College of Micronesia-FSM

PE 101w Wrestling

Course Description. An introduction to the sport of Greco-Roman wrestling. Basic Greco-Roman wrestling techniques will be introduced to students. Students will also learn the rules of competitive Greco-Roman wrestling.

Course prepared by: Edwin Sione, Pohnpei State Site

State: Pohnpei

	Hours per Week		Number of Weeks		Total Hours	Semester Credits
Lecture	_____	×	_____	=	_____	_____
Laboratory	3	×	16	=	48	1
Workshop	_____	×	_____	=	_____	_____
			Total Semester Credits:			1

Purpose of Course	Degree requirement	X
	Degree Elective	_____
	Remedial	_____
	Others	_____

Prerequisite courses: None.

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Signature, Chairman Curriculum Committee      Date approved by Committee

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Signature, President, COM-FSM                 Date approved by President

Program Outcomes
1. Students will participate regularly in physical activity
2. Students will learn skills necessary to perform a variety of physical activities
3. Students will determine baseline measures of personal fitness.
4. Students will be able to identify common injuries, treatment, and preventative measures.
5. Students will value physical activity and its contribution to a healthful lifestyle
Course Outcomes
Measurable Student Learning Outcomes. By the end of the course students will...
1. Participate regularly in physical activity.
  1. Attend class regularly where this is defined by the parameters of the college attendance policy.
2. Learn skills necessary to perform a variety of physical activities.
  1. [Core] Perform 25 sit-ups in one minute.
  2. [Core] Perform 50 steady squats in one minute
  3. [Core] Perform neck bridge in three minutes.
  4. [Core] Run 50 meter dash in five minutes.
  5. [Core] Perform head and arm take down in 30 seconds.
  6. [Core] Jog for five minutes post-work out.
  7. [Core] Perform underarm throw.
  8. [Core] Apply shoulder take down.
  9. [Core] Apply hips throw take down.
  10. [Core] Apply body lock take down.
  11. [Peripheral] Perform wrist control take down.
  12. [Peripheral] Apply under hook up take down.
  13. [Peripheral] Be albe to apply pinch head lock in 20 seconds.
  14. [Peripheral] Explain the differences between Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling.
3. Students will determine baseline measures of personal fitness.
  1. Have measured their resting heart rate.
  2. Have measured their weight.
  3. Have determined what weight they can free lift.
  4. Be able to list the weight classes.
  5. Explain the basic nutrition and diet necessary to maintain physical fitness for competitive wrestling.
4. Identify common injuries and preventative measures.
  1. Identify common wrestling injuries and explain basic remediative treatment.
  2. Be able to list the treatments of minor muscle injuries implied by the acronym RICE: rest, ice, compression, and elevation.
  3. Demonstrate proper training techniques necessary to prevent injury such as warming up, stretches as appropriate to wrestling, and strength building exercises.
  4. Be able to list and put on the necessary gear that prevents wrestling injuries.
5. Value physical activity and its contribution to a healthful lifestyle
Conditions and definitions:
- Core refers to an outcome that must be attained in order to pass the course.
- Peripheral refers to an outcome that ought to attained but non-attainment will not cause the student to fail the course.
- Optional refers to an outcome whose coverage is optional. Conditions may or may not allow the outcome to be accomplished.
- Wrestling refers to a pace comfortable for the student. That pace may be well below a competitive wrestling pace.
- Identifications and demonstrations are oral. There are no written quizzes, tests, midterms, or final examinations.
Instructor intentions: The students will gain the skills necessary to wrestle and to become both more physically fit and more aware of their own physical fitness.
Required Text: None.
Evaluation: The course will be pass fail based on whether the students have achieved the student learning outcomes.
Attendance: As per above.
Required course materials: Gym shorts and t-shirt, kneecap protectors.
Recommended course materials: Wrestling shoes.
Reference materials: Subscription to International Federation of Wrestlin Styles by FILA.
Instructional materials: Videos.
Methods of instruction: Activity based.
Evaluation:
- No credit by evaluation. Course is participatory
- Grading will be pass/fail based on accomplishment of the above stated student learning objectives.
Attendance policy:
- As per specific outcome above.

Appendix A: Course Details

Safety

STOP exercising if you experience any of the following symptoms:
- Severe breathlessness
- Nausea/dizziness
- Extreme chest pain
- Light headedness
NOTIFY the instructor immediately. Do NOT isolate yourself by seeking privacy.

Typical daily structure

5 minute change into wrestling clothes
[Optional 10 minute information presentation]
5 minute warm up jog around the gym
15 minutes stretching
30 minutes of wrestling
10 minute cool down
20 minute change out of wrestling clothes

Sample Term Schedule

Week	Subject
1	History of wrestling
2	The rules of wrestling and competition
3	Basic training in wrestling
4	Conditioning upper and lower body
5	Standing wrestling
6	Take down by pulling arms
7	Take down by arm pit
8	Double hook up take down
9	Tie up take down
10	Head and arm take down
11	Hip roll techniques
12	Wrist control techniques
13	Arm take downs
14	Half nelson roll and other lock and take down techniques
15	Body hold take downs
16	Take down by front lifts

Appendix B: Costs

Instructional cost estimates

Video cassette player and television: $350.00
Wrestling techniques tapes: $150
Wrestling gear: $100

Appendix C: Release Form Language

As per College policy or as follows in the absence of such policy language:

I, _____________, wish to participate in the following College of Micronesia-FSM course or program, PE 101w Wrestling, as a student. I agree to abide by all safety rules and regulations in effect during this course or program.

Please check one of the following:

___ At the current time I am in good health, I am not aware of any diseases, illnesses, or physical conditions, and have not been advised by a doctor or other medical practitioner that I have any diseases, illnesses or physical conditions, that may affect my participation in or completion of the above-described program.

____ I have the following medical conditions that may affect my ability to participate in or complete the above-described program.

_______________________

I wish to participate in the above-described course or program at the College of Micronesia -FSM, and agree that the College of Micronesia-FSM, and their employees are not responsible for my participation in this program, or for any injuries that may occur during my participation in this program, or by the utilization of their equipment.

Further, the instructor of this course or program in the event that he or she believes, with or without medical evidence, that I may not participate in this course or program, or that I have physical limitations that may prevent me from participating in this course or program, has absolute discretion, and may terminate my continued participation in the course or program, at any time, with or without a valid reason. However, this discretion is not an obligation of the College of Micronesia-FSM, or its employees, nor a duty, and any failure to prevent participation on my behalf, or to limit the amount of activities involved in the course or program on my behalf, does not give rise to a renunciation of or exception to this knowing and voluntary waiver.

As I result, I agree, and voluntarily assume all responsibility for my own safety and well-being, while participating in the course or program, and agree to waive any claims for liability, injury, or other damages as a result of injury or death, against the College of Micronesia-FSM or their employees. I enter into this waiver knowingly and in advance of my participation in the course or program. By signing this waiver I will forever release any future claims against the College of Micronesia-FSM and their employees, arising out of any accident, injuries, death or other damages, on behalf of myself or my heirs or dependents, due to any accident, or other mishap, including acts of god, that may arise upon my participation in the course or program.

Dated: ____________     _________________________
                        Print Name

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                        Signature

Appendix D: Sources

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http://www.coe.usu.edu/hper/PE3000.htm
http://www5.semo.edu/physed/Syllabi/at140.doc
http://www.umbc.edu/UnderGrad/Catalog/phed.pdf
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http://www.utsa.edu/hop/physical.htm#physical
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