PE-410: Softball
Course Information
Course, prefix, number, & title: PE-410 Softball
Hours (Class, recitation, Laboratory, studio): 2 hours
Credits: 1
Course Description in college catalog:
An opportunity for students to develop a better understanding of the sport of softball. Students will learn proper terminology and basic skills. Everyone will participate in drills to enhance softball skills, flexibility, fitness and strength; and improve in specific areas such as throwing, fielding, base running, hitting, bunting, pitching and catching.
Academic programs for which this course serves as a requirement or an elective:
A.A. Liberal Arts and Sciences (concentration: physical education)
General Education Outcomes: Below is a listing of General Education Outcome(s) that this course supports.
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Communicate effectively in various forms
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Use analytical reasoning to identify issues or problems and evaluate evidence in order to make informed decisions
Course-specific student learning outcomes:
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Students will be able to explain the rules, situations and strategies of softball
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Students will be able to demonstrate the basic skills of running, catching, throwing, batting, pitching, base running and fielding
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Students will be able to describe the history of softball
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Students will be able to describe scoring and positions of softball
Methods by which student learning will be assessed and evaluated; describe the types of methods to be employed; note whether certain methods are required for all sections:
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Participation and Performance
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Written and practical tests
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Writing assignments
Academic Integrity policy (department or College):
Academic honesty is expected of all students. Any violation of academic integrity is taken extremely seriously. All assignments and projects must be the original work of the student or teammates. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Any questions regarding academic integrity should be brought to the attention of the instructor. The following is the Queensborough Community College Policy on Academic Integrity: "It is the official policy of the College that all acts or attempted acts that are violations of Academic Integrity be reported to the Office of Student Affairs. At the faculty member's discretion and with the concurrence of the student or students involved, some cases though reported to the Office of Student Affairs may be resolved within the confines of the course and department. The instructor has the authority to adjust the offender's grade as deemed appropriate, including assigning an F to the assignment or exercise or, in more serious cases, an F to the student for the entire course." Read the University's policy on Academic Integrity opens in a new window.
Disabilities
Any student who feels that he or she may need an accommodation based upon the impact of a disability should contact the Office of Accessibility Services in Science Building, Room S-132, 718-631-6257, to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. You can visit the Office of Accessibility Services website.
