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PE-503: Badminton

Course Information

Course, prefix, number, & title: PE-503 Badminton

Hours (Class, recitation, Laboratory, studio): 2 hours

Credits: 1

Course Description in college catalog:

Designed for beginner badminton players. Fundamental techniques are studied and practiced. Topics include strokes, rules, singles and doubles strategy. Students will play in singles and doubles class tournaments.

Academic programs for which this course serves as a requirement or an elective:

A.A. Liberal Arts and Sciences (concentration: physical education)

General Education Outcomes: Below is a listing of General Education Outcome(s) that this course supports.

  1. Communicate effectively in various forms

  2. Use analytical reasoning to identify issues or problems and evaluate evidence in order to make informed decisions

Course-specific student learning outcomes:

  1. Students will learn the proper rules and techniques for the sport of badminton

  2. Students will practice how to legally perform both kinds of serves

  3. Students will learn the differences between singles and doubles

  4. Students will develop birdie control to successfully maintain a rally

  5. Students will be able to to perform correct footwork while swinging and playing defense

Methods by which student learning will be assessed and evaluated; describe the types of methods to be employed; note whether certain methods are required for all sections:

  1. Participation and Performance

  2. Written and practical tests

  3. Writing assignments

Academic Integrity policy (department or College):
Academic honesty is expected of all students. Any violation of academic integrity is taken extremely seriously. All assignments and projects must be the original work of the student or teammates. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Any questions regarding academic integrity should be brought to the attention of the instructor. The following is the Queensborough Community College Policy on Academic Integrity: "It is the official policy of the College that all acts or attempted acts that are violations of Academic Integrity be reported to the Office of Student Affairs. At the faculty member's discretion and with the concurrence of the student or students involved, some cases though reported to the Office of Student Affairs may be resolved within the confines of the course and department. The instructor has the authority to adjust the offender's grade as deemed appropriate, including assigning an F to the assignment or exercise or, in more serious cases, an F to the student for the entire course." Read the University's policy on Academic Integrity opens in a new window.

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