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GCPE 1027 Flying Disc
Course
Aims:
This course aims to acquaint students with the basic
knowledge and motor skills in Flying Disc. It also provides students
with an understanding of the principles of a healthy lifestyle and
means to apply fundamental sports science knowledge to analyze and
enhance Flying Disc performance. Upon completion of the course,
students should be able to improve physical fitness through
participation in Flying Disc; become familiar with the rules,
scoring, terminology and equipment of Flying Disc; perform the basic
skills including passing and receiving; practice basic offensive and
defensive strategies of Flying Disc; and adopt an active healthy
lifestyle.
Course Intended Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of
this course, students should be able to:
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No. |
Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs) |
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1 |
Explain
the rules and
safety precautions of
Flying
Disc; |
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2 |
Engage in practicing and playing
Flying Disc at a social level; |
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3 |
Apply
sports science knowledge to analyze and enhance Flying Disc
performance ; |
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4 |
Describe
the relationship between participation in sports
and healthy lifestyle; |
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5 |
Identify
a positive attitude towards sportsmanship, team
spirit and fair play. |
Assessment Methods:
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Type of Assessment Methods |
Weighting |
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Participation |
40% |
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Skill
Assessment |
40% |
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Written Examination |
20% |
Key References:
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1. |
Baccarini, M. & Booth, T. (2008).
Essential Ultimate: Teaching, Coaching, Playing.
Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. |
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2. |
Gregory, M. S. & Plate, L. (2003).
Disc Golf: All You Need to Know About the Game
You Want to Play. Duluth, MN: Trellis Publishing. |
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3. |
Lorenz,
R. D. (2010).
Spinning Flight: Dynamics of Frisbees, Boomerangs, Samaras,
and
Skipping Stones. New York, USA: Springer. |
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4. |
Parinella, J. & Zaslow, E. (2004).
Ultimate Techniques and Tactics.
Champaign, IL:
Human Kinetics. |
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5. |
Sach, J. and Copeland, C. L. (2009).
The
Wham-O Ultimate Frisbee Handbook: Tips
and
Techniques for Playing Your Best in Ultimate Frisbee.
New York, USA:
Applesauce Press. |
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