Archery Unit Study
Physical education can take many forms besides jumping jacks and dodge ball. Here is a way to investigate an activity that isn't as popular as it once was, but that is still just as interesting.
1. Name and explain the archery safety rules.
2. Tell about the local and state laws on ownership, use and registration of archery tackle.
3. Name and point out the parts of an arrow.
4. Name and point out the parts of a bow.
5. Describe and show how to use an arm guard, shooting glove, finger tab, and quiver.
6. Explain proper care of and how to store the bow, bowstring, arrows, and leather items.
7. Make a bowstring and use it.
8. Make one complete arrow from a bare shaft.
9. Explain the following terms: cast, bow weight, string height (fistmele), aiming, spine, mechanical release, freestyle, and bare bow.
10. Describe the different types of arrows.
11. Show the nine basic steps of a good shooting method.
12. Locate and mark with dental floss, crimp on, or other method the nocking point on a bow string.
13. Shoot with bow and arrows, using a finger release
14. Explain the difference between field and target archery
15. Explain the difference between field round, hunter round, and animal round
16. Explain the importance of obedience to a rangemaster or other person in charge of a range.
17. Learn some of the competition rules in various forms of competition archery.
18. If possible, attend a archery competition. Speak to the participants and ask them how much and how often they practice, when did they learn, and about any special training that they have had.
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