KINESIOLOGY PHYSICAL EDUCATION 57A

Beginning Volleyball Syllabus

Spring 2005

INSTRUCTOR: Elaine Roque TELEPHONE: (310) 434-4859


OFFICE: P.E. 217

CLASS MEETINGS: Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30 am to 10:50. (Class will begin at 9:35 and end by 10:40*. This is done to give the students time to dress before and after class.)

SITE: Gym 100

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This class is a beginning level volleyball course. It will cover all of the fundamentals of play including passing, setting, serving, spiking, defensive techniques and rules of play.

GRADING: Grading is based on attendance and participation. One written exam is given at the end of the semester. Grading will be as follows:

A = 0 to 3 absences B = 4 to 6 absences C = 7 to 9 absences

D = 10 to 12 absences F = 13 or more absences

Absences for studying, parking problems, etc. will not be excused! Absences for illness must be document by your doctor or the SMC health office. ONE MEDICAL ABSENCE WILL BE EXCUSED IF DOCUMENTED! These do not affect your grade.

*Tardiness will affect your grade. Students who arrive after 9:35 and before 9:50 will be marked tardy. TWO TARDIES COUNT AS ONE ABSENCE! Students who arrive after 9:50 are not allowed to participate and will be marked absent.

DRESS: To be considered present in class, students must wear athletic attire. This means shorts, sweats, t-shirts, etc. and athletic shoes. Shoes that mark the gym floor are not permitted. Shirts must be worn!