East Stroudsburg University

Course Syllabus

Department:               FIT                                          Date:   Fall 2007                    

Course Title:              Volleyball II                           Course Number:        223

Phone:                        3230

Instructor:                  Dr. Casebolt

A.  Course Description

This course is designed to provide further instruction in the fundamentals of volleyball such as the underhand and overhand serve, underhand and overhand pass, attacks and block. An in depth examination of offensive and defensive formations will be emphasized in an effort to structure and improve game play. Students will be introduced to the basic 4-2 offense, the 2-1-2 defense, the 6-2 offense, and the 5-1 offense. Additionally, students will gain exposure to advanced skills such as digging and jump serving.

B.  Course Objectives

1.                  To provide further instruction to students about volleyball team concepts and rules.

2.                  To facilitate skill acquisition and improvement in the basic fundamentals of volleyball.

3.                  To introduce the student to advanced skills such as jump serves and digging.

4.                  To introduce the student to various offensive and defensive strategies such as the 4-2 Offense, the 2-1-2 Defense, the 6-2 Offense, and the 5-1 Offense.

C.  Course outline

1.                  Underhand passing.

2.                  Overhand passing.

3.                  Underhand serving.

4.                  Overhand serving.

5.                  Attacking.

6.                  Blocking.

7.                  Jump serving

8.                  Digging.

9.                  Offensive/defensive sets/strategies. 

D.  Course Textbooks

No textbook required.  Instructor will provide handouts.

E.  Evaluation

A.                 Class Policies

Each student is permitted two (2) absences.

A student taking more than 2 absences will fail the class.

Each student is responsible for information missed during his or her absence.

Each student is responsible for wearing appropriate attire for physical activity.

Each student is responsible for helping to set up and break down the nets everyday.

E.         Text

            Handouts will be provided.

F.         Course Evaluation

            1.         Participation: each student is allowed two absences. (3 = fail)

2.         Knowledge:   a student must pass a performance test over the rules and skills of the

                                game.

5.                  This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.

Note: All students requesting reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 shall provide the instructor with proper documentation in accordance with these federal laws and university policy. Reasonable accommodations will be made accordingly.