PEH 126: Beginning Racquetball

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Class Program

Exercise Science

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

091814

Meets Degree Requirements For

General Elective

Description

Designed to introduce students to the basic skills, knowledge and techniques of racquetball. The foundations of stroke technique, rules interpretation, game and tournament strategy as well as court safety will be covered. Students will develop the skills necessary to incorporate racquetball into a lifelong health and wellness routine. May be repeated for credit.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Understand and apply the rules of racquetball.

Understand and demonstrate the proper technique of court strokes; forehand, backhand, serving, overhead and finesse strokes.

Understand and apply the strategies, theory & technique of the game.

Know and adhere to proper court etiquette.

Develop competency in a lifetime sport activity.

Core Topics

Court safety
Equipment required
Basic strokes and grips
Footwork fundamentals
Different serve techniques
Defensive shots
Kill shots and offensive shots
Pass shots
Tournament strategy
Hinders
Singles play
Cut throat play
Doubles play
Strategies for the above play