Course Syllabus

Course: PE 1125

Division: Social and Behavioral Science
Department: Exercise Science
Title: Pickleball

Semester Approved: Spring 2024
Five-Year Review Semester: Fall 2028
End Semester: Fall 2029

Catalog Description: Pickleball is an activity class that will focus on skill development and understanding of strategies and rules of the game. The game, one of the fastest growing activities in the U.S., is played with a paddle, wiffleball, and a three-foot high net on a badminton-sized court. Skills are similar to tennis. This course is repeatable up to two times for credit.

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 1; Lecture: 0; Lab: 2
Repeatable: Yes.


Justification: Physical activity is an important component of lifetime health and wellness. Physical activity can lead to positive physiological and psychological outcomes. Obesity, cardiovascular disease, Type-II diabetes, osteoporosis and cancer risk may be reduced with physical activity. Physical activity has been identified as an effective antidepressant and treatment for depression. This class will provide access to physical activity for students enrolled, preparing them for a lifetime of physical health. Students who take activity classes also have improved overall college success. Activity courses fulfill elective requirements for all majors as well as pre-requisite requirements for some teaching majors.


Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to demonstrate the skills, fundamentals, and rules of pickleball. Students will be assessed through class attendance and participation as well as teacher obsevation of skills, fundamentals, and rules.


Students will be able to demonstrate the leadership qualities associated with playing as a team. Students will be assessed through teacher evaluation of interactions with team members.

Students will be able to demonstrate the use of physical conditioning techniques and training skills. Students will be assessed through teacher observation of on-court performance.


Content:
Students enrolled will learn the rules and skills necessary to play pickleball. The Exercise Science Department and Snow College value the success of all students. This class will strive to help students succeed through class materials and course content including examples, assignments, discussions, etc.

Key Performance Indicators:
Students will be evaluated on the following:

Class Participation & Attendance 30 to 40%

Observations 30 to 40%

Instructor Evaluation of Teamwork 20 to 40%


Representative Text and/or Supplies:
Instructor materials provided if necessary.


Pedagogy Statement:
This course will include learning the basic rules of pickleball and practicing the skills necessary to succeed in the sport. Teaching methods will accommodate students of differing skill levels and abilities. This course will promote student success by structuring assessment and teaching methods with the specific philosophy of valuing each participant's effort to improve one's self.

Instructional Mediums:
Lab

Maximum Class Size: 14
Optimum Class Size: 12