DEPARTMENTAL COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Department: Kinesiology/Dance

Revision Date: November 2005

San Antonio College  *  1300 San Pedro  *  San Antonio, TX  *  78212-4299

Course Number and Title: KINE 1119, Beginning Racquetball

Credit Hours: 1

Office: 131B

Instructor: Varies

Phone: (210)733-2761   Fax: (210)733-2765

Email: lbleamas@accd.edu

Web Address (URL): http://www.accd.edu/sac/kine

 

 

I.

Catalog Description: This course provides instruction in the rules and strategies for singles and doubles. 

 

II.

Pre-requisites, co-requisites and other requirements: None

 

III.

Text: Varies

 

IV.

Instruction will consist of: Reading assignments in assigned text, lectures relating to the execution of the three fundamental strokes in racquetball (forehand, backhand, overhead), and the three basic serves (Drive, Z-serve, Lob).  Safety issues during play are stressed as well as court position and basic strategy.

 

V.

Course Content:

Introduction to forehand and backhand grips

Introduction to proper footwork for forehand and backhand

Drills for forehand and backhand execution with individual guidance by instructor

Introduction to overhead shots and proper footwork for the overheads

Drill for overhead shots with individual guidance by instructor

Introduction to the drive, Z-serve, and lob serves and proper footwork for the serves

Lecture for the basic rules of the game and proper court positioning and safety

Intra-class play with the instructor present in the court to clarify rules, court position,

safety, shot selection, and execution of shots

 

VI.

Learning Outcomes and Performances Objectives with their methods of measurements as used to determine the students’ mastery of those outcomes.

 

Learning Outcome 1: The students will be able to follow the rules.

 

Performance Objective/Method(s) of measurement for each objective.

1.      The student will demonstrate the ability to follow rules during game play.  Evaluation will be a written exam.

 

Leaning Outcome 2: The students will demonstrate basic racquetball skills and strategy.

 

Performance Objective/Method(s) of measurement for each objective.

1.      The student will be able to demonstrate basic racquetball skills and strategy.  Evaluation will be a written exam.

 

Learning Outcome 3: The students will demonstrate the basic racquetball skills.

 

Performance Objective/Method(s) of measurement for each objective.

1.      The students will demonstrate the basic racquetball skills of forehand, backhand, ceiling shot and serves.  Evaluation will be a skills exam.

 

Learning Outcome 4: The students will demonstrate the ability to perform the basic racquetball skills while participating during match play. 

 

Performance Objective/Method(s) of measurement for each objective.

  1. The students will be able to demonstrate the ability to perform the basic racquetball skills while participating during game play.  Evaluation will be 100% observation.

 

VII.

Course requirements and grade computation.

 

 

A.

College Requirements:

 

A written, comprehensive final examination, not to exceed three hours in length, shall be given at the end of each semester for each course at the regular scheduled time.  Any exceptions to these requirements must be approved by the appropriate dean.  Other examinations are given at the discretion of the instructor.

 

A student who must be absent from the final examination should petition that instructor for permission to postpone the examination.  A student absent without permission from a final examination is graded “F.” Postponed examinations result in a grade of “I.” The final exam must be taken within 120 calendar days from the end of the semester or the grade automatically becomes an “F.” (San Antonio College Bulletin, Faculty Handbook – January 1995)

 

 

B.

Department Requirements: Complete a Health Questionnaire and furnish your own lock.

 

 

C.

Instructor Requirements: Varies

 

VIII.

College Policies:

 

 

A.

San Antonio College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability with respect to access, employment programs or services.

 

 

B.

Students are urged not to bring children to either a class or lab.  Minors under the age of twelve (12) must not be left unattended on campus.  College Academic Council – April, 1998

 

 

C.

ADA Statement: “As per section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if accommodations is needed contact the Office of DisABILITY Support Services, CAC 124C, Phone: (210) 733-2347.

 

 

D.

A Rapid Response Team exists for the purpose of responding to emergencies.  If you have a disability that will require assistance in the event of a building evacuation, notify Disability Support Services, Chance Academic Center 124C, Phone: (210) 733-2347.

 

 

E.

Academic Dishonesty: Students may be subject to disciplinary proceedings resulting in an academic penalty or disciplinary penalty for academic dishonesty.  Academic Dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism and collusion. For additional information refer to the “Student Code of Conduct” in the San Antonio College Bulletin.

 

 

F.

Students are required to silence all electronic devices (e.g., pagers, cellular phones, etc.) when in classrooms, laboratories and library.  College Academic Council, 01/2000.

 

 

G.

San Antonio College Attendance Policy: Regular and punctual attendance is required.  A student absent for any reason is responsible for all work missed.  Absences are recorded from the first day of class.  A student absent the equivalent of two weeks of instruction, may be dropped by the instructor with a grade of “W.” Both tardiness and early departure from class are forms of absenteeism.  The instructor establishes the policy with regards for each.

 

 

H.

San Antonio College is a smoke free campus.

 

 

I.

ACCD DPS Emergency Phone Numbers:

 

ACCD DPS Emergency Phone (210) 222-0911

 

ACCD DPS General Phone      (210) 208-8099

 

ACCD DPS Emergency Phone (210) 208-8189 (For information on college closures)

 

 

J.

Students must also abide by the policies, procedures, and rules set forth in the “Student Code of Conduct” and all other policies set forth in the San Antonio College Bulletin.

http://www.accd.edu/sac/sacmain/schedule/SAC_Bulletin_05-06.pdf