PHED 138 - Badminton

1 Credits: (3 lab)

Course Description
This course designed for the student who is seeking a physical activity with the major objective being lifetime recreation and improving the level of individual fitness.  The emphasis is placed on fundamental skills, game strategy, and the carryover value of recreation throughout life.

Text
No text required

Handouts during class

Objectives
The student will be able to:

A. Demonstrate the correct racket grips for the forehand and backhand.

B. Apply knowledge of the badminton rules, strategies, and position of play for single and doubles in a competition.

C. Compete in matches with students of similar ability.

D. Demonstrate a sport specific warm-up, drills, and stretching exercises.

Content
A. Badminton skills

B. Game rules

C. Offensive and defensive strategies

D. Warm-up, drills, and stretching exercises

Student Evaluation
A. Demonstration to instructor

B. A written exam

C. Playing competitively against appropriate opponents

D. Leading class in warm-ups

Bibliography
Brahms, Bernd-Volku. Badminton Handbook. 2nd ed. Indianapolis: Meyer & Meyer Sport, 2014. Print.

Donnelly, Sean. Badminton: The Beginner’s Guide. Amazon Digital Services. 2013. Kindle.

—. How to Improve your Strength for Badminton. Amazon Digital Services, 2014. Kindle.

Edwards, John. Badminton: Technique, Tactics, Training. Marlborough: Crowood, 2014. Print.

Grice, Tony. Badminton: Steps to Success. Champaign: Human Kinetics, 2007. Print.

Rass, Maruf. Learn Badminton: Complete Guide to How to Play Badminton, Enjoy and Play Competitive. Amazon Digital Services, 2014. Kindle.

Wadood, Tariq. Badminton Essentials. Oslo: Total Health, 2014. Print.