Santa Ana College Kinesiology & DSPS Divisions
Adapted Badminton: KNAD 205 (80606) 1 unit
Course Syllabus: Tentative Plan for Spring 2014
Location & Time: rm. G-107; M-W 11:00–12:25am
Course Instructor: Brian Sos, Ph.D. & Instructor Contacts: sos_brian@sac.edu, 714-564-6909
Office Hrs: M-W 9:00am-11:00am, T-Th. 9:30-10:00am Location: W-105
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed for students with disabilities or chronic conditions as an
introduction to the fundamentals of badminton play, team-work, rules, and court strategy. It may include
exercises that focus on speed, agility, joint mobility, and activities for daily living. Emphasis is placed on
teaching students to adapt badminton skills and strategies according to individual abilities. May be repeated
under Title 5 Section 56029 regulations. Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Recognize and perform demonstrated or named fitness exercises then make performance adjustments based
upon the instructor’s exercise cues.
2. Student will demonstrate the rules and strategies of badminton play.
3. Students will be able to determine shot selection and placement by reading opponents non-verbal cues.
Specific areas of declarative knowledge include:
 Rules of the game
 Appropriate badminton etiquette and sportsmanship.
 Difference between singles and doubles play.
 Recreational opportunities for badminton play.
Specific areas of procedural knowledge include:
 Grip, footwork, swing, trajectory and return anticipation for various shots
Course Objectives:
1. Students will be able to use underhand clear, overhead clear, straight drive, drop, smash, and serve in a
game situation as assessed by the instructor’s evaluation of their class performance.
2. Students will apply general and sport specific warm-up and stretching exercises prior to badminton play
as assessed by the instructor’s evaluation of their class performance.
3. Student will demonstrate an understanding of how to adapt badminton skills to his/her physical abilities
as subjectively assessed by the instructor’s subjective & objective assessment of student motor skills
4. Student will recall their understanding badminton rules & strategies, proper etiquette, and information
about opportunities to play badminton in the local community as measured by an objective final exam.
REQUIRED TEXT: None
Course Evaluation (required expectations): Total Possible Points is 100 pts.
1. Demonstrated Participation is worth 30 pts
a. Each un-excused absence after the 3rd absence will cost 2.5 pts
b. You may be dropped after missing 10% of the total classes, but make-ups are possible with
prior instructor approval so always communicate with me!
c. Being present does not equate to participation. You must engage in learning the course
material.
2. Individual Exercise Program development is worth 20 pts. Must be completed within the first 3 weeks.
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Pre-Test Assessment Day is worth 5 pts. Must be completed by the end of week 4.
Post-Test Assessment Day is worth 5 pts. Must be completed by the end of week 14.
Instructor’s Subjective Assessment of Skills is worth 20 pts. Completed by the instructor.
Reflection Paper is worth 20 pts. Due before the last day of class.
Exam Scoring & Final Grades
i. You receive a “Pass” for earning between 70-100 points.
ii. You receive a “No-Pass” for earning less than 70 points.
Course Evaluation (required expectations): Total Possible Points is 100 pts.
8. Demonstrated Participation is worth 30 pts
a. Please see “Participation” rubric for areas concerning demonstrated participation.
b. Each absence after the 3rd absence will cost 2.5 pts as an absence is a non-participation day.
c. You may be dropped after missing 10% of the total classes, but make-ups are possible with
prior instructor approval so always communicate with me!
d. Being present does not equate to participation. You must engage in learning the course
material. Participation means continuous skill improvement practice for > 75% of the class
period and contribute to classroom discussions.
9. Individual Exercise Program development is worth 20 pts. Must be completed within the first 3 weeks
(see “IEP” rubric).
10. Pre-Test Assessment Day is worth 5 pts. Must be completed by the end of week 4.
11. Post-Test Assessment Day is worth 5 pts. Must be completed by the end of week 14.
12. Instructor’s Subjective Assessment of Skills is worth 20 pts. (see “Skills” rubric).
13. Final Exam is worth 20 pts.
14. Exam Scoring & Final Grades
i. You receive a “Pass” for earning between 70-100 points.
ii. You receive a “No-Pass” for earning less than 70 points.
ATTENDANCE/PARTICIATION/QUIZES: Attendance is mandated by the state. A student may be
administratively dropped from class upon accumulating more than 3 absences; so don’t miss. An absence is
considered excused if it meets one of the College’s sanctioned reasons (personal illness, death of an immediate
family member, or a College sponsored event. If a conflict arises, simply contact me by phone (714-564-6909)
or email (sos_brian@sac.edu) prior to the start of class and you will find that I am understanding and willing to
work with you. In the event of an absence, it is your responsibility to obtain notes from classmates and complete
missed assignments. Noteworthy:
1. It is the student’s responsibility to drop all classes in which he/she is no longer participating
2. It is the student’s responsibility to drop all classes in which he/she is no longer attending
a. Add drop deadline is Feb 23, 2014.
3. It is the instructor’s discretion to withdraw a student after the add/drop deadline, as stated in the course
schedule, will receive an evaluative letter grade in this class
a. Last day to drop with a “W” is May 11, 2014.
COURSE PROCEDURE:
1. Attend activity prepared to exercise.
a. Workout clothes include t-shirts, shorts or sweats, tennis shoes, etc. No jeans or jackets with
buttons and hardware that may damage the floor and restrict movement.
2. Warm-up & Stretching with the Instructor
3. Individual skills & drills
4. Game play towards the end of class.
a. After sufficient amounts of practice, most of the class session will be dedicated to application of
skills in game situations.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: Your success in this course is important to me. Santa Ana College and I are
committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability
that may have some impact on your ability to do well in this course, I encourage you to speak with me as soon
as possible. Also, please contact Disabled Student Programs & Services so that we can all collaborate on your
classroom accommodations in a timely manner. DSP&S is located in U-103 and their phone number is 714-5646264. The DSP&S office requires documentation of your disability in order to receive reasonable
accommodations. If you do not have documentation they will work with you to acquire it. I look forward to
supporting you to meet your learning goals.
ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY: Students at Santa Ana College are expected to be honest and forthright in
their academic endeavors. To falsify the results of one’s research, to steal the words or ideas of another, or to
cheat on an examination, corrupts the essential process by which knowledge is advanced. Academic dishonesty
is seen as an intentional act of fraud, in which a student seeks to claim credit for the work or efforts of another
without authorization, or uses unauthorized materials or fabricated information in any academic exercise. As
institutions, we also consider academic dishonesty to include forgery of academic documents, intentionally
impeding or damaging the academic work of others, assisting other students in acts of dishonesty or coercing
students into acts of dishonesty.