Chabot College
June, 1989
Course Outline for Physical Education 1
TOURNAMENT RACQUETBALL
Catalog Description:
PHED 1TRB – Tournament Racquetball
0.5 unit
Prerequisite: PHED 1RB (Racquetball) at Chabot College or previous instruction that will enable the
student to pass skills and rules tests to be administered by instructor on the first day of instruction.
Students must demonstrate efficient skills in order to progress to tournament level play. The class will
meet 2 hours per week.
Prerequisite Skills:
PHED 1RB (Racquetball) at Chabot College or previous instruction
Expected Outcomes for the Students:
This course is designed to provide the racquetball student with a general review of all skills taught in
PHED 1 Racquetball and to prepare the student for competition in racquetball tournaments. Through
participation in this course the student should be able to maintain an adequate level of physical fitness and
develop skills and attitude necessary to compete in tournament competition. Safety will continually be
stressed in this class.
Course Content:
1. Review Orientation
a. Equipment
b. Safety
c. Conduct and court etiquette
d. Warm up and conditioning procedures
e. Court position
f. Rules for play
2. Review Basic Skills and Complete Skills Tests in:
a. Forehand Swing
b. Backhand Swing
c. Serve
d. Volley
e. Ceiling Balls
f. Back Wall Play
g.
Kill Shots
h. Pass Shots
i. Serve Return
3. Introduce to Students
a. Offensive Strategy
b. Defensive Strategy
c. Singles Strategy
1) Know your own game
2) Develop your own game
3) Scout your opponents of players
4) Shot selection
5) How to win against different types
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4. Tournament Play – Procedures
a. Where to start
b. What level to play
c. Signing up for tournaments
d. Pre match duties
e. The match
f. After the match
g. After the tournament
h. Practice what you learn in tournaments
Methods of Presentation:
The materials for the course are presented through the use of the lecture-demonstration technique.
Instruction will be given in large groups, small groups, and on an individual basis. Student practice is
emphasized. Exhibitions and class discussions are used as a secondary means of reviewing course content.
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
Each student is evaluated on a tripartite basis. He/she will be required to demonstrate specific skills
relative to the course, to successfully complete a written examination of specific materials related to the
course, and to maintain an adequate attendance record for the duration of the course.
Textbook:
None
Special Student Material:
Appropriate physical education attire.
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