Academic Catalogs

PE G150: Badminton

Course Outline of Record
Item Value
Top Code 083500 - Physical Education
Units 1 Total Units 
Hours 36 Total Hours (Lab Hours 36)
Total Outside of Class Hours 0
Course Credit Status Credit: Degree Applicable (D)
Material Fee No
Basic Skills Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable No
Grading Policy Standard Letter (S), 
  • Pass/No Pass (B)
Local General Education (GE)
  • GWC Lifelong Understanding (GE)
California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth)
  • CSU E2 Activity Course (E2)

Course Description

This course is designed for men and women who are interested in instruction and practice in the fundamental skills to successful performance in badminton. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC: Credit Limitation: Any or all of these ATHL, DANC, PE Activity courses combined: maximum credit, 4 units.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

  1. Course Outcomes
  2. Apply the necessary techniques needed to develop proficiency in the fundamental skills of badminton.
  3. Assemble individual skills and apply them in conjunction with those of their teammates in a constantly changing competitive situation.
  4. Demonstrate an ability to apply an understanding of the rules of badminton in a game environment.
  5. Interpret advanced offensive and defensive strategies and evaluate which strategies apply to individual situations where an opponent is counter-attacking with advanced strategies.
  6. Synthesize the necessary skills for a group of individuals to train together to achieve a common goal.

Course Objectives

  • 1. Demonstrate correct kinesiological principles relevant to efficient movement on badminton court.
  • 2. Practice correct kinesiological principles as they relate to specific skills taught.
  • 3. Analyze another students movements that are based on the kinesiological principles relating to specific skills taught.
  • 4. Develop a self analysis of his/her own skills based on principles taught during class.
  • 5. Demonstrate knowledge of strategy and rules relevant to a positive human movement experience for this physical education course.
  • 6. Appraise the physical, mental, and psychological benefits of participation.

Lab Content

A.  Kinesiological principles1. Point of contact, as it relates to angle of shot2. Affect of gravity3. Speed of shuttle as it relates to length of lever4. Mechanical principles as they relate to execution of specific skills5. Use of flexion, extension, hyperextension and rotation to enhance power and accuracy B. Kinesiological principles will be related in the following skills:1. Forehand grip2. Clear3. Drive4. Net drop5. Doubles serve6. Singles serve7. Smash8. Block9. Backhand grip C. Strategies appropriate to badminton1. Singles2. Doubles3. Doubles system of play   a. side-by-side   b.  Up-and-back   c.rotation/combination D. Knowledges   1. Rules and scoring   2. Singles and doubles strategy and tactics   3. Etiquette, player and spectator   4. Mechanical and kinesiological principles of skill execution as they relate to each students performance   5. Terminology   6. Safety precautions E. Psychological benefits of human movement in a social environment1. Improved verbal and written communication2. Improved self confidence because of positive reinforcement from classmates and professor for well executed course specific skills F. Physiological benefits that are inherent in participation in badminton are improved cardiovascular fitness, strength, agility, and flexibility.

Method(s) of Instruction

  • Lab (04)

Reading Assignments

1. The following are assignments where the learner will:   A. Analyze another students movements that are based on the kinesiological principles relating to specific skills taught.   B. Develop a self analysis of his/her own skills based on principles taught during class.   C. Be involved in a work group environment in preparation for the final exam.2.The following are skill demonstration requirements:   A. Skills tests at mid-term and final.   B. Self analysis of his/her own skills based on principles taught during class.

Writing Assignments

1. Analyze another students movements that are based on the kinesiological principles relating to specific skills taught.2. Develop a self analysis of his/her own skills based on principles taught during class.3. Apply kinesiological and mechanical principles during "on court play".4. Apply kinesiological and mechanical principles of movement when answering questions on the final exam.

Out-of-class Assignments

The following are required homework assignments where the learner will:A. Write an analysis of another students skill based on kinesiological principles of movement.B. Develop a self analysis of his/her own skills based on principles taught during class.C. Be involved in a work group environment in preparation for the final exam.

Demonstration of Critical Thinking

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Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration

1. Analyze another students movements that are based on the kinesiological principles relating to specific skills taught.2. Develop a self analysis of his/her own skills based on principles taught during class.3. Apply kinesiological and mechanical principles during "on court play".4. Apply kinesiological and mechanical principles of movement when answering questions on the final exam.

Eligible Disciplines

Physical education: Masters degree in physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise, or adaptive physical education, OR bachelors degree in any of the above AND masters degree in any life science, dance, physiology, health education, recreation administration, or physical therapy OR the equivalent. Masters degree required.

Other Resources

1. Court shoes, appropriate attire for efficienct movement