CCOG for PE 140K Fall 2024


Course Number:
PE 140K
Course Title:
Pickleball
Credit Hours:
1
Lecture Hours:
0
Lecture/Lab Hours:
0
Lab Hours:
30

Course Description

Introduces basic knowledge and skills to play Pickleball such as forehand, backhand, ground strokes, volleys and serves, as well as the rules and strategies for singles and doubles play. Audit available.

Addendum to Course Description

Recommended to provide your own paddle

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon completion of this course students should be able to:

  • Define the rules and boundaries for the game of pickleball. 
  • Demonstrate knowledge of cues for all skills covered. 
  • Demonstrate correct technique to play including forehand, backhand, volley, ground strokes and serves. 
  • Play a competitive game of pickleball while keeping score.

Course Activities and Design

• Participate in formal and informal tests.
• Practice drills for all skills of Pickleball.
• Participate verbally in question and answer sessions.
• Perform self-evaluations.
• Perform in game situations.
• Perform in skill assessments.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

  1. Physical skill assessment
  2. Written examination
  3. Basic rule use
  4. Game/play participation

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

  1. Warm-ups, cool-downs
  2. Beginning physical skills of Pickleball
  3. Beginning play strategies
  4. Fundamental rules, terminology, and sportsmanship
  5. Safety concepts


COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:

  1. Practice warm-ups, cool-downs
  2. Perform beginning physical skills needed to play Pickleball
  3. Apply basic rule use in play
  4. Participate in singles and doubles play
  5. Demonstrate basic game strategies