Physical Education: Basketball

Mahidol University

Course Description

  • Course Name

    Physical Education: Basketball

  • Host University

    Mahidol University

  • Location

    Bangkok, Thailand

  • Area of Study

    Physical Education

  • Language Level

    Taught In English

  • Course Level Recommendations

    Lower

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    Hours & Credits

  • Host University Units

    1
  • Recommended U.S. Semester Credits
    0
  • Recommended U.S. Quarter Units
    0

  • Overview

    Course Description:

    History, value, rules and regulations of basketball; practicing individual and team playing skills.

    Course Objectives:

    After successful completion of this course, students should be able to understand about: The game of basketball, studying its’ history and origin will provide insight of the evolution from one’s man idea to the global game that exist today. Knowing the components that make up this game will foster group/team co‐ operation in turn spawn a better understanding of the complex workings of a simple game and instill fair‐play and game etiquette. The fundamentals are to be stressed with an emphasis on development and lead‐ up activities. Ball handling skills should be developed slowly and should be an outgrowth of the instruction form the basic skills. Students learn the elements of catching, bouncing, passing, dribbling, and shooting of a basketball. In the second phase, offensive and defensive play, and rules are added to this base. 293 There will be ample opportunities for all students to have experiences in the many phases of the game.

Course Disclaimer

Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.

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Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.

Availability of courses is based on enrollment numbers. All students should seek pre-approval for alternate courses in the event of last minute class cancellations