Fall 2018 Course Syllabi

Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus Course Prefix/Number/Title: HPER 250 – Varsity Athletics Hockey Number of credits: 1 Instructor: Travis Rybchinski Office: TH 128 (Underneath the Bleachers in the Gym) Office Hours: Various (M-Th 11:00 – Noon) Or arranged. Phone: 701-228-5450 Email: travis.rybchinski@dakotacollege.edu Lecture/Lab Schedule: To Be Determined Course Description: This course requires a full semester of participation in varsity hockey. The fundamental skills and basic strategies of hockey will be taught through teaching, practicing, and playing the game of hockey. On and off ice lessons will be given. Pre-/Co-requisites: None Course Objectives: The student will understand that lifelong wellness is achieved and sustained through proper physical exercise and nutrition. They will also learn the proper skill techniques to succeed as a collegiate hockey player. They will understand the importance of being a student-athlete and community involvement/volunteering. Textbook(s): Handouts will be provided if needed. Course Requirements: The students are evaluated on their participation, effort, attitude, and willingness to learn. Each of the four criteria is weighted at 25%. The students will participate in daily practice sessions, occasional classroom lectures, and a full season of participation including post season play. Tentative Course Outline: The season will begin in early October and continue through the playoffs which conclude the end of February. There will also be preseason off-ice training and open ice sessions. General Education Goals/Objectives: Goal 5: Employs the principles of wellness Relationship to Campus Theme: We will be utilizing the Beyond part of our campus theme. The students will be learning how communicate effectively with others. They also will be learning the value of lifelong fitness and promoting physical, emotional wellness.