Indoor Team Sports

Catalog description

This course is divided into two to three units that are designed to provide students with an introduction to a variety of lifetime indoor team sports. The course may include, but is not limited to, basketball, volleyball, team handball, indoor soccer, or floor hockey. Specific location considerations such as facilities or faculty expertise may allow for other indoor team sports to be made available. This format will give students an opportunity to gain a breadth of information and experience that will serve as a gateway to learning opportunities as a knowledgeable spectator or participant over the lifespan; students may also develop an interest to pursue participation in more advanced intramural and recreational sports activities or opportunities. This course provides information not only on participation in the included sports, but also on how to incorporate those sports into one's fitness plan throughout life and the potential fitness benefits of regular participation in the sport. Foundational principles of creating an effective fitness and wellness plan including appreciation for factors impacting performance, safety, and injury prevention are addressed. Participating in team sports will help students understand that regular activity has social, emotional, and physical benefits with potential for total well-being and a better quality of life. While the primary focus of the class is the skills, strategies and rules of a variety of indoor team sports, the underlying sub-focus of the course is the development of the social skills required to be a good team member. The commitment to a team sport requires students to encounter a collaborative atmosphere where they seek to solve complex movement problems and learn to cooperate to achieve various team goals. The improvement of individual skills is important however the successful integration of these individual skills into the team is a valuable life lesson. As the student leaves the university the lessons learned in this class will prepare him/her for "team membership" in their various areas of professional practice.