Spring 2017 Course Syllabi

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Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus
Course Prefix/Number/Title:
HPER 151/251 Varsity Women’s Softball
Course Description:
This course requires a full season of participation in women’s varsity softball. The fundamental skills and
basic strategies of softball are emphasized through teaching, practice, and playing the game of softball.
Course Objectives:
The participants will learn:
1. That lifelong wellness is achieved and sustained by proper physical exercise and nutrition.
2. The proper skill techniques to succeed as a collegiate softball players.
3. The importance of teamwork and team building skills
4. How to successfully interact and communicate with teammates, opponents, officials, and fans in
a sportsman-like manner.
5. Understand the rules of competition.
6. Appreciate interscholastic competition.
Instructor:
Allison Scherr
Office:
TH 2233
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday – 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ; 1:00 – 4:00 (see softball game/practice schedule for varying
hours)
Phone:
701-228-5434
Email:
Lecture/Lab Schedule:
Practice time will be scheduled on a weekly basis with practice beginning at the end of January running
through a May date determined by tournament schedule.
Textbook(s):
N/A
Course Requirements:
The students are evaluated on their participation, effort, attitude, and willingness to learn. Each of the
four criteria are weighted at 25%. The students will participate in daily practice sessions, occasional
classroom lectures, and a full season of participation including post season play.