Official Course Description:  MCCCD Approval: 6-23-09
EXS263BB  2009 Fall - 9999	L+L	3.0 Credit(s)	4.0 Period(s)
Officiating Basketball
Overview of responsibilities and legal rights of the basketball official, philosophy and psychological aspects of basketball officiating, mechanics and practical situations in basketball officiating, conditioning and nutrition for basketball officials. Prerequisites: None.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
EXS263BB  2009 Fall - 9999	Officiating Basketball

 

1.         Identify and develop an officiating philosophy and describe the physiological aspects of officiating basketball. (I)

2.         Identify and explain the legal rights, legal responsibilities, and business responsibilities of an official. (II)

3.         Cite and identify rules and mechanics of basketball officiating. (III)

4.         Identify and apply leadership, communication, and conflict management skills of an official in simulated cases. (IV, V)

5.         Identify officiating criteria for a good game and time management techniques. (VI)

6.         Develop one’s own fitness and nutrition plan that meets professional standards. (VII)

7.         Identify local and regional associations that will be necessary and useful to someone planning on officiating as a lifetime career. (VIII)

8.         Experience officiating local basketball games with instructor and peer related review. (IX)

 

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
EXS263BB  2009 Fall - 9999	Officiating Basketball

 

I.          Officiating Philosophy and Physiological Aspects

            A.        Essential objectives of officiating

            B.        Code of ethics for officials

            C.        Power of body image

            D.        Communication skills

            E.         Decision making in game situation

II.        Legal and Business Aspects of Basketball Officiating

            A.        Judicial review of official game calls

            B.        Officials employment status as independent contractors

            C.        Liability of officials for player injuries

            D.        Officials civil rights

            E.         Policies for sports officials associations

III.       Rules and Mechanics

            A.        Learn basketball rules

            B.        Develop proper mechanics

IV.       Leadership and Communication Styles

V.        Conflict Management

            A.        Signs of a potential conflict (Players, Coaches, and Fan’s)

            B.        Develop conflict resolution management plans

            C.        Implementation of conflict management plans