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KHE302Education2 Unitsintermediate

Officiating Sport & Game

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of officiating in sports and games, focusing on practical analysis of skills and signals. It covers officiating in athletics, gymnastics, volleyball, and cricket, emphasizing skills acquisition and practices unique to each sport. The course aims to equip students with the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary for effective officiating, including understanding rules, duties, and qualities of a good official. Students will also learn about equipment, scoring systems, and hand signals used in officiating these sports.

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52h
Study Time
13
Weeks
4h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
OfficiatingAthleticsGymnasticsVolleyballCricket

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Sports Officiating

2

Athletics Officiating

3

Gymnastics Officiating

4

Volleyball Officiating

5

Cricket Officiating

6

Rules and Regulations in Sports

7

Scoring Systems in Sports

8

Officiating Equipment

Total Topics8 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Sports Official

Apply your skills in this growing field

Referee

Apply your skills in this growing field

Umpire

Apply your skills in this growing field

Sports Administrator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Physical Education Teacher

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Sports OrganizationsEducational InstitutionsRecreational FacilitiesProfessional Sports Leagues

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: General Introduction of Sports Officiating

2h

Unit 1: General Introduction of Officiating Competitions

2 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to sports officiating.
  • •Define sports officiating and understand its importance.
  • •Identify the duties of sports officiating officials.
  • •Explain the qualities of a good officiating official.
Week
2

Module 2: Athletics

2h

Unit 1: Description of the Game of Athletics

2 study hours
  • •Explain the nature of athletics.
  • •List and differentiate between standing and crouch starts.
  • •Practice the coaching points for good running form.
  • •Identify the three ways an athlete can finish a race.
Week
3

Module 2: Athletics

2h

Unit 2: Athletics Officiating Officials and Their Functions

2 study hours
  • •List athletics officiating officials.
  • •Mention the functions of athletics officiating officials.
  • •List the equipment used in officiating athletic events.
  • •Understand the roles of track referee, timekeeper, umpires, and starter.
Week
4

Module 3: Gymnastics

2h

Unit 1: Nature and Description of Gymnastics

2 study hours
  • •Describe the gymnastics game.
  • •List notable dates in the development of gymnastics.
  • •List men and women artistic gymnastics events.
  • •List the fitness benefits of gymnastics.
Week
5

Module 3: Gymnastics

2h

Unit 2: Officiating and Scoring in Gymnastics

2 study hours
  • •List the officials in gymnastics game.
  • •Mention functions of the officiating officials in gymnastics.
  • •Interpret rules in scoring.
  • •Score gymnasts using the provided guidelines.
Week
6

Module 4: Volleyball

2h

Unit 1: History and Description of Volleyball

2 study hours
  • •Explain the brief history of volleyball.
  • •Describe the nature of volleyball.
  • •Discuss the development of volleyball in Nigeria.
  • •List the facilities and equipment used in the game of volleyball.
Week
7

Module 4: Volleyball

2h

Unit 2: Volleyball Officiating Officials, their Functions, and Basic Volleyball Rules

2 study hours
  • •List various officiating officials in the game of volleyball.
  • •Mention the functions of the officiating officials in the game of volleyball.
  • •Identify various hand signals by the officials.
  • •Understand basic volleyball rules for playing the game.
Week
8

Module 4: Volleyball

2h

Unit 3: Scoring System in the Game of Volleyball

2 study hours
  • •Identify the scoring system in the game of volleyball.
  • •Identify different types of formations in the game of volleyball.
  • •Identify the changes in the rules of the game.
  • •Identify player's specialization on the court.
Week
9

Module 5: Cricket

2h

Unit 1: History and Nature of the Game of Cricket

2 study hours
  • •Give a brief history of the game of cricket.
  • •List the ways of deciding the game of cricket.
  • •Enumerate ways by which batsmen can be sent out.
  • •Understand the nature of the game of cricket.
Week
10

Module 5: Cricket

2h

Unit 2: Equipment and Facilities, Officiating Officials and their Functions

2 study hours
  • •Mention the officials in the game of cricket.
  • •List equipment used in the game of cricket.
  • •Enumerate the functions of the officiating officials in the game of cricket.
  • •Identify the officials hand signs in the game of cricket.
Week
11

Revision

4h

Final Revision

4 study hours
  • •Review all modules and units.
  • •Focus on key concepts and definitions.
  • •Practice self-assessment exercises.
  • •Prepare for tutor-marked assignments.
Week
12

Assignments

4h

Assignments

4 study hours
  • •Complete all tutor-marked assignments.
  • •Review feedback from tutor.
  • •Identify areas needing further study.
  • •Practice additional exercises.
Week
13

Exam Preparation

4h

Exam Preparation

4 study hours
  • •Final review of all course materials.
  • •Focus on challenging units.
  • •Practice exam-style questions.
  • •Develop effective time management strategies.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create flashcards for officiating officials and their duties in each sport (Units 1-12).

2

Practice interpreting hand signals using online resources and videos (Units 5, 8, 12).

3

Review scoring systems and rules for each sport, focusing on key differences (Units 4, 7, 10).

4

Simulate officiating scenarios with practice games or video analysis (all units).

5

Focus on understanding the specific rules and regulations for each sport (Units 4, 7, 10).

6

Create concept maps linking officiating roles to specific game situations (all units).

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