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2024
SYLLABUS OF GENERIC ELECTIVE PAPERS (GE)
SEM- 6 (GE-12)
FUNDAMENTALS OF GAME/SPORTS
(CHOOSE ANY ONE FROM THE FACILITIES AVAILABLE)
Sl. Course Title & Code Credits Credit Distribution of the Course Eligibility Pre-
No. Lecture Tutorial Practical/Practice Criteria Requisite
of the
Course (if
any)
12 SEM- 6 (GE-12) 04 3 0 1 XII Pass NIL
FUNDAMENTALS
OF GAME/SPORTS
Learning Objective: - The students will acquire knowledge and understanding of a specific sport in which an
individual wishes to excel.
Learning Outcome: -The student will attain knowledge, understanding, interpreting and analyzing
proficiency in a game of one’s choice.
SYLLABUS
No. of Credits: 04 (Lecture-03, Practical-1)
Theory: 45 hours, Practical: 30 hours.
Unit-I Introduction of the Game/Sport (11 hrs lectures)
• Historical Development and Modern Trends in the game (National and International Level)
• Organizational Structure (State, National, and International Level)
• Introduction to the Playfield/arena of any 1 game
Unit-II Rules of the Game/Sport and Role of Coach (12 hrs lectures)
• Rules and their interpretation of any 1 sport
• Basis of Warming up and cooling down and its effect
• Role of coach in preparing players/Teams
Unit-III Skills and Techniques (11 hrs lectures)
• Basic skills and techniques of any 1 Game
• Developmental Drills / Preparatory Exercises to improve skills of any 1 Game
Unit-IV Game/Sport Related Fitness (11 hrs lectures)
• Introduction to Fitness components related to any 1 sport.
• Role of Fitness & skill related fitness components of any game in improving
performance
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PRACTICAL (30 hrs.)
1. Learning and demonstrating various skills/techniques of any 1 Game
2. Drills to improve Fundamental skills of any 1 game
3. Marking of Playfield/ arena of any 1 game
4. Playing ability in a match.
Suggested Readings:
• Gothi E (2004). Teaching & Coaching Athletics. Sport Pub., New Delhi.
• Gupta R. (2004). Layout & Marking of Track & Field. Friends Publications. India. New Delhi.
• Handbook-Rules and Regulation. International Athletic Federation (2010).
• Herb Amato, DA ATC et al (2002). Practical Exam Preparation Guide of Clinical Skills of
AthleticTraining. Slack Incorporated. 1st ed., USA.
• Kumar, Pardeep. (2008). Historical Development of Track & Field. Friends Publication. New Delhi
• Maughan, R. and Gluson, M. (2004). The Biomechanical Basics of Athletic Performance.
OxfordUniversity Press, U.K.
• Prentice, W. and Arnheim, D. (2005).
• Renwick GR (2001). Play Better Athletics. Sports Pub, Delhi.
• Singh, Hardayal. (2019). Science of Sports Training. DVS Publication, N. Delhi.
• Vanaik A. (2017). Officiating and Coaching, Friends Publication. New Delhi.
• Elliott R., (2011). Runners on Running: The Best Nonfiction of Distance Running, Human Kinetics,
United States of America.
• Galloway J., (2011). Cross Country Running, Mayer &Mayer Sport, United Kingdom.
• Galloway J., (2012). 100 Reasons to Run, Mayer &Mayer Sport, United Kingdom.
• Thani L., (2018). Skills & tactics field athletics, sports publication, New Delhi
Note: Examination scheme and mode shall be as prescribed by the Examination Branch,
University of Delhi, from time to time.
