Course Syllabus
PE 1110 Racquetball I
- Division: Social and Behavioral Science
- Department: Physical Education
- Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 1; Lecture: 0; Lab: 2
- Repeatable: Yes.
- Prerequisites: None
- Corequisites: None
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
- Semester Approved: Fall 2022
- Five-Year Review Semester: Fall 2027
- End Semester: Summer 2028
- Optimum Class Size: 9
- Maximum Class Size: 9
Course Description
This physical education activity class is designed to help students understand the rules and strategies of racquetball, to help them improve their skills, and play safely and effectively. This class is repeatable up to 2 times for credit.
Justification
Physical activity is an important component of lifetime health and wellness. Physical activity can lead to positive physiological and psychological outcomes. Obesity, cardiovascular disease, Type-II diabetes, osteopeporosis and cancer risk may be reduced with physical activity. Physical activity has been identified as an effective antidepressant and treatment for depression. This class will provide access to physical activity for students enrolled.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to demonstrate the skills, fundamentals and rules of racquetball.
- Students will be able to demonstrate the qualities associated with playing racquetball as an individual including work ethic and attitude.
- Students will be able to explain and discuss the techniques and training skills of racquetball.
Course Content
This course will cover all the fundamentals of racquetball, skills and knowledge of the sport's rules.