University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Curriculum Proposal Form #3
New Course
Effective Term:
2123 (Summer 2012)
Subject Area - Course Number: PEGNRL 114
Cross-listing:
(See Note #1 below)
Course Title: (Limited to 65 characters)
Beginning Racquetball
25-Character Abbreviation:
Racquetball
Sponsor(s):
Portman
Department(s):
HPERC
College(s):
Education
Consultation took place:
NA
Yes (list departments and attach consultation sheet)
Departments:
Programs Affected:
Is paperwork complete for those programs? (Use "Form 2" for Catalog & Academic Report updates)
NA
Yes
Prerequisites:
will be at future meeting
None
Grade Basis:
Conventional Letter
S/NC or Pass/Fail
Course will be offered:
Part of Load
On Campus
Above Load
Off Campus - Location
College:
Education
Instructor:
staff
Dept/Area(s): HPERC
Note: If the course is dual-listed, instructor must be a member of Grad Faculty.
Check if the Course is to Meet Any of the Following:
Technological Literacy Requirement
Diversity
Writing Requirement
General Education Option: GP
Note: For the Gen Ed option, the proposal should address how this course relates to specific core courses, meets the goals of General Education
in providing breadth, and incorporates scholarship in the appropriate field relating to women and gender.
Credit/Contact Hours: (per semester)
Total lab hours:
Number of credits:
16
.5
Total lecture hours:
Total contact hours:
16
Can course be taken more than once for credit? (Repeatability)
No
Yes
If "Yes", answer the following questions:
No of times in major:
No of times in degree:
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No of credits in major:
No of credits in degree:
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Proposal Information: (Procedures for form #3)
Course justification:
This course addresses the General Education goal #9
“Understand the principles essential for
continual mental and physical well-being”. Racquet ball is one of the fastest growing sports in the United
States and can be played at all levels and across the age span. The importance of engaging persons in
physical activity (mental-wise and health-wise) is well documented. Providing students with the
knowledge base (rules, strategies, safety) and the skills for playing at a beginning level allows students
then to play the game on their own, to become more physically active, to stimulate their brains, and to
possibly stay engaged in this activity once they leave the university setting.
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This course has been offered several semesters as a workshop. Due to its popularity the workshop is
being converted into a regularly offered course.
Relationship to program assessment objectives: This course will expand the options for the general
population of students and increases the options within lifetime activities.
Budgetary impact: None
Course description: (50 word limit)
This activity course is designed to teach the fundamental skills of racquetball. Students will develop a
basic understanding of the skills, rules, history, and strategies needed to play racquetball
If dual listed, list graduate level requirements for the following:
1. Content (e.g., What are additional presentation/project requirements?) N/A
2. Intensity (e.g., How are the processes and standards of evaluation different for graduates and
undergraduates? ) N/A
3. Self-Directed (e.g., How are research expectations differ for graduates and undergraduates?)
N/A
Course objectives and tentative course syllabus:
Beginning Racquetball
PE General 114
209 Williams Center
Racquetball Courts
Instructor:
Office:
Phone:
Email:
Office Hours:
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Matt Zwaschka
202 A Williams Center (In the wrestling room)
262-472-1682
zwaschkm@uww.edu
MW 10-12:00
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Our conceptual framework, The Teacher is a Reflective
Facilitator, is the underlying structure in our teacher
preparation program at UW-Whitewater that gives
conceptual meanings through an articulated rationale to
our operation. It also provides direction for our licensure
programs, courses, teaching, candidate performance,
faculty scholarship and service, and unit accountability.
In short, our teacher education program is committed to
reflection upon practice; to facilitation of creative
learning experiences for pupils; to constructivism in that
all learners must take an active role in their own learning;
to information and technology literacy; to diversity; and
to inquiry (research/scholarship) and assessment.
Therefore, all syllabi pertaining to courses required for
licensure reflect commitment to these underlying
principles.
Course Description
An activity course designed to teach beginning level skills in stroke, offense, defense and game strategy.
Objectives
1.
2.
3.
4.
Know and follow the rules, strategies and etiquette of racquetball.
Demonstrate knowledge of rules and strategies on a written exam.
Learn the basic fundamental mechanics of the different shots and strokes used in racquetball.
(forehand, backhand, lob serve, power serve, kill shots, and ceiling shots)
Apply the knowledge, skills and strategies as demonstrated in game play and tournaments.
Attendance and Participation
1. This is an activity class, attendance is necessary for learning and evaluation.
2. You are expected to dress in appropriate attire for class activity. Shorts or sweatpants and a T-shirt or
sweatshirt. Tennis shoes must be worn, no boots, sandals or flip flops.
3. Locker rooms are available for your use before and after class. Locks will not be provided.
4. You may miss one (1) class period without penalty, however you will be responsible for any work due
or assigned that day. Each miss after the first will result in a 20 point deduction.
Evaluation
85%
Attendance and participation
5%
Article Review
10%
Written Test
Grading Scale
A= 90-100%
B= 80-89%
C= 70-79%
D= 60-69%
F= 0-59%
College of Education and Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Coaching
The College of Education and Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Coaching is
dedicated to a safe, supportive and non-discriminatory learning environment. These concepts are reflected in the
Wisconsin State Teaching Standards, Wisconsin Academic Standards, National Association for Sport and Physical
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Education Standards for Beginning Teachers in Physical Education, American Association for Health Education and
the National Association for Sport and Physical Education Standards for Coaching. These standards are used to
guide the preparation of Physical Education Teacher Educators, Health Educators and Athletic Coaches in the
License Programs in Physical Education, Health Education and Coaching Education.
Academic Misconduct
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is dedicated to a safe, supportive and non-discriminatory learning
environment. It is the responsibility of all undergraduate and graduate students to familiarize themselves with
University policies regarding Special Accommodations, Academic Misconduct, Religious beliefs Accommodation,
Discrimination and Absence for University Sponsored Events. For details please refer to the Undergraduate and
Graduate Timetables, the “Rights and Responsibilities” section of the Undergraduate Bulletin; the Academic
Requirements and Policies and the Facilities and Services sections of the Graduate Bulletin; and the “Students
Academic Disciplinary Procedures (UWS Chapter 14); and the “Student Nonacademic Disciplinary Procedures”
(USW Chapter 17).
Bibliography
Fisher, D. (2010). Racquetball: Steps to Success (Steps to Success Sports Series). Human Kinetics
Turner, E. (2009) Winning Racquetball: Skills, Drills, and Strategies Human Kinetics
Schenck, D. (2007). Racquetball 101. Human Kinetics
Kittleson, S. (2006). Racquetball: Steps to Success (Steps to Success Activity) Human Kinetics
Walker, D. (1999). Skills, Drills & Strategies for Racquetball Hathaway
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