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Badminton (PHED 1103)
Total Credits:
1
Lab Credits:
1
Description:
This course introduces badminton skills. You will develop and improve your skills through participation, demonstration and discussion. The emphasis is placed on participation. Equipment is provided. Must be taken Pass/Fail.
Topical Outline:
1. Course orientation - equipment use and care
2. Fundamental skills
3. Rules and scoring
4. Singles and doubles strategy and play
5. Tournaments - singles and doubles
Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate in play and skills tests
2. Demonstrate in play and on written tests an understanding of the strategy and etiquette of badminton
3. Demonstrate in play and on written tests the correct use of equipment, terminology and rules of badminton
4. Develop and maintain a level of fitness to play badminton without undue fatigue
5. Develop an appreciation of badminton as both recreational and social activity
6. Develop an understanding of badminton as a lifetime activity for exercise and fitness