Volleyball

Course Details

Course Number: 1181  Section Number: 101

Spring 2011

Location: D.L. Ligon Coliseum

Classroom Number: 101

Days & Times:

MWF 11:00am-11:50am

Course Attachments

Syllabus  Volleyball 1181_101 SPRING 2011.docx

Textbooks

Volleyball
Kluka, Darlene and Dunn, Peter (1992). Volleyball (4th ed.). Dubuque, IA: Wm. C. Brown Publishers.
MSU Faculty Member
Natalie Rawson   
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Course Objectives

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

  1. Be able to use basic volleyball skills during play.
  2. Learn and understand the rules and basic strategies of volleyball.
  3. Gain a greater understanding and appreciation for volleyball.
  4. Learn the history and terminology associated with volleyball.
  5. Learn and be able to use the officiating signals needed to officiate a volleyball game.

Course Expectations

 

PARTICIPATION/ATTENDANCE:

            Each student will be allowed 3 unexcused absences.  For each absence beyond this, 10 points will be deducted from the attendance portion of your grade.

            Each student will be required to work the MSU Spring Volleyball Tournament Saturday April 9, 2011 as a part of their class assignments.[25 pts. Each]

           

 

DRESS:

            Comfortable athletic wear (shorts, t-shirt, socks, etc.).  Shirts must be worn. 

            Good support shoes with cross training shoes being recommended over running shoes.

            Jeans, dress clothes, dress shoes, etc., are not appropriate for volleyball.

 

EXAMINATIONS:

            There will be a total of two exams.  Exams may consist of multiple-choice, true/false, matching, fill-in-the blank, and/or short answer questions.   Mid-Term: Wednesday, March 9, 2011; Final: Wednesday, May 4, 2011

 

 

 

QUIZZES:

            There will be a total of 4 quizzes.  They will be worth 25 points each.  Quiz 1: Chapters 1-3 Wednesday February 9, 2011; Quiz 2: Chapters 4-5 Wednesday February 23, 2011; Quiz 3: Chapters 6-8 Wednesday April 6, 2011; Quiz 4: Chapters 9-10 Wednesday April 20, 2011

*Bonus Quiz: Wednesday March 23 (Referee Test)

 

MAKE-UPS:

            Make-up exams will be given only to students who miss the original date of examination administration for a verifiable circumstance preventing the student’s attendance.  In those instances, it will be the student’s responsibility to schedule any make-up examinations.  Make-up examinations may be of a different format than the original examination, so students are strongly encouraged to take examinations when they are scheduled.


Grading Standards

 

GRADING PROCEDURES:

            1.  Attendance                      100 pts.

            2.  Quizzes                            100 pts.

            4.  Class Assignments             50 pts.

3.  Exams:  Midterm               50 pts.        

                               Final                     50 pts.

                                                          350 pts.

GRADING SCALE:

            A = 310 pts. – 350 pts.

            B = 270 pts. – 309 pts.

            C = 230 pts. – 269 pts.

            D = 190 pts. – 229 pts.

            F = 189 pts or below 


Final Exam5/4/2011  11:00am

Submission Format PolicyNote: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Late Paper Policy

 

MAKE-UPS:

            Make-up exams will be given only to students who miss the original date of examination administration for a verifiable circumstance preventing the student’s attendance.  In those instances, it will be the student’s responsibility to schedule any make-up examinations.  Make-up examinations may be of a different format than the original examination, so students are strongly encouraged to take examinations when they are scheduled.


Plagiarism Policy Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception. Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters. We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student. We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed. Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

Students with Disabilities The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, 397-4140.

Safe Zones Statement The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.

Contacting your Instructor All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MWSU e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.

Attendance Requirements

 

PARTICIPATION/ATTENDANCE:

            Each student will be allowed 3 unexcused absences.  For each absence beyond this, 10 points will be deducted from the attendance portion of your grade.

            Each student will be required to work the MSU Spring Volleyball Tournament Saturday April 9, 2011 as a part of their class assignments.[25 pts. Each]


Other Policies

 

Volleyball Writing Assignment—Extra Credit

Students must complete one writing assignment worth 25 points and will be graded for content, grammar, spelling and completeness. The writing assignment is due by the end of the Thursday class session during the thirteenth week of the semester.

 

Due Date: April 27, 2011

 

Writing Assignment Specifics

 

1. Each student must complete one (1) writing assignment on their choice of volleyball topics (i.e. history of the sport, skill analysis of hitting, etc.).

 

2. Papers must be at least 2 FULL PAGES with top, bottom and side margins of no more than .75 inches. A title page should be used and include your name, class, class time, and title of your paper. The paper is to be double spaced, typed, using print no larger than you see on this page.

 

3. Your paper is to be written in your own words. Use no more than two quotes and do not paraphrase. You may write your paper from a creative perspective, or in the traditional research paper format. You must use proper footnotes and work sited format, and provide a bibliography. Refer to MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers for a guide in writing your paper.

 

4. A bibliography must be included for credit. If you use the Internet as a resource you must provide a printed copy of the article and the URL address. Failure to provide a bibliography will result in a "0" score on the assignment with no opportunity to complete the assignment after the due date.

 

5. Incidence of plagiarism will result in a "0" score on the assignment with no opportunity to redo the assignment. Webster's' New World Dictionary defines plagiarizing as "to take ideas, writings etc. from another and offer them as your own work."

 

6. Incidence of cheating on any test or written work will result in a "0" score on that test or assignment.

 

7. Papers must be turned in on time to receive full credit. On time means on the assigned date before the end of your scheduled class time.


Writing Proficiency Requirement All students seeking a Bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University must satisfy a writing proficiency requirement once they've 1) passed English 1113 and English 1123 and 2) earned 60 hours. You may meet this requirement by passing either the Writing Proficiency Exam or English 2113. Please keep in mind that, once you've earned over 90 hours, you lose the opportunity to take the $25 exam and have no option but to enroll in the three-credit hour course. If you have any questions about the exam, visit the Writing Proficiency Office website at http://academics.mwsu.edu/wpr, or call 397-4131.