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Common Course Outline

Course discipline/number/title PHED 2260: Officiating Basketball

Catalog Description

Credits 1
Hours/Week 2
Prerequisites (Course discipline/number) None
Other requirements Lab time will be arranged.
MnTC Goals (if any) NA

Course Description

This course will offer an in-depth understanding of the rules of the game of basketball, as well as actual lab time moving through the mechanics of two person, on-court officiating. The course will incorporate the use of National Federation of High Schools supplemental tools, the Minnesota State High School League supplemental tools, as well as requiring acquisition of certification from, the Minnesota State High School League. This certification will be the result of taking the NFHS/MSHSL basketball exam. Lab time will be arranged.

Date Last Revised (Month, year)

February, 2019

Outline of Major Content Areas

  1. Rule Interpretation and Application
  2. Professionalism and Ethics
  3. Fitness
  4. Mechanics and Positioning

Learning Outcomes (General)

The student will be able to:

  1. Understand the intent of rules.
  2. Understand the philosophy of and the application of the rules during game play.
  3. Understand and demonstrate court mechanics.
  4. Exhibit proper court positioning to match game situations.

Learning Outcomes (MnTC)

NA

Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning

Methods may include but are not limited to:

RCTC Core Outcome(s)

This course contributes to meeting the following RCTC Core Outcome(s):

Critical Thinking
Students will think systematically and explore information thoroughly before accepting or formulating a position or conclusion.

Special Information (if any)

Current MSHSL application fees for certification and materials. Supplies as applicable (variable per season)