ALEX Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] SO1 (9-12) 1 :

SO-1.1) Study the rules and learn the hand signals and vocabulary needed to become a certified official for each sport desired.

[PE] SO1 (9-12) 6 :

SO-3.2) Identify game responsibilities of each official in a game setting (sport specific).

[PE] SO1 (9-12) 8 :

SO-4.2) Identify the components of game responsibilities of an official: uniform, promptness, knowledge, and self-confidence.

Officiating Basketball is designed to assist individuals in becoming a better official and improving the experience for you and the student athletes.  The course covers fouls against the ball handler, screening, post play, block/charge, intentional fouls, technical fouls, and a general overview of characteristics that help to make a person a better official.  Officiating Basketball provides insight into the mechanics of making a correct call and shows examples of high school games to illustrate when calls should be made.

This course can be used as a stand alone assignment for students or teachers can use this to develop their unit/lesson plans.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] SO1 (9-12) 4 :

SO-2.2) Compare characteristics of ineffective and effective officials.

[PE] SO1 (9-12) 5 :

SO-3.1) List characteristics of successful interaction between officials and proper game day management.

[PE] SO1 (9-12) 8 :

SO-4.2) Identify the components of game responsibilities of an official: uniform, promptness, knowledge, and self-confidence.

This is a 27- minute video podcast related to how fan behavior can lead to a shortage of referees in high school sports.