Seward County Community College/Area Technical School
Course Syllabus

1. TITLE OF COURSE: PE1601 - Racquetball I-II
2. COURSE DESCRIPTION: One credit hour. Two hours lab per week. This course will consist of instruction and practice in the fundamental skills, rules, and game strategy of racquetball. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
3. PROGRAM AND DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT: The SCCC/ATS physical education program will broaden the understanding of fitness for life by providing general education, appropriate technology, and professional development opportunities that promote a healthy lifestyle.
4. TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS: Norton, C. and Bryant, J., Beginning Racquetball, 5^th edition Englewood, CO, Morton Publishing, 1997.
5. SCCC/ATS OUTCOMES: Students who successfully complete this course will demonstrate the ability to do the following SCCC/ATS Institutional Outcomes.
   • Outcome #1- Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained to real life situations.
   • Outcome #5- Think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
   • Outcome #6- Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.
6. COURSE OUTCOMES:
   • Obtain the ability to perform the basic fundamental skill of racquetball which include the forehand, backhand, and serve.
   • Have an understanding of the selection, care, and use of racquetball equipment and facilities.
   • Gain an understanding of the history, rules, scoring, etiquette and terminology of racquetball.
   • Gain an understanding of game strategy in racquetball.
7. COURSE OUTLINE:
   • Introduction.
   • Rules.
   • Grip techniques.
   • Offensive strokes.
   • Defensive strokes.
   • Serves.
   • Special strokes.
   • Strategy.
   • Court Etiquette.
8. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:
   • Lecture.
   • Demonstration.
   • Video Cassette.
9. INSTRUCTIONAL AND RESOURCE MATERIALS:
   • Video
   • Handouts
   • Textbook
10. METHODS OF ASSESSMENT:
    • Outcome 1 will be assessed and measured by class participation and skill performance indicating comprehension of what is read.
    • Outcome 5 will be assessed and measured by the student score on course examination.
    • Outcome 6 will be assessed and measured by students performing skills in class.
11. ADA STATEMENT: If you believe that you are entitled to special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Dean of Student Services at 620-417-1016 or visit the office located in the Hobble Academic Building.
    
    Syllabus Reviewed: March 2014