Team Sports

We have a number of team sports. There are several levels. If you do not know what level to join, instructors will assist you with a recommendation during the first week of the class. Team Basketball, Soccer, Soccer Level 2, 3, 4; Indoor Soccer; Futsal Level 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball Level 1, 2, 3, 4.

KNES 36A - Team Sport - Basketball

An introduction to the discipline of Physical Education through team sport basketball. Activities include individual and team strategies and techniques required for competitive games. A brief historical examination of significant national and international contributions to the development of styles of play will be presented. The impact of culture and gender on amateur and professional levels of competition will also be analyzed. Skills emphasized will enable students to participate in informal basketball (streetball) activities. Students will recognize basketball needs associated with physiology, nutrition, flexibility, and strength concepts in order to improve level of skill. Instructors will motivate and encourage students to practice and adapt skills to physical ability, age, strength, and gender. Major emphasis on tournament format participation.

KNES 37A - Soccer

An introductory course to enhance skills used in the game of soccer, including a global perspective and the contributions of both male and female soccer experts and players. Emphasis will be placed upon the four major pillars of the game: technical ability, tactical understanding, physical fitness, and the mental approach necessary to compete successfully in match play. Strategies and tactics of the game will also be discussed and performed. There will be an introduction to the laws of the game, equipment, fair play, flexibility, nutrition, and the nuances of the game. Use of the Internet and other media sources will be encouraged to further understand the world's most popular game.

KNES 37B - Soccer Level 2

An introduction to the discipline of physical education through the game of soccer, including a global perspective and the contributions of both male and female soccer experts and players. Emphasis will be placed upon the four major pillars of the game: technical ability, tactical understanding, physical fitness, and the mental approach necessary to compete successfully in match play. Technical skills and small group strategies and tactics will be introduced and performed. There will be a discussion introducing additional laws of the game, equipment, fair play, flexibility, nutrition, and the nuances of the game. Use of the Internet and other media sources will be encouraged to further understand the world's most popular game.

KNES 37C - Soccer Level 3

An introduction to the discipline of physical education through the game of soccer, including a global perspective and the contributions of both male and female soccer experts and players. Emphasis will be placed upon the four major pillars of the game: technical ability, tactical understanding, physical fitness, and the mental approach necessary to compete successfully in match play. Team offensive and defensive skills, strategies and tactics will be introduced and performed. There will be a discussion on additional laws of the game, equipment, fair play, flexibility, nutrition, and the nuances of the game. Use of the Internet and other media sources will be encouraged to further understand the world's most popular game.

KNES 37D - Soccer Level 4

An introduction to the discipline of physical education through the game of soccer, including a global perspective and the contributions of both male and female soccer experts and players. Emphasis will be placed upon the four major pillars of the game: technical ability, tactical understanding, physical fitness, and the mental approach necessary to compete successfully in match play. Tactical skills and comprehensive team strategies will be practiced and performed. There will be a discussion introducing additional laws of the game, equipment, fair play, flexibility, nutrition, and the nuances of the game. Use of the Internet and other media sources will be encouraged to further understand the world's most popular game.

KNES 37E - Indoor Soccer

An introduction to Physical Education through the sport of indoor soccer. Includes a global perspective and the contributions of both male and female soccer experts and players. Emphasis will be placed upon the four major pillars of the game, strategies and tactics of the game will also be discussed and performed. There will be an introduction to the laws of the game, equipment, fair play, flexibility, nutrition, and the nuances of the game. Use of the Internet and other media sources will be encouraged to further understand indoor soccer.

KNES 38A - Futsal Level 1

An introduction to the discipline of Physical Education through futsal (basic beginner level). Introductory skills at the beginning level will be learned for this game played indoors on a basketball court. The course will include a global perspective of futsal and a historical review of the sport. Emphasis will be placed upon the four major pillars of the game: with a basic understanding of the sport and the ability to be able to perform basic moves of elementary futsal. An introduction to the laws of the game pertaining to individual and pairs play, proper equipment, fair play, flexibility, and nutrition will be discussed.

KNES 38B - Futsal Level 2

A further introduction to Physical Education through the sport of futsal (advanced beginner level). Focus will be on the advancement in futsal skills, including technical ability, and tactical understanding for this game played indoors on a basketball court. Included is a global perspective of futsal and a historical review of the sport. Advanced beginner level skills and small group (partners) strategies and tactics will be performed. An introduction to the laws of the game pertaining to free kicks, kick-ins, goal kicks and corner kicks will be discussed.

KNES 38C - Futsal Level 3

An introduction to Physical Education through futsal (intermediate level). Includes a global perspective of futsal and a historical review of the sport. Emphasis will be placed upon the technical ability at level 3. Tactical techniques, increased fitness and the mental approach necessary to compete in match play will be emphasized. Full side strategies and tactics will be discussed and performed. Nutrition, muscular endurance, stretching and nutrition will be highlighted.

KNES 38D - Futsal Level 4

More enhanced skills used in the game of futsal is the focus of this course and is taught at the competitive for the more advanced student. Technical ability, tactical understanding, physical fitness, and the mental approach necessary to compete successfully in match play will be emphasized. Competitive skills and full team strategies and tactics will be discussed and performed. There will be a discussion introducing additional laws of the game, the role of referee, match fitness, nutrition and nuances of the game.

KNES 39A - Volleyball Level 1

An introduction to the discipline of Physical Education through the sport of volleyball. Includes: rules, equipment, facilities, safety, etiquette, basic fundamentals in beginning level volleyball with strategies for team offense and defense, and a brief historical examination of global contributions by the men and women who changed the game of volleyball. Students will develop passing, hitting, blocking, and serving techniques utilizing fundamental theories of physics. The skills portion of the course will encourage an understanding of how to adapt the game and conventional techniques to an individual's physical abilities. Students will understand and apply basic exercise physiology, nutrition, flexibility, and strength concepts to improve their physical condition in order to play at a more advanced level.

KNES 39B - Volleyball Level 2

An introduction to the discipline of Physical Education through the sport of volleyball. Includes a global and historical examination of the sport, rules, equipment, facilities, etiquette, safety, and fundamentals of volleyball. Students will develop their volleyball skills and improve upon basic team play strategies. Students will apply basic exercise physiology, nutrition, flexibility and strength concepts to improve their overall playing level.

KNES 39C - Volleyball Level 3

An introduction to the discipline of Physical Education through the sport of volleyball. Includes a global and historical examination of the sport, rules, equipment, facilities, etiquette, safety, and fundamentals of advanced volleyball. Students will develop their volleyball skills and improve upon team play strategies. Students will apply basic exercise physiology, nutrition, flexibility and strength concepts to improve their overall playing level.

KNES 39DX - Volleyball Level 4

An introduction to the discipline of Physical Education through the sport of volleyball. Includes a global and historical examination of the sport, rules, equipment, facilities, etiquette, safety, and fundamentals of advanced volleyball through tournament play. Students will improve upon team play strategies. The primary purpose of this course is to promote educational and organized competitive playing opportunities for males and females. Students will apply exercise physiology, nutrition, flexibility and strength concepts for an advanced level of play.

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