What
is a Syllabus?
A syllabus is a descriptive
outline/summary
of topics to be covered in an educational or training course. A
curriculum is a collection of courses required to earn a degree at a
university, college, or junior college/community college.
Universities and colleges require a
syllabus for all
courses. When the institution prepares for an accreditation review,
course syllabuses are reviewed and revised. The following is a
discussion of why a detailed syllabus is beneficial to students and
instructors.
Group ice skating classes and
team
activities such as Synchronized Skating, Showcase ensembles, and
Theater on Ice Teams should have a prepared syllabus and Goals and
Objectives that are given to skater at the beginning of the skating
season or group classes. Coaches should develop Lesson Plans for all of
the activities their are involved in to allow another qualified
individual to fill in for them in case of an illness, personal
emergency or personal time off.
Benefits of Writing a Syllabus:
- A Syllabus is a Contract with students -
It allows the instructor to spell out course expectations and
assignments for the entire semester. A syllabus presents fewer
opportunities for ambiguities than a spoken presentation at the first
class.
- Central Reference for Students - A
syllabus provides a single document that contains detailed assignments,
readings,
and schedules for the entire course .
- Effective Planning Document - A detailed
syllabus
states course goals and methods that instructors use to plan the
course content - class by class. A poorly written
syllabus can affect student attitude, performance, and attendance.
- Repository for Other Courses - A strong
syllabus can be used to plan similar courses.
General Tips in Writing a Syllabus:
- Be specific - Specify specific details
about
upcoming assignments, readings, grading policies, attendance, course
goals and other information and expectations. The instructor may
provide additional detail later, but the syllabus allows the student to
prepare to make up material when it is impossible to attend a class.
- Maintain a Friendly Tone - A syllabus
should clearly lay out policy in a friendly tone will make
students more comfortable from the beginning.
- Present the syllabus to students in advance of the
first day of class -
Provide an e-mail address if a student/parents should wish to discuss
the syllabus. Even though
your policies are carefully stated, they will often need clarification,
and students appreciate your openness in discussing the rationale
behind them. In some cases their questions may lead to a beneficial
exchange about course goals and philosophies.
- Announce Changes by E-Mail - If for some
reason, a
date or other item in the syllabus must be changed, you should send a
general e-mail message to your students so that they have a
"written" record, as well as announcing it in class. Some instructor
develop a web page exclusively for the course that they use as an
official site and update frequently. The materials covered in each
class are posted for the semester. Prepared notes can be posted
after each class session.
A
syllabus should answer questions about the course such as "Information
about teacher, What is the course about, What does the student need to
know, and What does the teacher expect the student to bring to class?".
Typical Course Syllabus Outline:
- Instructor
- Full Name
- Credentials
- On-line web site
- Office Phone, Email, Office Fax
- Home Phone (optional)
- Course Goals and Objectives
- Grading Policy
- Grading Scale - Define Minimum, Good, Very Good,
Excellent
- Method of Determining an Overall Course Performance
- How are Assignments Graded?
- Grading Criteria For Each Assignment
- Late/Missed/Incomplete Assignments Policy
- Exam Policy
- Extra Credit?
- Attendance Policy
- Participation Policy
- On and Off-Ice Classes
- Days, Times
- Location
- Days, Times
- Safety and Health Issues
- Required and supplemental -
Texts, Readings, Materials, Online Sites
- Titles
- Authors
- Edition
- URLs
- Skating and Off-Ice Related Equipment
Recommended
Reading:
References:
Team
Sports Syllabus The purpose of this course is to provide
learning experiences that will lead to the development of basic skills
in team sports.
Soc of
Sport Syllabus _Longest - UNC The organization of the sports
we play and the sports we love is a reflection of the ... What role
does sport play in the creation of adolescent culture?
Syllabus
This course examines sports using the sociological perspective. The
course will focus upon important, enduring issues within the sociology
of sport.
Sports Officiating Syllabus
Sports
Officiating is a three hour credit Health & Human Performance
course meeting once a week. This course will provide the student with
the knowledge and ...
First
Aid Sample Syllabus A consideration of first
aid practices to the injured; designed to lead to Red Cross
certification in first aid.
Weight
Training Sample Syllabus
Ice
Skating I Sample Syllabus Fundamentals of
balance, movement, and safety on the ice; forward,
backward, and stopping. Guidance in choice, use and care of equipment.
2 lab hrs arr. Open only to beginners. This course is graded.
Ice
Skating II Sample Syllabus Elementary skating
with emphasis on correct technique for basic skills. 2 lab hrs arr.
Prereq: 162.01 or ability to skate forward, backward,
and stop with no balance problems.
Ice
Skating III Sample Syllabus Power skating: designed
for persons having had more than 30 hrs on ice
and who can execute the basic strokes (including back crossovers) with
correct techniques. 4 lab hrs. Prereq: 162.02 or 162.04 or equiv skill
level.
Sample
Syllabus 163.01 Lectures: survey of figure
skating includes history, types of
competition, judging, recreational, and show skating. Lab: introduction
to free skating, compulsory figures, and dance skating. 1 cl, 3
lab hrs. Prereq: 162.03 or permission of instructor.
Sample
Syllabus 163.02 Intermediate and advanced freestyle;
intermediate: all single jumps,
basic spins, and advanced footwork; advanced: jump combinations, spin
combinations, and double jumps.
3 lab hrs arr. Prereq: 163.01 or permission of instructor.
164.01 Ice Hockey I Sample
Syllabus Introductory skills and techniques of ice
hockey.Prereq: 162.02 or equiv. Open only to beginners.
164.03 Ice Hockey II Sample
Syllabus Intermediate-advanced play. Prereq: 164.01
or previous playing experience.
Resources:
The following internet
links have been
gleaned from personal communications
combined
with
information from
public institutions and athletic
organizations/
associations
that
have a web presence with information concerning team
and
individual
sports
programs:
All
materials are copy protected.
The limited use of the
materials for education purposes is allowed providing
credit is given
for the source of the materials.
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