Academic Catalogs

PE G150: Badminton

Course Outline of Record
Item Value
Eff Term Fall 2026
Curriculum Committee Approval Date 05/06/2025
Top Code 083500 - Physical Education
Units 1 Total Units (;  Lab/Other Units 1)
Hours 36 Total Hours (Lab Hours 36)
Total Outside of Class Hours 0
Total Student Learning Hours 36
Course Credit Status Credit: Degree Applicable (D)
Material Fee No
Basic Skills Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable No
Open Entry/Open Exit No
Grading Policy Standard Letter (S), 
  • Pass/No Pass (B)
Local General Education (GE)
  • Area 7E Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development (GE)
California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth)
  • CSU E2 Activity Course (E2)

Course Description

This course is designed for badminton players seeking instruction and practice in the fundamental skills to successful performance in badminton. Students will refine their technical skills, tactical awareness, and strategic decision-making. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC: Credit Limitations: Any or all of these PE Activity courses combined: maximum credit, 4 units.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

  1. Apply the necessary techniques needed to develop proficiency in the fundamental skills of badminton.
  2. Demonstrate an ability to apply an understanding of the rules of badminton in a game environment.
  3. Interpret offensive and defensive strategies.

Course Objectives

  • Demonstrate techniques to improve movement and mobility on badminton court.
  • Develop a self analysis of individual skills based on playing techniques taught in class.
  • Practice the physical and mental skills taught and apply them to the game of badminton.

Lab Content

1. Badminton Basics A. Point of contact, as it relates to angle of shot B. Affect of gravity C. Speed of shuttle as it relates to length of lever D. Mechanical principles as they relate to execution of specific skills E. Use of flexion, extension, hyperextension and rotation to enhance power and accuracy 2. Kinesiological principles will be related in the following skills: A. Forehand grip B. Clear C. Drive D. Net drop E. Doubles serve F. Singles serve G. Smash H. Block I. Backhand grip 3. Strategies appropriate to badminton A. Singles B. Doubles C. Doubles system of play 1. Side-by-side 2. Up-and-back 3. Rotation/combination 4. Knowledge A. Rules and scoring B. Singles and doubles strategy and tactics C. Etiquette, player and spectator Mechanical and kinesiological principles of skill execution as they relate to each student's performance D. E. Terminology F. Safety precautions 5. Physiological benefits with participation in badminton and improved cardiovascular fitness, strength, agility, and flexibility.

Method(s) of Instruction

  • Lab (04)

Instructional Techniques

-

Study Non-Contact Hours Recommended

0

Methods of Student Evaluation

  • Midterm Exam
  • Final Exam
  • Written Assignments
  • Essay Examinations
  • Objective Examinations
  • Report
  • Projects (Individual/Group)
  • Problem Solving Exercises
  • Skills Demonstration

Demonstration of Critical Thinking

Demonstration of foundational skills needed to safely execute skills necessary to participate in the class. Students will also need to understand the function of the muscles in the body for safety and best practices in physical activity.

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Eligible Discipline(s)

  • Coaching: Any bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience.
  • Health: Master’s degree in health science, health education, biology, nursing, physical education, kinesiology, exercise science, dietetics, or nutrition OR bachelor’s degree in any of the above AND master’s degree in public health, or any biological science OR the equivalent. Master's degree required.
  • Kinesiology: Master's degree in kinesiology, physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise, or adaptive physical education OR Bachelor's degree in any of the above AND Master's degree in any life science, dance physiology, health education, recreation administration or physical therapy OR the equivalent.
  • Physical education: Master’s degree in physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise, or adaptive physical education, OR bachelor’s degree in any of the above AND master’s degree in any life science, dance, physiology, health education, recreation administration, or physical therapy OR the equivalent. Master's degree required.