MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT of KINESIOLOGY COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Prefix & Number: PE 3033

Course Title: and Officials

Credit Hours: Three (3) semester hours

Course Type: Lecture

Catalog Description: A course designed to qualify officials for major officiating in Mississippi. Rules, rules interpretation, and mechanics of officiating for the major sports are covered.

College of Education Conceptual Framework:

The faculty in the College of Education at Mississippi State University are committed to assuring the success of students and graduates by providing superior learning opportunities that are continually improved as society, schools, and technology change. The organizing theme for the conceptual framework for the College of Education at Mississippi State University is educational professionals - dedicated to continual improvement of all students’ educational experiences. The beliefs that guide program development are as follows: 1. KNOWLEDGE - Educational professionals must have a deep understanding of the organizing concepts, processes, and attitudes that comprise their chosen disciplinary knowledge base, the

pedagogical knowledge base, and the pedagogical content knowledge base. They must also know how to complement these knowledge bases with the appropriate use of technology. 2. COLLABORATION - Educational professionals must continually seek opportunities to work together, learn from one another, forge partnerships, and assume positions of responsibility. 3. REFLECTION - Educational professionals must be willing to assess their own strengths and weaknesses through reflection. They must also possess the skills, behaviors, and attitudes necessary to learn, change, and grow as life-long learners. 4. PRACTICE - Educational professionals must have a rich repertoire of research-based strategies for instruction, assessment, and the use of technologies. They must be able to focus that array of skills on promoting authentic learning by all students or clients, while exhibiting an appreciation and commitment to the value and role of diversity.

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Course Objectives:

After successfully completing this course the pre-service teacher will be able to: 1. Become proficient in rules interpretations. InTASC #2; CFPO #1,4. 2. Develop skill in the mechanics for officiating basketball and football. InTASC #8; CFPO #12,4. 3. Develop techniques for officiating and teaching basketball and football. InTASC #1; CFPO #2,5,10. 4. Develop an awareness of problems associated with officiating. InTASC #4; CFPO #1,6,9. 5. Have awareness of the qualifications for officiating. InTASC #6; CFPO #4, 5,6.

Topics to Be Covered:

1. Qualifications of an Official (Officials Manual) (1 hour) a. Age and education b. Knowledge of rules c. Appearance and condition d. Integrity and honesty e. Confidence and consistency f. Judgment 2. General Principles of Officiating (Officials Manual) (1 hour) a. Uniformity in interpretation b. Close collaboration with coaches c. Nearness to play d. Act on completed acts - not on anticipation 3. Mechanics for Football Officials (Officials Manual) (1 hour) a. Position of officials b. Pre-game responsibilities c. -off responsibilities d. Scrimmage play responsibilities e. Time out responsibilities 4. The Game, Field, Players, and Equipment (Rule 1) (Rule Book) (2 hours) a. Field and markings b. Game equipment c. Player designations d. Player equipment 5. Definitions of Playing Terms (Rule 2) (Rule Book) (2 hours) 6. Periods, Time Factors, Substitutions (Rule 3) (Rule Book) (2 hours) a. Length of periods b. Starting each period c. Starting and stopping clock d. Charged and official =s timeouts

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e. ready for play f. Substitutions 7. Ball in Play, Dead Ball and Out of Bounds (Rule 4) (Rule Book) (2 hours) a. Putting ball in play b. Dead ball and end of c. Out-of-bounds and in bounds spot 8. Series of Down, Number of Down and After Penalty (Rule 5) (Rule Book) (2 hours) a. Series of downs b. Down and possession after penalty c. Line to gain and measurements 9. Kicking the Ball and (Rule 6) (Rule Book) (2 hours) a. Kick off and free kicks b. Scrimmage kicks c. Touchback d. Fair catch 10. Snapping, Handing and the Ball (Rule 7) (Rule Book) (2 hours) a. Before the snap b. Position and action during snap c. Fumble and backward pass d. e. Pass eligibility and interference 11. Scoring and Touchbacks (Rule 8) (Rule Book) (2 hours) a. Touchdown and for point b. from the field c. Force safety and touchback 12. Conduct of Players and Others (Rule 9) (Rule Book) (2 hours) a. Blocking b. Use of hand or arm c. Personal fouls d. Unsportsmanlike conduct e. Unfair acts 13. Enforcement of Penalties (Rule 10) (Rule Book) (2 hours) a. Procedure after a foul b. Double and multiple fouls c. Enforcement spots d. Administering penalties e. Special enforcements 14. Mechanics for Basketball Officials (Rule Book) (2 hours) a. Pre-game b. Position of officials c. Game responsibilities 15. Equipment (Rule 1) (Rule Book) (2 hours) a. Game equipment

