FULLERTON COLLEGE                                                                              P. Snyder

Physical Education 192                                                                          Campus Pool

Water Polo

COURSE OUTLINE

                                                                                                                                   

Intermediate/advanced water polo for competitive play.  Includes covering drills, strategies, techniques and rules.

 

1. Expected Outcomes

 

      The student will be able to:

      A. Identify the rules and regulations for competitive water polo play.

B. Demonstrate increased knowledge in waterpolo passing, shooting, dribbling, swimming, &  kicking. 

      C. Develop an increase in performance skills for wet shooting, driving, & setting the 2m. position.

      D. Analyze different strategies for counterattack offense and defense.

      E. Practice drill techniques for conditioning.

      F. Value water polo as a lifelong learning activity for physical fitness.

      G. Understand the evolution of water polo as a sport in the U.S. & in other countries.

           

2. Special Facilities and/or Equipment Needed

      Swimming pool, water polo balls, and water polo nets

 

3. Expanded Description of Course Content

      Instructor lecture and demonstration will teach:

      A. Water polo rules

            1. offside (two-meter) violation

            2. handling the ball with two hands

            3. putting the ball under water

            4. using the pool bottom for advantage during play

     

      B. Intermediate water polo motor skills

            1. lob shot

            2. drive-in shots

            3. picks

            4. switching

            5. sloughing

            6. goalie shot blocking

                                                                             

      C. Strategies

            1. offensive

            2. defensive

            3. six on five advantage

            4. five on six disadvantage

 

 

 

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      D. Conditioning Drills

            1. cardiovascular endurance

            2. swimming speed

            3. flexibility and range of motion

            4. muscular strength

 

      E. Evolution of water polo

            1. Similarities with other sports - transferability of swimming skills.

            2. Olympic history and local (Southern California) involvement with it.

            3. Variations of game - innertube, water rugby.

            4. Equipment and technological changes as they effect the game's development.

 

4. Repeatability Criteria

      Active participation each quarter course is repeated will enhance student's performance skills. 

      These include:

      A. Development of intermediate/advanced water polo skills

            1. lob shot

            2. drive-in shots

            3. picks

            4. switching

            5. sloughing

            6. goalie shot blocking

      B. Increased knowledge in defensive and offensive strategy

            1. Set offense formations and execution

            2. Defensive individual and team positioning

            3. Transition offense and defense tactics

      C. Increased muscle strength, endurance, and flexibility

 

5. Methods of Evaluation

      A. Physical skills and techniques will be assessed by direct instructor observation.

      B. Evaluation of critical thinking in offensive and defensive play situations

      C. Participation in out of class structured tournament opportunities

 

6. Text(s)

      Hale, Ralph. The Complete Book of Water Polo. New York: Simon & Schuster, Inc: 1986.

      Nitzkowski, Monte. Tactical Modern Water Polo. Pittsburgh: Sports Syndicate, Inc: 1994