Catalog Description
Formerly known as PHED 161
Prerequisite: Enrollment limitation: permission of instructor required; for students with advanced baseball skills, conditioning and previous competitive experience
Hours: 58 laboratory per unit
Description: Intercollegiate baseball competition conducted through NCAA and California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) rules. May be taken four times for credit. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)
Course Student Learning Outcomes
- CSLO #1: Select and perform offensive and defensive strategies.
- CSLO #2: Analyze offensive and defensive signals.
- CSLO #3: Perform game day score keeping techniques.
Effective Term
Fall 2020
Course Type
Credit - Degree-applicable
Contact Hours
58-174
Outside of Class Hours
0
Total Student Learning Hours
58-174
Course Objectives
1. Analyze aspects of a quality baseball program as it related to offensive strategies.
2. Identify the benefits of using Own the Zone signal calling system.
3. Evaluate defensive baseball strategies.
4. Develop a scouting report.
5. Analyze the mental game of baseball.
6. Demonstrate techniques used to hit different pitches.
7. Implement pitch calling strategies for a college baseball game.
8. Perform defensive signals used in a bunt situation and align defensive players on the infield.
9. Perform plays to defend a first and third situation while on defense.
10. Demonstrate breathing techniques to use in the on deck circle during a college baseball game.
11. Perform the steps to field a fly ball.
12. Demonstrate the bunting techniques used in the short game.
General Education Information
- Approved College Associate Degree GE Applicability
- CSU GE Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU approval)
- Cal-GETC Applicability (Recommended - Requires External Approval)
- IGETC Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU/UC approval)
Articulation Information
- CSU Transferable
- UC Transferable
Methods of Evaluation
- Classroom Discussions
- Example: After analyzing and discussing opponents game film, develop a scouting report and present it to the class. A rubric will be used to score the assignment and a traditional grading scale will be used.
- Skill Demonstrations
- Example: Perform the steps to fielding a ground ball in the infield. Video analysis will be used to assess the skill. Rubric grading.
Repeatable
Yes
Methods of Instruction
- Laboratory
- Distance Learning
Lab:
- Discussion by the instructor on the various defensive scenarios. The students will examine the scenarios and discuss in small groups. (Objective 3)
- Instructor will lead a discussion on pre-pitch preparation for on deck batters. Students will are expected to participate in the discussion. (Objective 5)
- Following an instructor presentation, students will perform plays to defend the short game on defense. The instructor will evaluate the plays (Objective 7)
- The instructor will discuss how to hit an off-speed pitch. The students will demonstrate the techniques used to hit off speed pitches (Objective 1)
Distance Learning
- The instructor will lecture on the steps to field a fly ball. The students will outline the steps to fielding a fly ball. (objective 11)
Typical Out of Class Assignments
Reading Assignments
1. Read chapter in "Heads up Baseball" and examine your best and worst performances in a baseball games using the chart on from the textbook. 2. Read chapter in "Heads Up Baseball" and prepare to discuss pre-game mental preparation strategies to use during warm ups.
Writing, Problem Solving or Performance
1. Identify three defensive strategies to defend a power hitter. Prepare a written report on the three strategies. 2. Create a chart for calling pitches during a college baseball game.
Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.)
Required Materials
- The TUFFCUFF Strength and Conditioning Manual for Baseball Pitchers
- Author: Steven Ellis
- Publisher: The Complete Pitcher, Inc.
- Publication Date: 2019
- Text Edition: 4th
- Classic Textbook?: No
- OER Link:
- OER:
Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
Students will provide their own baseball spikes, gloves and bats.