Course Catalogue

Module Title: Foundation Learning in Basketball

Module Code: FLB201

Programme Title: Bachelor of Sports and Health Sciences

Credit Value: 12

 

Objectives of the module

The module is designed to provide students with the fundamental skills and knowledge to teach basketball to beginners. It also provides students with technical, tactical and game knowledge to teach and coach basketball. The officiating component as per officiating norms as prescribed by Federation of International Basketball Association is also emphasized to enable students to officiate basketball games.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the module, students will be able to

  1. Develop and demonstrate basic skills used in playing basketball.
  2. Explain the content and pedagogical knowledge to teach basketball.
  3. Play and officiate small sided and full sided games.
  4. Execute offensive and defensive strategies while playing basketball.
  5. Display teaching progressions in the acquisition of the basic individual skills.
  6. Explain the rules of playing basketball.
  7. Execute the skills and rules of basketball as per FIBA regulation.

Assessment Approach

Assessment mode

Quantity

Weighting

 

Assignment on coaching through demonstration & Practice 

2

20%

 

Assignments on officiating through demonstration & Practice

2

20%

 

Class Tests Coaching (Quiz)

1

20%

 

Class Test Officiating (Quiz)

1

20%

 

Class participation

 

10%

 

Coaching & Officiating Engagement

1

10%

 

Total

100%
         

 

Subject Matter

Session (Hours)

Topics

Teaching & Learning Strategies

Mode of Assessment

1 (10  Hrs)

1.    Unit I: COACHING COMPONENT A

Skills and Techniques

1.1.        Footwork – stance, back pedal, jab step, v-cut, pivoting and change of direction

1.2.        Ball handling – passing, receiving and dribbling

1.3.        Shooting – set shot, lay-up shot and jump shot

Lecture, demonstration, practical, video session and coaching practical sessions

Assignment on coaching through demonstration & Practice 

2 (10 Hrs)

2.    Unit II: COACHING COMPONENT B

Basic Tactics

2.1.        Rebounding – defensive and offensive

2.2.        Individual defensive and offensive moves

2.3.        Setting Screens – Pick and Roll Play

2.4.        1 count and 1 count stop and pivot

2.5.        Triple threat position

2.6.        V cut, drop steps and jab steps

2.7.        Team defensive and offensive concepts – man to man defence and zone defence

Lecture, demonstration, practical, video session and coaching practical sessions

Assignment on coaching through demonstration & Practice 

3 (10 Hrs)

3.    Unit III: COACHING COMPONENT C

Basic Tactics

3.1.        Triangular offense

3.2.        Positional play in full sided basketball

3.3.        Pivot moves near the basket

3.4.        Setting Screens – Pick and Roll Play

3.5.        Pass and go

3.6.        Teaching Methods and Organisations

3.7.        Formations

Lecture, demonstration, practical, video session and coaching practical sessions

CLASS TEST (Quiz)

4 (10  Hrs)

4.    Unit IV. OFFICIATING COMPONENT

5.    FIVB Regulation 2019 PART A

6.    Article 4-46

Lecture, demonstration, practical, video session, video analysis  and officiating  practical sessions

Assignment on officiating through demonstration & Practice 

5 (10  Hrs)

7.    Unit V. OFFICIATING COMPONENT

8.    FIVB Regulation 2019 PART B

9.    Article 4-46

Lecture, demonstration, practical, video session, video analysis  and officiating  practical sessions

Assignment on officiating  through demonstration & Practice 

6 (10  Hrs)

10.  Unit VI. OFFICIATING COMPONENT

11.  FIVB Regulation 2019 PART C

12.  Article 4-46

Lecture, demonstration, practical, video session, video analysis  and officiating  practical sessions

OFFICIATING COMPONENT QUIZ TEST

 

7(120 Hrs)

13.  Field Practice

In addition to above classroom teaching learning strategies, students will spend these hours in field for practical demonstration and training simultaneously.

As indicated above in specific units

Reading List:

Mandatory Readings

FIBA, (2012). Rules and Regulations. Retrieved from: http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/index.asp

Krause, J.V., Meyer, D., & Meyer, J. (1999). Basketball Skills & Drills (2nd Ed). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics

Supplementary Reading

Wissel, H. (2004). Basketball: Steps to success. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

 

 

 

Electives

The following two modules will be made available to choose from as one of the electives:

  1. PCP302: Contemporary World Politics
  2. ETH101: Introductory Ethics
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