FAW 170 - Soccer I

1 Credits, 2 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 2 lab periods

Fundamental soccer skills for the student athlete and recreational player. Includes key components of soccer, personal safety and preparation, individual skills, and team skills and systems.

Information: May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.

1. Demonstrate improvement in essential soccer skills (dribbling, passing, shooting, and defending). 
2. Demonstrate improvement in coordinating movements and responding with teammates within designated offensive and defensive systems.
3. Demonstrate the ability to adhere to an exercise program.

1. Key Components of Soccer
   1. History
   2. Terminology
   3. Rules and scoring
   4. Etiquette
2. Personal Safety and Preparation

      A.   Assessing health risks

      B.   Principles and safety considerations of warming up and cooling down

      C.   Proper attire, including footwear for personal safety

      D.   Confidence in playing soccer

III.   Individual Skills

A.   Dribbling and maintaining control

B.   Passing

C.   Receiving and controlling

D.   Heading

E.   Shooting

F.   Guarding and stealing the ball

IV.  Team Skills and Systems

A.   Offensive systems and strategies

B.   Defense systems and strategies

C.   Special situations

1.   Throw-ins

2.   Corner plays

3.   Direct and indirect free kicks

4.   Goal kicks