Instruction and practice of skills and strategy in beginning
racquetball and acquisition of fitness knowledge.
Athena Title
BEG RACQUETBALL
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall, spring and summer
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Course Objectives
Students will demonstrate a basic knowledge of the rules and
fundamental skills of racquetball.
Students will gain a basic appreciation for racquetball as a
way to exercise and improve overall health in life.
Students will develop a basic understanding of the importance of
physical activity as it relates to a healthy lifestyle.
If students have not met the University PEDB requirement,
students will also demonstrate their basic knowledge of health-
related fitness topics, such as aerobic fitness, muscle
strength and endurance, flexibility, nutrition, and behavior
modification.
Topical Outline
Basic history, rules, and scoring of racquetball
Basic equipment and safety considerations
Basic positioning and footwork
Basic serving
Basic forehand
Basic backhand
If students have not met the University PEDB requirement,
additional topics include:
Exercise vocabulary
Health benefits
The FITT principle
Behavior Change
Preparing for and recovering from exercise
Nutrition
