THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT MARTIN
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
COURSE SYLLABUS
I. COURSE TITLE AND NUMBER
Physical Activity 127
Advanced Archery
II. SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
2 semester credit hours
III. CATALOG DESCRIPTION/PURPOSE
Development of knowledge and skills used for hunting and competitive target shooting. May be repeated for credit. One hour lecture and two one-hours labs.
IV. GOALS/OBJECTIVES
The student will:
1. Know and demonstrate safe shooting techniques on the range.
2. Explain the proper tuning procedures for a compound bow.
V. COURSE CONTENT
A. Introduction
B. Basic and advanced techniques in shooting the bow and arrow
C. Safety and rules that apply to shooting in tournament competition and the hunting
season
D. Calculating the speed of the arrow flight
E. Written tests/reports
F. Skills test
G. Competition in shooting, small and medium targets
VI. EVALUATION
A. Written test/quizzes 30%
B. Skill test/performance 30%
C. Participation 40%
D. Grading Scale:
90 -100% = A
78 - 89% = B
60 - 77% = C
49 - 59% = D
Below 49% = F
E. Attendance Policy:
DAYS/WEEK # OF EMERGENCY LETTER GRADE
CLASS MEETS ABSENCES ALLOWED DEDUCTION FOR
EVERY:
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3 4 5th absence
2 3 4th absence
1 2 3rd absence
Any student eligible for and requesting academic accommodations due to a disability is requested to provide a letter of accommodation from PACE or Student Academic Support Center within the first two weeks of the semester.
VII. TEXTBOOK(S)
Wise, Larry. Bows and Arrows. Stackpole Books. (Optional)
* There will be a $10 fee for archery supplies. This fee must be paid before midterm of the semester or the student will be administratively dropped from the class.
VIII. PREREQUISITES
Archery proficiency and must own your own equipment.
IX. PROGRAM(S) IN WHICH COURSE IS REQUIRED
None; meets elective credit criterion in all degree tracts.