Faculty Syllabus

Attendance/Class Participation        

Regular and punctual class and laboratory attendance is expected of all students. If attendance or compliance with other course policies is unsatisfactory, the instructor may withdraw students from the class. Please note, you are expected to conduct yourself professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual will be dismissed from the day’s activity, may be withdrawn from the class, and/or barred from attending future activities.

Grades are based upon attendance, participation and tests. If you have any questions concerning grading, please ask your instructor. The specific grading requirements for this course are as follows: Attendance and class participation is mandatory. Daily skills tests will be performed in class activities as well as game situations. There will be a final exam at the end of the course.

Participation    2 pts/day     60%                        A = 90-100%

Attendance      2 pts/day     30%                       B = 80-89%

Final Exam                          10%                       C = 70-79%

                                                                           D = 60-69%

                                                                           F =   0-59%

Please do not purchase prior to class.

The required text is:  Bowling, Ed 8, by Agne-Traub, Martin, & Tandy  

There will be some written information provided.

Course Description:  KINE 1106 Bowling I (1-1-2). This course covers the fundamentals of bowling skills, strategies and scoring.  The course is for beginning and intermediate skill levels. Site fee: $75.00 Insurance: $3.50   Course Type: T   This course description is also located in the ACC catalog & may be accessed through the webpage at http://www3.austincc.edu/it/cms/www/catalog/catalog.php?cat=2013&type=CC&group=TFHEK&nid=9700

Instructional Methodology: This class is an activity and participation course; the specific task/exercise(s) for students to complete will be demonstrated. Students will then complete the task/exercise(s) to the best of their ability. 

Course Rationale: The purpose of this course is to learn the specific skills and/or the techniques of the activity. By actively participating in an activity class, the student may gain health benefits such as increased cardiovascular endurance, improved body composition, increased flexibility, increased muscular endurance and increased muscular strength. Participating in activity classes leads to a healthier lifestyle.

Comfortable clothing.  Bowling shoes & ball will be provided.

Departmental Objectives:

1. To learn the rules, fundamentals, skills and strategies of bowling.

2. To learn the benefits of knowing how to bowl.

3. To learn how to safely execute required skills and techniques as well as to use the equipment/facilities safely.

4. To understand how Kinesiology relates to a healthy individual lifestyle.