Spring 2003 Prof. Fletcher

Office ENS 312 Phone: 594‑4992

e‑mail: fletche1@mail.sdsu.edu Office Hours: 9-10:00 Tu/Th

By appointment

ENS 341

Skill Competency in Physical Education

Introduction

Prerequisite is ENS 303. THIS COURSE MUST BE COMPLETED WITH A "C" OR BETTER PRIOR TO ENROLLING IN ENS 341. Concurrent enrollment in both ENS 303 and 341 is acceptable. Bring appropriate documentation (schedule or signed add slip) to Prof. Fletcher during the first week of class.

ENS 341 is required for all students who entered SDSU under the 1995‑96 or later catalog and are enrolled (or plan to enroll) in the Single Subject Teaching Credential Program. In other words, you plan to teach in K-12.

The class will meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 7 AM in PG 152 or in another location (see Testing Schedule on p. 4). All of the written tests will take place in M120 at 7 AM sharp. Sometimes a room change must be made ‑ please check the bulletin board outside my office (ENS 312) for any changes the morning of a test. You MUST bring ScanTron Form #882 and a #2 pencil to take the written test.

After the orientation meeting on Tuesday, January 21st in Peterson Gym 152 (main gym), the remaining classes will be devoted to evaluating your knowledge about specific sports (pass the required written test administered on Tuesdays) as well as your ability to perform specific sports skills (demonstrate your ability as an athlete - completed on Thursdays). This course does not include instruction – this course evaluates your knowledge about specific sports and activities and evaluates your athletic ability. The written tests are difficult.

Thee tests cover rules, strategy, terms and dimensions of the actual venue. The pass rate increases dramatically if the required book is carefully read; otherwise, the pass rate is between 25% - 40%.

Peculiarities of ENS 341

1. You do not have to be formally enrolled in ENS 341 to begin "chipping away" at satisfactorily completing the requirements for each sport / activity.

For example, several students passed both the written and skills tests in some of these sports last semester. These students were not enrolled in ENS 341. However, they (like you) are given the flexibility of identifying and selecting those written and skills tests which they believed they would pass and signed up for these. Many of these same students still have more tests to take.

A. When should I officially enroll in ENS 341?

The best time to enroll is when you have completed all of the requirements for 341.

B. Or when you are absolutely certain that the remaining course requirements for ENS 341 will be completed during the semester you enrolled in this course. It is incumbent that you bring me proof that these sports/activities have been completed. This proof can be in the form of transcripts, grade reports, or appropriate documentation. I will check each activity completed so there will be a record of your progress. Be sure you keep a copy of any documentation you give me in case there is a question about your progress.

ATTENTION ! The grade of Incomplete (I) will not be issued if you were not able to complete all the requirements for ENS 341 during the semester in which you were enrolled! Please see Page 422 of the 2002-2003 SDSU General Catalog for the university policy relative to assigning a grade of Incomplete. For this reason, I strongly encourage you to enroll in ENS 341 when you only have one or two remaining requirements to complete or you have finished ALL of the requirements.

In addition, carefully read the course description of ENS 341 on page 239 of the 2002-2003 SDSU General Catalog. Be sure to keep track of how many of the required activities / sports you have successfully completed or have credible certifications for.

To reiterate, if you determine that you have a few requirements remaining that can be completed this semester (usually this situation happens around the time when you are a Senior and will graduate this academic year), enroll in ENS 341. If in doubt, consult with Prof. Fletcher.

2. Look over the dates when written tests and the skills tests will be given. If you are comfortable that you know the rules, strategies, etc., of a particular sport, you can sign up to take the written test. If you pass the written test, you can sign up for the skills test that will be administered 48 hours later.

DEADLINE

If you do not sign up for the written test by 5:00 P.M. on the Monday (sign up sheets will be posted outside my office, ENS 312) immediately preceding the test (usually administered on Tuesday) YOU WILL NOT QUALIFY TO TAKE THE TEST. NO EXCEPTIONS.

When you pass both the written test and skills test, Prof. Fletcher will record this accomplishment and you can begin to "chip away" at completing the requirements for ENS 341.

NOTE: You must complete both the written test and the skills test during the same semester. In other words, if you pass the written test but do not show up to take the skills test, you must take the written test again the following semester.

*** ALL WRITTEN TESTS FOR ENS 341 REQUIRE THE USE OF SCANTRON # 882 ES. Accept no substitute!!! Bring a #2 pencil to the test.

