20807250Badminton
Course Information
Description
Introductory course in competitive badminton. Develops basic skills, strategy and knowledge of the rules of the game.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies
  1. Demonstrate shuttlecock control
    Assessment Strategies
    on skills tests as prescribed by instructor
    during game play
    Criteria
    you demonstrate the around-the-head shot
    you demonstrate the smash
    you demonstrate the block
    you demonstrate the long serve
    you demonstrate the short serve
    you demonstrate the drop shot
    you demonstrate the overhead clear
    you demonstrate the drive
    you demonstrate proper footwork
    you demonstrate the ready position

  2. Summarize badminton rules
    Assessment Strategies
    on a written test
    during game play
    Criteria
    you diagram and labels court boundaries
    you differentiate the correctness of serving rules
    you calculate badminton scores

  3. Demonstrate badminton game play strategies
    Assessment Strategies
    during game play
    on a written test
    Criteria
    you demonstrate one singles playing strategy
    you demonstrate a minimum of two doubles playing strategies

  4. Demonstrate badminton safety standards
    Assessment Strategies
    on a written test
    during class participation
    Criteria
    you wear appropriate apparel and shoes as prescribed by the instructor
    you avoid dehydration
    you maintain an appropriate distance from class members who are practicing or playing
    you clear playing court and surrounding area of debris or unneeded equipment

  5. Demonstrate badminton physical conditioning
    Assessment Strategies
    on skills test as prescribed by the instructor
    during game play
    Criteria
    you run line drills
    you compete in single and doubles games
    you maintain consistent contact with shuttlecock while hitting against wall

  6. Demonstrate badminton etiquette
    Assessment Strategies
    during practice and game play
    on a written test
    Criteria
    you wait until play is stopped before retrieving a ball from a different court or walking behind that court
    you keep yourself under control by avoiding disruptive behavior during class
    you announce score before each point when serving
    you respect opponent's line judgments
    you referee game according to badminton rules