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Active as of Fall Semester 2010
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
On Course: Success Strategies for Athletes
2. Course Prefix & Number:
CCST 1552
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
A course designed for the student athlete which addresses both the study skills necessary to succeed academically and the complex athletic eligibility requirements (COA/NJCAA/NAIA) that govern present and future athletic competition.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
CCST 1552 - On Course: Success Strategies for Athletes
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
CCST 1552 - On Course: Success Strategies for Athletes
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
III. Course Purpose
Other - If this course is not required in a program or is not part of the MN Transfer Curriculum, it may be used for the purpose(s) listed below:
- Liberal Arts Elective
- Non-Transferrable General Education Course
- Technical Elective
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate reading and listening skills |
Comprehend and apply the concepts of the "academic success unit" from the Student Athlete Handbook. |
| Assess alternative solutions to a problem |
Demonstrate an understanding of how to transfer athletic strengths into academic success. |
| Apply abstract ideas to concrete situations |
Comprehend and apply both the general student matriculation responsibilities as well as student athlete responsibilities, which govern competition. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome |
MnTC
Goal Area |
|
Be familiar with campus support services and resources that enhance academic success. |
|
|
Comprehend and apply both the general student matriculation responsibilities as well as student athlete responsibilities, which govern competition. |
|
|
Demonstrate an understanding of how to transfer athletic strengths into academic success. |
|
|
Comprehend and apply the concepts of the "academic success unit" from the Student Athlete Handbook. |
|
|
Identify, comprehend and apply comprehensive and complex NJCAA athletic eligibility requirements. |
|
|
Demonstrate an understanding of the Athletic Code of Conduct. |
|
|
Utilize study skills techniques, i.e. memory, note-taking, test taking and reading strategies in order to improve academic performance. |
|
|
Apply AA/AS requirements to their personal situation. |
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
1. Introduction to study skills for student athlete success
- Brief overview of campus resources
- The "Athletes" academic responsibilities (code rules overview)
- Student responsibilities
- “Academic Success Unit'
- Relationship between athletic success and academic achievement
2. Understanding campus resources
- Tutoring Center
- Use for enhancement of academic performance
- How to take advantage of the services offered
- Library
- Purpose and overview
- Card catalog
- Computerized information - retrieval systems
- Use for enhancement of academic performance
- How to take advantage of the services offered
- Reading, Writing, Math and Computer Labs
- Use for enhancement of academic performance
- How to take advantage of the services offered
3. Comprehensive Information addressing NJCAA Eligibility and Athletic Code of Conduct.
- Qualifying transfers
- Non-Qualifying transfers
- Percent of degree requirements
- General eligibility requirements.
- “Hardship Rule"
- Eligibility Regulations
- Specific transfer preparation strategies for student athlete
4. Critical Analysis of Matriculation Skills
- Organizing for college
- How goal setting influences academic performance
- How motivation influences academic success
- How time management strategies and techniques enhance academic success
- Time management schedules and "to do" lists
- Priority setting
- How to avoid procrastination and other time wasters
- Develop a Study Plan
- Review of the College catalog
- AA/AS degree requirements; certificate programs
- College transfer requirements
- Analysis of learning styles and their effect on academic performance
5. Introduction To Critical Study Skills
- Introduction to note-taking strategies, i.e. classroom, reviewing and rewriting lecture notes
- Introduction to critical reading strategies, i.e., SQ3R method
- Introduction to memory techniques, i.e. mnemonic devices
- Introduction to test taking skills and strategies
- Identification and application of central issues and problems linked to the development of test-taking skills
- Introduce test taking strategies, i.e. test anxiety reduction and time management
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
On Course: Success Strategies for Athletes
2. Course Prefix & Number:
CCST 1552
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
A course designed for the student athlete which addresses both the study skills necessary to succeed academically and the complex athletic eligibility requirements (COA/NJCAA/NAIA) that govern present and future athletic competition.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
CCST 1552 - On Course: Success Strategies for Athletes
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
CCST 1552 - On Course: Success Strategies for Athletes
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
III. Course Purpose
3. Other - If this course does NOT meet criteria for #1 or #2 above, it may be used for the purpose(s) selected below:
- Liberal Arts Elective
- Non-Transferrable General Education Course
- Technical Elective
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate reading and listening skills |
Comprehend and apply the concepts of the "academic success unit" from the Student Athlete Handbook. |
| Apply abstract ideas to concrete situations |
Comprehend and apply both the general student matriculation responsibilities as well as student athlete responsibilities, which govern competition. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome |
MnTC
Goal Area |
|
Be familiar with campus support services and resources that enhance academic success. |
|
|
Comprehend and apply both the general student matriculation responsibilities as well as student athlete responsibilities, which govern competition. |
|
|
Demonstrate an understanding of how to transfer athletic strengths into academic success. |
|
|
Comprehend and apply the concepts of the "academic success unit" from the Student Athlete Handbook. |
|
|
Identify, comprehend and apply comprehensive and complex NJCAA athletic eligibility requirements. |
|
|
Demonstrate an understanding of the Athletic Code of Conduct. |
|
|
Utilize study skills techniques, i.e. memory, note-taking, test taking and reading strategies in order to improve academic performance. |
|
|
Apply AA/AS requirements to their personal situation. |
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
1. Introduction to study skills for student athlete success
- Brief overview of campus resources
- The "Athletes" academic responsibilities (code rules overview)
- Student responsibilities
- “Academic Success Unit'
- Relationship between athletic success and academic achievement
2. Understanding campus resources
- Tutoring Center
- Use for enhancement of academic performance
- How to take advantage of the services offered
- Library
- Purpose and overview
- Card catalog
- Computerized information - retrieval systems
- Use for enhancement of academic performance
- How to take advantage of the services offered
- Reading, Writing, Math and Computer Labs
- Use for enhancement of academic performance
- How to take advantage of the services offered
3. Comprehensive Information addressing NJCAA Eligibility and Athletic Code of Conduct.
- Qualifying transfers
- Non-Qualifying transfers
- Percent of degree requirements
- General eligibility requirements.
- “Hardship Rule"
- Eligibility Regulations
- Specific transfer preparation strategies for student athlete
4. Critical Analysis of Matriculation Skills
- Organizing for college
- How goal setting influences academic performance
- How motivation influences academic success
- How time management strategies and techniques enhance academic success
- Time management schedules and "to do" lists
- Priority setting
- How to avoid procrastination and other time wasters
- Develop a Study Plan
- Review of the College catalog
- AA/AS degree requirements; certificate programs
- College transfer requirements
- Analysis of learning styles and their effect on academic performance
5. Introduction To Critical Study Skills
- Introduction to note-taking strategies, i.e. classroom, reviewing and rewriting lecture notes
- Introduction to critical reading strategies, i.e., SQ3R method
- Introduction to memory techniques, i.e. mnemonic devices
- Introduction to test taking skills and strategies
- Identification and application of central issues and problems linked to the development of test-taking skills
- Introduce test taking strategies, i.e. test anxiety reduction and time management