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Foothill College Course Outline of Record

Foothill College Course Outline of Record
Heading Value
Units: 2
Hours: 6 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter)
Degree & Credit Status: Degree-Applicable Credit Course
Foothill GE: Area VII: Lifelong Learning
Transferable: CSU/UC
Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Upon completion students should be able to show increased muscular endurance and/or technical proficiency in passing, trapping, shooting, crossing, defending, and goalkeeping.
  • Upon completion students should be able to understand and apply to rules and etiquette of the sport of soccer.



Course Objectives

The student will be able to:
C. Discuss and demonstrate effective strategies required by the sport of soccer.

Course Content

A. Advanced development of fundamental skills applicable to the sport of soccer
1. Individual physical skills relative to soccer
2. Team skill/plays/strategies relative to soccer
B. Physical fitness development
1. Muscular development
2. Muscular endurance
3. Cardiovascular fitness
4. Flexibility
5. Nutritional knowledge
C. Stress and pressure/mental game
1. Choking and safeguards against pressure
2. When to take chances and when to play it safe
3. Concentration and "the zone"
D. Rules
1. Video on the rules of soccer
2. How to use the rulebook for soccer
3. Appropriate behavior during competition
E. Practice sessions
1. Individual skills/techniques
2. Team drills/strategies
F. Sportsmanship and etiquette
1. Mutual respect
2. Rivalry and camradrie
3. Zeal for excellence
G. Individual and team philosophy
1. Motivation
2. Pride
3. Excellence
4. Sacrifice
5. Success
6. Integrity
7. Perseverance

Lab Content

Activities and drills that promote the student's development in the sport of soccer, such as running, dribbling, shooting, defending.

Special Facilities and/or Equipment

Equipment required for the sport of soccer.

Method(s) of Evaluation

A. Physical skills and techniques will be assessed by direct instructor observation
1. Individual and team verbal critiques
2. Video analysis
3. Individual improvement, performance, and contribution to team effot

Method(s) of Instruction

A. Lecture presentations and team discussion
B. Facilitation of drills and activities that promote learning objectives

Representative Text(s) and Other Materials

NCAA Soccer Rules and Interpretations 2016 and 2017. Note: The most recent edition of the rules and interpretations will be used; annual updates are available online at



Optional reading and writing assignments as recommended by instructor.



Physical Education, Coaching