Description:

This course provides a basic knowledge of several individual lifetime sports including badminton, bowling, golf, racquetball and tennis. Students will learn fundamental skills for each sport as well as history, benefits, equipment, rules, etiquette, safety, scoring and strategy. 3 hrs./wk. Fall. This course will meet the general education requirement for Health and/or Physical Education.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Explain the benefits of Badminton, Bowling, Golf, Racquetball, and Tennis
2. Trace the history of Badminton, Bowling, Golf, Racquetball, and Tennis
3. Select and use the proper equipment and terminology for Badminton, Bowling, Golf, Racquetball, and Tennis
4. Demonstrate fundamental skills in Badminton, Bowling, Golf, Racquetball, and Tennis
5. Use strategy when performing the fundamental skills in Badminton, Bowling, Golf, Racquetball, and Tennis
6. Apply rules and etiquette during performance of individual lifetime sports
7. Apply correct scoring during performance of individual lifetime sports
8. Perform safely when practicing and competing in individual lifetime sports

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Golf
   A. Explain the benefits of golf 
   B. Trace the history of golf
   C. Select and use the proper equipment and terminology for golf
   D. Demonstrate the three types of grips
   E. Demonstrate the stance
   F. Demonstrate the swing using irons and woods
   G. Demonstrate the follow through
   H. Demonstrate the short game (chip and pitch shots)
   I. Demonstrate putting
   J. Use strategy when playing a round of golf
   K. Apply rules and etiquette when playing a round of golf
   L. Apply correct scoring during performance of a round of golf
   M. Perform safely when practicing and competing in golf.

II. Tennis
   A. Explain the benefits of  tennis 
   B. Trace the history of tennis
   C. Select and use the proper equipment and terminology for tennis
   D. Demonstrate the three types of grips
   E. Demonstrate the ready position and footwork
   F. Demonstrate the forehand
   G. Demonstrate the backhand
   H. Demonstrate the serve
   I. Demonstrate  the volley, lob, and smash
   J. Use strategy when playing a match of tennis
   K. Apply rules and etiquette when playing a match of tennis
   L. Apply correct scoring during performance of a match of tennis
   M. Perform safely when practicing and competing in tennis

III. Racquetball
   A. Explain the benefits of  racquetball 
   B. Trace the history of racquetball
   C. Select and use the proper equipment and terminology for racquetball
   D. Demonstrate the grip
   E. Demonstrate the ready position and footwork
   F. Demonstrate the forehand
   G. Demonstrate the backhand
   H. Demonstrate the serve
   I. Demonstrate  the offensive shots (passing and kill)
   J. Demonstrate the defensive shots (ceiling, lob, “Z” shot and back
wall)
   K. Use strategy when playing a match of racquetball
   L. Apply rules and etiquette when playing a match of racquetball
   M. Apply correct scoring and calling of hinders during performance of a
match of racquetball
   N. Perform safely when practicing and competing in racquetball

IV. Badminton
   A. Explain the benefits of badminton
   B. Trace the history of badminton
   C. Select and use the proper equipment and terminology for badminton
   D. Demonstrate the grip
   E. Demonstrate the ready position and footwork
   F. Demonstrate the forehand overhead shots including: clear; drop;
drive; and smash
   G. Demonstrate the backhand overhead shots including: clear; drop;
drive; and smash
   H. Demonstrate the serve for singles and doubles (long and short)
   I. Demonstrate  the underhand shots
   J. Demonstrate the round the head shot
   K. Use strategy when playing a badminton match
   L. Apply rules and etiquette when playing badminton match
   M. Apply correct scoring and calling of hinders during performance of
badminton match
   N. Perform safely when practicing and competing in badminton

V. Bowling
   A. Explain the benefits of bowling
   B. Trace the history of bowling
   C. Select and use the proper equipment and terminology for bowling
   D. Demonstrate the types of grips
   E. Demonstrate the ready position and starting position
   F. Demonstrate the approach, release and follow through
   G. Describe the four types of delivery style; straight, hook, curve,
and backup 
   H. Differentiate between aiming techniques   
   I. Use strategy when bowling a line
   J. Apply rules and etiquette when bowling 
   K. Apply correct scoring during bowling
   L. Perform safely when practicing and competing in bowling

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Tests and Final Exam            50-70% of grade
Projects                        20-50% of grade
Quizzes/Lab Assignment/Homework 15-25% of grade
Total                             100%

Caveats:

1. Students will be required to travel to several off campus sites to participate in bowling, racquetball and golf.
2. Strenuous and/ or potentially dangerous exercise therefore physical exam may be requested to participate.

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.