Instruction and practice of skills and strategy in badminton
and acquisition of fitness knowledge.
Athena Title
Beginning Badminton
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will demonstrate a basic knowledge of the rules, fundamental skills and strategy of badminton.
Students will gain an appreciation for badminton as a way to exercise and improve overall health in life.
Students will understand the importance of physical activity as it relates to a healthy lifestyle.
Students will be able to demonstrate their basic knowledge of health-related fitness topics, such as benefits of physical activity and exercise, FITT principle, goal-setting, mental health and exercise, wellness and nutrition.
Students will demonstrate cooperation and fair play while participating on a team in game situations.
Topical Outline
History, rules, and scoring of badminton
Equipment and safety considerations
Grip
Serving
Clear shot
Smash shot
Drive shot
Drop shot
Strategy
Game Play
Health and fitness-related topics: Benefits of physical activity and exercise
Health and fitness-related topics: Healthy lifestyle
Health and fitness-related topics: Goal Setting (SMART Approach)
Health and fitness-related topics: Nutrition
Health and fitness-related topics: Mental health and wellness
Health and fitness-related topics: Dimensions of wellness
