Racquetball I

Catalog description

This course is a beginner's level course that seeks to give students the understanding, knowledge and skills to begin an exploration of the game of racquetball. While the primary focus of this course is acquiring an understanding of rules, fundamentals,and terminology, subsequent effort will emphasize the development of movement skills and a progression from drills and modified games to full game play. By the end of the course, each student will possess a basic knowledge of the game of racquetball that will allow them to be a knowledgeable spectator or participant in the game of racquetball. KINES 44 also examines racquetball as a lifetime sport. In addition to acquisition of knowledge and skill in tennis, students will examine the level of fitness necessary for successful participation in the game of racquetball, the potential fitness benefits of participating in racquetball on a regular basis, and the social benefits associated with the betterment of one's well-being and quality of life. Furthermore, students will explore proper training techniques, injury prevention, and fitness habits that may aid their enjoyment of racquetball as a lifetime pursuit of wellness. Perhaps the most unique feature of Racquetball I is the regular on court practice. Routinely, students will have a chance to apply the skills they have learned during the week on regulation racquetball courts. This practice time creates an ideal practice area for the student racquetball player to become acquainted with the situational application of racquetball skills.