers of hypertension and pre-diabetes. 
Methods of Instruction:
  1. Demonstration/Exercise
  2. Simulations
  3. Lectures
  4. Presentation of audio-visual materials
  5. Distance Education
  6. The materials for the course are presented through the use of the lecture demonstration technique. Instruction will be given in large groups, small groups, and on an individual basis. Student practice is emphasized.
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
  1. Read the chapter on passing drills and be prepared to explain terminology and demonstrate a chest pass, bounce pass, hook pass, and one-hand underhand pass.
  2. Analyze and critique two students' lay up shooting technique. Provide feedback to help improve their performance.
  3. Describe the following violations and indicate the consequence of each violation. (1) Ten second back court violation (2) Traveling (3) Three seconds in the lane (4) Inbound lane violation
  4. Measure blood pressure twice weekly over six weeks. Keep a journal of each day's measure
  5. Read the chapter on blood pressure and blood sugar. Be prepared to discuss how these two measurements relate to pre-diabetes and hypertension.
  1. Class Participation
  2. Quizzes
  3. Demonstration of practice and skills
  4. Skills performance examination
  5. Practical Examination
  6. Final Class Performance
Upon the completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. demonstrate the basic drills & techniques to play the game of basketball. Those skills include dribbling, passing and shooting
  2. demonstrate an increased overall physical fitness by playing basketball
Textbooks (Typical):
  1. Wissel, Hal (2022). Basketball - Steps to Success Human Kinetics.
  • Appropriate physical education attire.
Abbreviated Class Schedule Description:
Designed to teach to the basic skills and mechanics needed to successfully play the game of basketball.
Discipline:
Kinesiology*, or Physical Education*