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Racquet Sports (PHED 1113)
Total Credits:
1
Lab Credits:
1
Description:
This course is an introduction to tennis, pickleball, racquetball, badminton and table tennis, with emphasis on rules, etiquette, organization, and appreciation of the fundamental footwork, strokes and strategies for each game. Must be taken Pass/Fail.
Topical Outline:
1. Wellness concept and how active lifestyles contribute to over all well-being
2. Personal safety and care of equipment
3. Fundamentals of the skills used in each racquet sport
4. Scoring, etiquette and the history of each racquet sport
Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate the Wellness concept by participation in class
2. Demonstrate the fundamental skills in each sport
3. Demonstrate the knowledge of scoring and etiquette during match play
4. Demonstrate safe and effective preparation for activity