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Instruction in International Style Target Archery An Archery education program that was started in Kentucky in 2002 and spreading throughout the United States Physical Education Curriculum for fourth through twelfth grade students Instruction in International Style Target Archery Follows National Physical Education Standards

• National Standards: of Physical Education 1. Uses a variety of basic and advanced movement forms (NPH.K-12.1) 2. Uses movement concepts and principles in the development of motor skills (NPH.K-12.2) 3. Understands the benefits and costs associated with participation in a physical activity. Exhibits and physically healthy lifestyle. (NPH.K-12.3) 4. Understands how to monitor and maintain a health- enhancing level of physical fitness (NPH.K-12.4) 5. Understands the social and personal responsibility associated with participation in physical activity (NPH.K-12.5)

Archery Range Rules Know and obey all range commands and instructors. Always keep your arrows in your quivers until told to shoot with the “one whistle” command. Only use the arrows your instructor gave you. Remember what they look like. Always keep your arrows pointed down to the floor or at the target. Only aim and shoot at your target downrange. If you drop an arrow, leave it on the ground until you are told to retrieve all your arrows. Always walk on the archery range. Always be courteous to the shooter next to you. Stand behind the waiting line when you are finished or not shooting. Only one archer may retrieve their arrows from the target at a time. Be sure no one is behind you when removing your arrows. Walk back to the waiting line and return your arrows to your quivers after retrieving them. SAFETY IS ALWAYS FIRST PRIORITY!

Parts of the Bow

INDOOR SET UP

Establishing Eye Dominance Pointing and Winking: Pointing at the Instructor:

Whistle Commands Two Blasts – One Blast – Three Blasts – “Archers may walk to the shooting line.” One Blast – “Archers may load their bows and begin shooting.” Three Blasts – “Archers may walk to the target line to retrieve arrows.” Five or More Blasts – “STOP SHOOTING and put your arrow back in your quiver.”

11 STEPS TO ARCHERY SUCCESS FORM Stance: Nock Arrow: Drawing Hand Set: Bow Hand Set: SHOT EXECUTION Pre-Draw: Draw: Anchor: Aiming: Shot Set-Up: Release: Follow-Through/Reflection:

1. STANCE

2. KNOCK ARROW

3. DRAW HAND SET

4. BOW HAND SET

5. PRE-DRAW

6.DRAW

7. ANCHOR 8. AIMING

9. SHOT SET UP

10. RELEASE

11. FOLLOW THROUGH AND REFLECT

WAITING LINE

TARGET LINE

PULLING ARROWS

TAP ARROWS ON FLOOR TO EVEN THEM UP

CARRYING THE ARROWS

How to Start a Program Contact your state archery coordinator Find potential funding sources Get your instructor certification

Possible Funding Ideas Your School Grants Conservation Groups Civic Organizations and Businesses Events

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