PE 026—Baseball Theory and Practice
T-H-F—9-9:50am
Instructor: Coach Paciorek
Prerequisites: None
Equipment
and apparel needed:
Material
covered and skills developed:
The course will be divided
into two components: On-field practice
and classroom learning. During the
on-field practice, students will be taught the fundamentals of the game of baseball
such as: Hitting, throwing, fielding, and
pitching. Each player will be given the
chance to use video analysis to observe their own batting mechanics in
comparison to current and past Major League baseball stars.
During the classroom
learning, students will be taught the origin and history of the sport of
baseball. Students will also be taught
how to properly keep statistics during a baseball game. If possible, the class will attend a St.
Louis Cardinals game to watch the game being played at the highest level.
Methods
Used:
There will be periodic short
quizzes on certain aspects of the game of baseball in order to prove
comprehension and understanding of the sport.
Grading
Scale and Criteria:
The standard grade range of
A,B,C,D,F will be used. Grades will be
determined by three criteria:
Attendance
Policy:
Three (3) unexcused absences
by a student will result in that student being dropped from the course with a
failing grade. Any excused absences must
be negotiated prior to class unless an emergency arises.
*Remember that effort is a
big part of your grade. This class
should be fun for all and will give you an appreciation for