Class Description
This class introduces students to the field of sports officiating. Students who may be interested in working as an official either
during or after high school should take this course before they begin applying for these positions. This semester course will
teach students how to become a registered (WIAA) official: the rules and regulations for many sports; how to study and apply
rules; how to position yourself on the field/court to make a call; how to work as a team with other officials; how to communicate
with players, coaches, and fans; as well as other issues faced by officials. The class involves both dedicated study of the
rule/game procedures and active participation in order to learn the necessary skills to be a successful official. Through
simulated game activities officials gain experience on how to make and report calls during a contest and actively participate in
the fun and fitness of playing team sports. Besides classroom instruction and activities, students will be exposed to various
athletics career opportunities through guest speakers in the areas of sports administration, coaching, and official scoring.
Sports that will be covered include: basketball, soccer, volleyball, baseball/softball.
during or after high school should take this course before they begin applying for these positions. This semester course will
teach students how to become a registered (WIAA) official: the rules and regulations for many sports; how to study and apply
rules; how to position yourself on the field/court to make a call; how to work as a team with other officials; how to communicate
with players, coaches, and fans; as well as other issues faced by officials. The class involves both dedicated study of the
rule/game procedures and active participation in order to learn the necessary skills to be a successful official. Through
simulated game activities officials gain experience on how to make and report calls during a contest and actively participate in
the fun and fitness of playing team sports. Besides classroom instruction and activities, students will be exposed to various
athletics career opportunities through guest speakers in the areas of sports administration, coaching, and official scoring.
Sports that will be covered include: basketball, soccer, volleyball, baseball/softball.