THERE ARE NO "MAKE‑UP EXAMINATIONS". IF YOU MISS A PARTICULAR TEST, YOU WILL HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL NEXT SEMESTER TO TAKE IT.

3. There are several ways that the requirements for completing ENS 341 can be completed:

a. You can "test out" of most of the required activities by passing both the written and skills tests offered in ENS 341.

Please note that the testing schedule which follows identifies the only tests that will be made available through ENS 341. If you had planned to "test out" of a sport and that sport is not on the schedule (for example, you can no longer test out of the golf elective) and you plan to graduate during the current academic year, you must take a class in that particular sport or have appropriate certification; WSI card satisfies swimming requirement, certificate from martial arts studio satisfies self-defense.

EXAMPLE: ln order to satisfy the golf elective, you could take a golf course at SDSU or at a community college and bring your transcript to me. In addition, you could complete the golf requirement if you play on the SDSU golf team, serve as a golf pro, or tour as a professional golfer.

Bring the appropriate documentation to me.

b. Provide certification that you are very competent in certain sports/skills. For example, if you have a current WSI card or certificate that verifies that you are a lifeguard, hold a belt in martial arts, or other appropriate documentation, make a copy and give this to Prof. Fletcher. If the certification / documentation is valid, you will have proven your ability in that particular sport / activity and it will be recorded that you have successfully completed it.

c. If you are or were an athlete on an intercollegiate team ‑ junior college / community college or 4 year college ‑ for one full season or longer, please provide me with appropriate documentation and you could complete the requirements for :

(1) Softball, (2) Volleyball, (3) Basketball, (4) Soccer, (5) Football (6) Tennis, (7) Swimming, (8) Wrestling, (9) Golf or (10) Gymnastics.

SUMMARY

In order to successfully complete the requirements for ENS 341, you must comply with the following:

1. Complete the prerequisite which is ENS 303. Bring a copy of your transcript, a copy of your final grade report, current course schedule which will provide the necessary information that the prerequisite has been completed or you are currently enrolled.

2. With the exception of physical fitness (there is no written test for this requirement yet) you must FIRST pass the written test before you are eligible to complete the skills test.

As reflected in the schedule, written tests will be given on Tuesday. If you pass the written test, show up 48 hours later (Thursday) to complete the athletic performance component. You do not need to sign up for the skills test. I will assume that all those students who passed the written test will show up for the skills test. The results of the written tests will be posted outside my office door by 2:00 p.m. each Tuesday.

The testing dates are "set in stone". There will be no makeup tests.

EXCEPTIONS: The skills test may be postponed due to bad weather. This means that all those skills tests that require the use of an outside venue will be postponed if it rains hard. However, all the skills tests that take place indoors (badminton, basketball and volleyball) will take place as scheduled.

3. The State of California Commission on Teaching Credentials has determined that prospective physical education teachers must satisfy the following 10 sports/abilities/experiences PLUS one additional elective

REQUIRED ACTIVITIES

(1) Softball, (2) Soccer, (3) Basketball, (4) Volleyball, (5) Tennis, (6) Badminton,

(7) Swimming, (8) Physical Fitness, (9) Self Defense, (10) Outdoor Education,

Select ONE elective chosen from:

Dance

Gymnastics

Football

Wrestling

Archery

Golf

Racquetball

REMEMBER ‑ you can take a course in many of these electives at SDSU or a community college.

4. This semester, you can "Test Out" of many (not all) of the required sports by passing the written test on Tuesday and passing the athletic performance test on Thursday:

ENS 341 TESTING SCHEDULE

Date Activity Venue

1/21 Tuesday Orientation PG 152

1/23 Thursday Physical Fitness Test PG 152

2 minutes of sit‑ups 80% of norm

2 minutes of push‑ups 80% of norm

mile run 80 % of norm

Norms for male & female by age

1/28 Tuesday Basketball Test M120

1/30 Thursday Basketball Skills Test PG 152

2/4 Tuesday Tennis Test M120

2/6 Thursday Tennis Skills Test East Courts

2/11 Tuesday Soccer Test M120

2/13 Thursday Soccer Skills Test Softball field

2/18 Tuesday Softball Test M120

2/20 Thursday Softball Skills Test Softball field

2/25 Tuesday Volleyball Test M120

2/27 Thursday Volleyball Skills Test PG 152

3/4 Tuesday Badminton Test M120

3/6 Thursday Badminton Skills Test PG 152

· The pool has been demolished. In its place stands a glorious monument to the Department of Athletics. You must satisfy the swimming requirement by enrolling in a swimming course at one of the local community colleges, YMCA, JCC, etc.

