Foothill CollegeApproved Course Outlines
Kinesiology and Athletics Division
PHED 34EINTERCOLLEGIATE SOFTBALL (WOMEN)Summer 2013
14.5 hours lecture-laboratory.3 Units
Repeatability -
Statement: May be taken six times for credit.
 
Criteria:Active participation each quarter course if repeated will enhance student's cognitive and performance skills. Emphasis will also be put on increased fitness. These include: A. Increased recognition of offensive and defensive strategies B. Increase in muscle and core strength C. Improved hitting and fielding D. Improved team leadership
Status -
 Course Status: InactiveGrading: Letter Grade with P/NP option
 Degree Status: ApplicableCredit Status: Credit
 GE Status: Lifelong Understanding
Articulation Office Information -
 Transferability: BothValidation:
1. Description -
Competitive intercollegiate softball for experienced female athletes.
Prerequisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Advisory: Previous high school, club or collegiate softball playing experience; not open to students with credit in H P 35F.

2. Course Objectives -
The student will be able to:
  1. Perform softball skills related to each athlete's position and team objectives
  2. Compete in a highly organized team sport at a collegiate performance level of competition.
  3. Apply and practice skills and demonstrate skills specific to softball competitive play.
  4. Analyze opposing team play and strategies
  5. Demonstrate through performance the development of physical fitness levels in strength, endurance and over-all fitness.
  6. Identify and understand the official NCAA rules and their interpretations in game play.
  7. Display proper sports play and attitude both on and off the field.
3. Special Facilities and/or Equipment -
Softball mitt, cleats and work-out attire

4. Course Content (Body of knowledge) -
A.Softball Performance skills
1. Catching
2. Throwing
3. Base running
4. Hitting
5. Bunting
6. Slapping
  • Strategies for softball
    • 1. Pitchers
    a. Low net throws
    b. Rise balls
    c. Off speed fundamentals
    d. Footwork
    e. fielding
    f. pop-ups and communication
    2. Catchers
    a. Setting up and receiving balls
    b. Blocking pitches
    c. Pop-ups
    d. Force outs
    e. tag plays
    f. cut-offs
    g. pitchouts
    h. passed balls
    3. Outfielders
    a. grounders
    b. down and block
    c. fly balls
    d. sun balls
    e. line drives
    f. playing the fence
    g. back up responsibilities
    4. Infielders
    a. footwork
    b. checking the runner
    c. grounders
    d. diving
    e. first and third situations
    f. fielding bunts
  • Offensive Strategies
    • 1. Seeing the pitch
    2. Hitting for power
    3. Hit and run
    4. Scoring a runner
    5. Creating the lineup
  • Defensive strategies
    • 1. Bunt defense
    2. Back up position on throws and batted balls
    3. Defense against double steals and stolen bases
  • Physical Fitness
    • 1. Core strength
    2. Weight training
    3. Power
    4. Flexibility training
  • Rules and interpretations
    • 1. Scoring
    2. Defensive positioning
    3. Blocking the plate
    4. Infield fly
  • Sports play
    • 1. Respect
    2. Positive attitude
    3. Hustle
    5. Repeatability - Moved to header area.
     
    6. Methods of Evaluation -
    1. Video analysis of fielding, hitting, batting
    2. Statistical records for individual players
    3. Participation in athletic competitions


    7. Representative Text(s) -
    Current NCAA Rulebook

    8. Disciplines -
    Physical Education
     
    9. Method of Instruction - No content
     
    10. Lab Content -
    This is a PE activity course. All lab content is covered in course content.
     
    11. Honors Description - No longer used. Integrated into main description section.
     
    12. Types and/or Examples of Required Reading, Writing and Outside of Class Assignments - No content
    13. Need/Justification -
    This course meets the Foothill GE Requirements for Area VII, Lifelong Learning.

    Course status: Inactive
    Last updated: 2013-03-29 10:45:11
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