Officiating Sport & Game
- Education
- 300 level
- 2 credit units
- 116 pages
- 9 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 52 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, practical
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of KHE302, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
KHE302 · UNIT 1: DESCRIPTION OF THE GAME OF ATHLETICS
A good sports official should be able to demonstrate a professional attitude at all times, dress like a professional and professionally conduct yourself. Arrive early for the assignments and do not discuss the decisions made by other referees with players or spectators. Always treat players with respect and put the tournament first.
What you should be able to do
- Identify officiating officials in athletics, gymnastics, volleyball, and cricket.
- Describe the duties of officiating officials in each sport.
- Recognize and interpret officiating hand signals.
- Enumerate the functions of officiating officials.
- Apply rules and regulations in real-game scenarios.
- Understand scoring systems in various sports.
What it prepares you for
- Sports Official
- Referee
- Umpire
- Sports Administrator
- Physical Education Teacher
- Sports Organizations
- Educational Institutions
- Recreational Facilities
- Professional Sports Leagues
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Gymnastics
Unit 2: Officiating and Scoring in Gymnastics
Requires understanding of complex scoring rules and deductions in gymnastics competitions.
- Module 4: Volleyball
Unit 2: Volleyball Officiating Officials, their Functions, and Basic Volleyball Rules
Requires memorization and accurate interpretation of various hand signals used by volleyball officials.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 32 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: General Introduction of Sports Officiating
Unit 1: General Introduction of Officiating Competitions · 2 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 2Module 2: Athletics
Unit 1: Description of the Game of Athletics · 2 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 3Module 2: Athletics
Unit 2: Athletics Officiating Officials and Their Functions · 2 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 4Module 3: Gymnastics
Unit 1: Nature and Description of Gymnastics · 2 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 5Module 3: Gymnastics
Unit 2: Officiating and Scoring in Gymnastics · 2 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 6Module 4: Volleyball
Unit 1: History and Description of Volleyball · 2 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 7Module 4: Volleyball
Unit 2: Volleyball Officiating Officials, their Functions, and Basic Volleyball Rules · 2 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 8Module 4: Volleyball
Unit 3: Scoring System in the Game of Volleyball · 2 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 9Module 5: Cricket
Unit 1: History and Nature of the Game of Cricket · 2 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 10Module 5: Cricket
Unit 2: Equipment and Facilities, Officiating Officials and their Functions · 2 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 11Revision
Final Revision · 4 hours
Review all modules and units.. Focus on key concepts and definitions.. Practice self-assessment exercises.. Prepare for tutor-marked assignments..
- Week 12Assignments
Assignments · 4 hours
Complete all tutor-marked assignments.. Review feedback from tutor.. Identify areas needing further study.. Practice additional exercises..
- Week 13Exam Preparation
Exam Preparation · 4 hours
Final review of all course materials.. Focus on challenging units.. Practice exam-style questions.. Develop effective time management strategies..
Preparing for the exam
- Create flashcards for officiating officials and their duties in each sport (Units 1-12).
- Practice interpreting hand signals using online resources and videos (Units 5, 8, 12).
- Review scoring systems and rules for each sport, focusing on key differences (Units 4, 7, 10).
- Simulate officiating scenarios with practice games or video analysis (all units).
- Focus on understanding the specific rules and regulations for each sport (Units 4, 7, 10).
- Create concept maps linking officiating roles to specific game situations (all units).
Questions students ask about this course
What is KHE302 about?
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.
How many units does KHE302 have?
KHE302, Officiating Sport & Game, has 9 units across 4 modules, over 116 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is KHE302?
KHE302 carries 2 credit units, at 300 level in Education.
Is KHE302 hard?
KHE302 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and practical work, and it has a practical component.
How long does KHE302 take to study?
About 52 hours of study, spread across its 9 units.
How is KHE302 assessed?
KHE302 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with KHE302?
Sports Official, Referee, Umpire, Sports Administrator and Physical Education Teacher.