Please feel free to come into my office to ask questions, record completed requirements,

etc.

A. Outdoor Experience Requirement

The ENS Department may not provide you with a course to complete this requirement. What you need to do is locate an appropriate Outdoor Experience opportunity on your own; "Can I go camping with friends up in the mountains or at the beach over the weekend" ? Unfortunately no. The Outdoor Experience must be part of a formal educational program.

In 1994, the Commission on Teaching Credentialing for The State of California identified outdoor education activities as consisting of "study of outdoor education activities such as orienteering, outdoor survival skills, ropes, canoeing, hiking and backpacking." (Standard #5, p. 26). The intent of the outdoor education requirement that the State of California would like K‑12 teachers to have is clear. Many of these activities and others that are closely related and are acceptable are available through the ENS Department / Mission Bay Aquatic Center. The Associated Students offer programs through the Leisure Connection and offer appropriate classes and activities through the ARC as well. The experience must be for a duration of 16 hours or more.

This is a relatively non‑stressful requirement to complete. This can be done by participating in a Leisure Connection or ARC trip to the great outdoors.

If you have any questions about what constitutes an appropriate "Outdoor Experience," be sure to consult with Prof. Fletcher PRIOR to engaging in the activity/experience.

B. Self‑Defense Requirement . Perhaps the best way to complete this requirement is to enroll in a self defense course or a martial arts course. Provide Prof. Fletcher with certification /documentation that you have completed a course in this area with a minimum of 16 hours of instruction. If you are a law enforcement officer, simply provide a copy of your I.D. Enrolling in a kick boxing class at the gym does not satisfy this requirement – please don’t ask.

C. Electives

You need to complete a course ( C grade or better) or provide documentation that you are (or were) an accomplished athlete in one of the following:

Dance Gymnastics Football

Wrestling Archery Golf

Racquetball

VERY IMPORTANT!!

May 15th AT 12 NOON will be the LAST DAY AND FINAL HOUR that

Prof. Fletcher will be available to record completed requirements. NO EXCEPTIONS.

"What happens if a course I am taking this semester will not have official grades turned into the Records Office until after May 15th?" No problem. Simply have the instructor write me a sentence or two on letter head (hand written is fine) stating that your grade is OR that you will "receive a grade of "B" or higher in . Make sure he/she signs it and give this document to me (under my door, in my mail box in the department office, give it to me personally) no later than December 30th and all is well. Unfortunately my e‑mail works about 50% of the time so this is not an option. If the instructor is an SDSU faculty member or teaching assistant, I will gladly accept a phone call or voice mail message. ANOTHER METHOD is to use the grade slips located outside my door. Your instructor can complete this and you can put under my door, give to me in person, or have placed in my mail box.

I have ordered a number of books that should help you prepare for the tests. They are available in the campus book store. ALL OF THE TEST QUESTIONS ARE FROM THE FOLLOWING BOOKS. READ EACH BOOK CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY AND THE PROBABILITY OF SUCCESSFULLY PASSING THE TEST WITH THE MINIMUM SCORE, 70%, INCREASES DRAMATICALLY.

Kluka, Darlene A., and Peter Dunn. Volleyball (4th ed.) Winning Edge Series, Boston: McGraw-Hill 2000. All exam questions originate from this book – 79 Questions/multiple choice and true/false.

Basketball ‑ Wissel, Hal. BASKETBALL Steps to Success. Champaign, IL., Human Kinetics Publishers, 1994. 49 Test Questions. All questions come from this book.

Tennis ‑ Brown, Jim. TENNIS Steps to Success. Champaign, IL., Human Kinetics Publishers, 1995. 50 Test Questions. All questions come from this book.

Soccer ‑ Luxbacher, Joseph. Soccer (2ed) Steps to Success Champaign, IL., Human Kinetics Publishers, 30 Test Questions All questions come from this book.

Swimming ‑ Thomas, David G. Swimming (2ed) Steps to Success Champaign, IL., Human Kinetics Publishers, 58 Test Questions, multiple choice and true/false. All questions come from this book.

Craig, Susan and Ken Johnson. Softball – Winning Edge Series, Boston: McGraw-Hill, 1997. 46 questions/multiple choice and true/false. All exam questions oiriginate from this book.

Bloss, Margaret Varner and R. Stanton Hales. Badminton (8th ed.) Boston: McGraw-Hill, 2001. 39 questions/multiple choice and true/false. All exam questions originate from this book.