E-mail: bolson@dslcc.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION

A course designed for emphasis on fundamental skills, practice, bowling etiquette sportsmanship, and basic rules. 2 Hours per week laboratory. (1 credit)

VALUES

Bowling is not only one of the oldest sports but it is the greatest universal sport from the standpoint of participation.

It can be a relatively mild recreational activity or a highly competitive sport. Since it can be played by people of all ages and both sexes, its popularity and interest has greatly increased during the past years.

The simple skill of rolling a ball along a wooden floor looks easy; however, this is not true. The techniques of the approach, delivery, ball release, and proper aiming need to be learned in order to fully enjoy and appreciate the sport. Whether you bowl as an individual or as a member of a team, the challenge of making a better score is always there.

Success in bowling skill does not come quickly. Practice and understanding will result in improvement.

INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS

Completion of the course should enable the student to make bowling an adult recreation and leisure-time activity.

A. To take a brief look at the origin and development of bowling.

B. To learn to select and care for basic bowling equipment.

C. To develop comfortable, natural, rhythmical approach

D. To get the feel of rolling the ball without too much concern about hand position.

E. To select a good aiming system.

F. To learn bowling courtesies and scoring procedures.

METHODOLOGIES

A. Lecture/discussion

B. Demonstration/practice

C. Performance taping/playback

COURSE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

A. A fee of $48 should be paid to Mallow Lanes. The fee should be paid to Mallow Lanes at the first meeting.

B. Classes are held at Thunder Alley in Covington.

C. Students are generally responsible for their own transportation; however, if assistance is needed, please see the instructor.

D. Apply rules of etiquette and safety.

E. Food, beverages, tobacco, and sensitive language are permitted.

F. Chairs, bowling ball, and shoes must be put away properly

G. Trash must be put in proper receptacle.

OFFICE HOURS

The instructor's office hours are included with the class schedule and posted outside his office. Students may make an appointment when necessary.

COURSE TEXT

Grinfelds, Vesma and Hulstrand, Bonnie. Right Down Your Alley. Belmont, CA; Wadsworth/Thomson Learning, 2003.

ASSESSMENT

1.　 Quizzes 20% (there will be no make-up quizzes)

2. Application of bowling knowledge demonstrated by class attendance and participation that includes: 40%

a. textbook, calculator, pencil, available

b. cooperative attitude and effort

c. application of correct principles

d. punctual arrival/regular departure (each class has a 4 point value)

e. Late arrivals have a deduction of one point for the first absence. After the first occurrence, the second absence will be a deduction of two points and the third will be four, EST.

3. Bowling　Average  20% (will be used the final four weeks)

a. Spare Making

b. Bowling a high game or high three games

c. Average is higher than previous week

                                        Beginners                        Intermediates

Percentage                 Female        Male                Female        Male 

     20%                       120            135                   130            150

     16%                       110            125                   120            140

     14%                       100            115                   110            130

     12%                         85            100                   100            120

4. Improvement          20%

GRADING SCALE

Points Grade

100-90 A

89-80 B

79-70 C

69-60 D

59-0 F

Extra credit may be obtained by bowling outside of class.

Introduction

Where to Stand

Stance

Pushaway

Approach

Release

Follow through

Chapter 1 Understanding the Basics

Aiming (Targeting & Striking)

Picking up spares

Chapter 2 Preparing for Action

Review

Scoring and rules

Safety, attitude, and conduct

Chapters 3 Stance, Approach, and Delivery Concepts

League bowling

Begin league play

Chapter 4 Principals of Movement Applied to Bowling

League play

Chapter 5 Common Errors and Corrective Actions

Practice hints

League play

Chapter 6 Strike Adjustment Systems

Spare Making – 7 &10 pins

League play 　

Chapter 7 Spare Conversion System

Mid-Term Test – Ch. 1-9

League play

Chapter 8 Bowlers with Special Need

League play

Chapter 9 The Modern Bowling Environment

League Play

Chapter 10 Scoring Problem

League play

League play

League Secretaries Sheet

League play

Spare Making

League play

Spare Making

League play

League play

Final Test Chapters 8-14

League Secretaries Sheet