International study at the University of Brighton

Striking and Fielding Games

Level: 5
Credit rating: 10
Module type: Taught
Semester offered: 2
Pre-requisites: None
Aims:

The aims for this module are set into the context of the QAA Framework for Higher Education Qualifications and they relate to the SEEC level descriptors for level 5 study.

This module is designed to enable students to study striking and fielding games. An integrated approach to performance and the development of understanding will enable the cultivation of an in depth knowledge of both generic characteristics across selected striking and fielding games as well as elements that are specific to selected striking and fielding games. The choice of striking and fielding games studied within this module aims to provide for individual interest and will give students an opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of skills, tactics and rules of striking and fielding games.
Learning outcomes:

In relation to the QAA Framework for Higher Education Qualifications and the SEEC level descriptors for level 5 study, by the end of the module students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of a range of skills, tactics and relevant rules in selected striking & fielding games.
  2. Analyse and evaluate skills, tactics and rules in selected striking and fielding games.
  3. Demonstrate how players make appropriate decisions based upon the continually changing environment.
  4. Demonstrate knowledge of the rules and how they affect the choice of skills and tactics used.
Content:
  • Development of intermediate skills in selected striking and fielding games.
  • Development of tactical awareness in selected striking and fielding games situations.
  • Understanding of rules and their effects within selected striking and fielding game situations.
  • Analysis of skills and tactics in selected striking and fielding games play.
Learning and teaching strategies:

Contact time:

  • Practical lectures and group sessions will be both tutor and student led.
  • Student led workshops to show the range of selected skills and an understanding of their relevance to tactical situations.
  • Tutor led theory sessions to develop understanding of the demands of striking & fielding games.
  • Practical participation in two selected striking and fielding games in order to develop skills, apply rules and make appropriate decisions.
  • Preparation for workshop presentations
  • Video analysis.

Non-contact time:

  • Lecture preparation for student-led practical sessions.
  • Preparation for written assignment.
Learning support:

Fergus A, Wisker D and Wisker S (2004) Rounders Preliminary

Coaching DVD, Worcester, Coachwise.

Smith M (2008) Coaches Guide to game-winning softball drills:

Developing essential skills in every player, Camden, Macgraw-Hill.

Walker, K (2007) The softball drill book, Leeds, Human Kinetics.

Woolmer B (2008) Bob Woolmer’s art and science of cricket, London, New Holland.

Electronic  sources:

Amateur Softball Association of America: www.softball.org  (accessed April 18 2011)

Stoolball England: www.stoolball.org.uk (accessed April 18 2011)

Stoolball England  ‘Rules of Stoolball 2009’, www.stoolball.org.uk/therules (accessed April 18 2011)

Rounders England: www.roundersengland.co.uk (accessed April 18 2011)

CD Roms:

Animated Skill Drills for Cricket Coaching, Tacklesport Consultancy Ltd.

DVD:

Stoolball England (2004) ‘Skills and Drills in striking and fielding games through the context of stoolball’ DVD 1 and 2

Journals:

Physical Education Matters

British Journal of Teaching Physical Education

School home:

Chelsea School of Sport