Kinesiology and Nutritional Science Cal. State LA Cal. State LA Kinesiology and Nutritional Science College of HHS
KIN 102Q -- Course Outline
Beginning Indoor Soccer (1.0 cr)
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Daniel Frankl, Associate Professor
OFFICE LOCATION AND PHONE NUMBER: PE 230, Tel. (323) 343-4662
FAX: (323) 343-6482
Email: dfrankl@calstatela.edu
Email: danyf@adelphia.net
Office Hours
MW 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. // R 1:00-2:30 p.m.
(other times available by appointment)
I. COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This class emphasizes the development of beginning soccer skills, knowledge of game rules, indoor soccer team tactics, and systems of play. It is designed to teach the fundamentals of soccer necessary to move the student towards more advanced levels of play.
II. PREREQUISITES: None.
III. PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of the course students will:

  • develop basic soccer skills
  • learn the fundamentals of indoor soccer game strategies
  • demonstrate knowledge of the rules and strategies of soccer
  • demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental principles of physical fitness and wellness
  • become aware of the value of soccer for aiding in maintenance of one's physical fitness goals as a lifetime physical activity
  • appreciate and promote the value of sportsmanship and fair play in soccer
IV. TEXTS:
A. RECOMMENDED TEXTS:
  • Berning, J.R., & Nelson Steen, S. (1991). Sport nutrition for the 90s: The health professional's handbook. Gaithersburg, MD: Aspen.
  • Chyzowych, W. (1982). The official soccer book of the USSF. Chicago, IL: Rand McNally & Company.
  • Corbin, C.B., Lindsey, R., &Welk, G. (2000). Concepts of physical fitness (10th ed.). Dubuque, IA: Wm. C. Brown.
  • Fahey, T. D., Insel, P. M., & Roth, T. W. (2003). Fit & well: Core concepts and labs in physical fitness and wellness (5th ed.). Mountain View, CA: Mayfield.
  • Hopper, C.A., & Davis, M.S.(1988). Coaching soccer effectively. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Luxbacher, J.A. (1996). Soccer: Steps to success: Steps to success activity series (2nd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Simon, M.J., & Reeves, J.A. (Eds). (1999). Soccer restart plays (2nd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
B. RECOMMENDED WEBSITES:

  • SOCCER-COACH-L LOTG Project -- A Review of the Laws of Soccer for Coaches and Players [www.ucs.mun.ca/~dgraham/lotg/]
  • Kids First Soccer -- A site dedicated to a child centered approach to the organization and instruction of soccer [www.kidsfirstsoccer.com].
C. COURSE FORMAT AND REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS:

Equipment and Dress Requirements

  • Shorts or sweats
  • non-marking athletic shoe
  • shin guards
  • removal of sharp objects (watches, jewelry, Flea collars, pierced earring posts, etc.)
V. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:
  • Attendance, punctuality, and active participation in indoor soccer class sessions is expected. Students are responsible for additional reading materials whether present or not during actual weight room sessions. Since each indoor soccer session is evaluated individually missed sessions will be deducted from the total course participation grade.
VI. ASSIGNMENTS:
  • Televised Soccer Game Analysis
  • Summary paper discussing current fitness and nutritional status, and future plans for life-time fitness and weight control.
VII. EVALUATION:

EVALUATION
ITEM		 RELATIVE
WEIGHT		 LETTER GRADE
EQUIVALENT
Active Participation 30% 90% - 100% = A
Soccer Skills 20% 80 - 89% = B
Final Exam 30% 70% - 79% = C
Game Analysis 10% 56% - 69% = D
Fitness & Nutritional Status 10% 00% - 55% = F
Total 100%

TENTATIVE CLASS SCHEDULE:
DAY TOPIC
1 Orientation, Ball Control, and getting to know your classmates
2 Dribbling Fundamentals
3 Passing/Trapping -- The short "Wall" pass.
4 Trapping -- Ground and Aerial Balls
5 The long pass
6 Shooting
7 Heading and Throw-ins
8 Goalkeeping
9 Restarts/Rules
10 Creating Space
11 Offensive Line
12 Defensive Line
13 Fundamental Skills Test
14 Fast Break
15 Penalty Shot
16 Officiating
17 Tournament Play
18 Tournament Play
19 Tournament Play
20 Tournament Play
Final Exam -- TBA
A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF ADDITIONAL SELECTED REFERENCES AND RELATED INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON-LINE WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE STUDENTS ALONG WITH INDIVIDUAL LECTURE AND LAB HANDOUT MATERIALS.
Copyright© 1997-04, Daniel Frankl, Ph.D.
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