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b. Player equipment 16. Definitions (Rule 4) (Rule Book) (2 hours) a. Blocking b. Change of status c. Fouls d. Dribble e. Held ball f. Traveling with ball 17. Players and Substitutes (Rule 3) (Rule Book) (2 hours) 18. Definitions (Rule 4) (Rule Book) (2 hours) a. Blocking b. Change of status c. Fouls d. Dribble e. Held ball f. Traveling with ball 19. Scoring and Timing Regulations (Rule 5) (Rule Book) (2 hours) a. Playing time and overtime b. Time-out c. Legal goals 20. Live Ball and Dead Ball (Rule 6) (Rule Book) (2 hours) a. Putting ball in play b. Violations c. Dead ball periods 21. Out-of-Bounds and the Throw-In (Rule 7) (Rule Book) (2 hours) 22. Free-Throw (Rule 8) (Rule Book) (2 hours) a. Non-shooting fouls b. Bonus free throw c. Special rules governing the throw 23. Violations and Penalties (Rule 9) (Rule Book) (2 hours) a. Freed throw violation b. Floor violations c. Jump ball violations d. Out-of-bounds 24. Fouls and Penalties (Rule 10) (Rule Book) (2 hours) a. Technical foul b. Personal foul c. Unsportsmanlike conduct d. Penalty for each kind of foul

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Required Text:

Colgate, B. (2012). 2012-2013 NFHS football rule book . National Federation of State High School Association: Indianapolis, IN.

Wynns, T. (2012). 2012-2013 NFHS basketball rule book. National Federation of State High School Association: Indianapolis, IN.

Methods of Instruction:

This course will be lecture and class discussion. A laboratory experience will be utilized with each of the two sports where each student will officiate. Videotape will be used to aid in instruction in rules and mechanics.

Suggested Student Activities:

Each student will be responsible for lecture, discussion and rulebook materials. Obj 1 Each student will scout one basketball game and one football game and write a critique mechanics and rule applications. Obj 2 Each student will officiate part of one game and be critiqued by the instructor. Obj 3 Each student will be required to write an article summary, and do an oral presentation on the of football or basketball. Obj 4-5

Honor Code:

“As a Mississippi State University student I will conduct myself with honor and integrity at all times. I will not lie, cheat, or steal, nor will I accept the actions of those who do.” http://www.honorcode.msstate.edu/

Upon accepting admission to Mississippi State University, a student immediately assumes a commitment to uphold the Honor Code, to accept responsibility for learning, and to follow the philosophy and rules of the Honor Code. Students will be required to state their commitment on examinations, research papers, and other academic work. Ignorance of the rules does not exclude any member of the MSU community from the requirements or the processes of the Honor Code. For additional information please visit: http://www.msstate.edu/dept/audit/PDF/1207.pdf

Technology:

Technology will be used in the classroom. PowerPoints and other video will be used to supplement the lecture and provide a guideline for the topics to be covered.

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Respect of the classroom environment, the instructor, and fellow students is expected in the classroom at all times. All cell phones are to be turned off. This includes using your phone for text messaging.

Diversity:

It is important to help students understand the significance of the diverse learner. We will address professionalism and how to help individuals or groups who are diverse in age, disability, ethnicity, gender, race, sexual orientation, socioeconomic class, and other characteristics. We will address these issues in our topics to be covered.

Disability:

Mississippi State University is committed to providing equal educational opportunities to all students and assisting students in making their college experiences successful and positive. Recognizing that at times generalized student services are inadequate for meeting the unique needs of students with disabilities, and to comply with federal and state laws, regulations, and guidelines, the university has established Student Support Services (325-3335) to provide supportive services for its students with disabilities. Please notify the instructor if you have a disability.

Field Experience Information:

Total amount of time spent in field experience: It is a 16-week experience meeting from 10:00 until 10:50 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in which 40% of the time is spent in the gym or field setting.

Days of the week students attend field experience: Students attend the field experience Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for seven weeks during the semester.

Site of field experience: There are two sites for the field experience. The students will work in the Sanderson Center and the intramural fields located on the campus. Purpose of the field experience and activities: This field experience gives the students the opportunity to gain some practical knowledge about officiating team sports. Students also gain experience by applying the rules and mechanics, which they learn in class, to a live game situation.

Level (check one): Initial experience

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/ Medial experience _ Culminating or capstone experience Expected outcomes: The field experiences will provide students with the opportunities to: a. Assess personal/social suitability for officiating. Experience the roles of a sports official while working in a fast pace and sometime hostile environment. b. Observe fellow classmates as they move from rules of the game, to floor mechanics and field mechanics while officiating a . c. Assess the progress of students as they engage in the learning process through formative and summative means of evaluation. d. Develop skills of officiating team sports and solving psychological problems associated with this business. How is the field experience assessed? Faculty instructor assumes the responsibility of supervision for assigned groups of students. A qualified official of the National High School Federation who has more than twenty years of experience evaluates students.

Evaluation of Student Progress:

Written examinations will be used to measure the competency levels is mechanics and rules of officiating. A rating scale is used to measure the proficiency in officiating skills. Formative feedback is given during this experience. The grading will be based on the ten point system.

A 90 - 100 B 89 - 90 C 70 - 79 D 60 - 69 F 59 and below

Bibliography:

Clfford, C. & Feezell, R. (2010). Sport and Character. Human Kinetics, Champagne, IL. Colgate, B. (2012). 2012-2013 NFHS football rule book . National Federation of State High School Association: Indianapolis, IN.

Wynns, T. (2012). 2012-2013 NFHS basketball rule book . National Federation of State High School Association: Indianapolis, IN. (2011). Successful Sports Officiating . Human Kinetics, Champagne, IL.

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