Badminton

PE 105 & 205 BADMINTON 1 AND 11                                               9:30 and 10:30 Tuesday and Thursday
Syllabus Revisions can be made throughout the quarter according to the class. Please note syllabus date.
                                                  SYLLABUS

ENJOY, HAVE FUN AND MAKE EXERCISE and VITALITY A PART OF YOUR DAILY LIFE!

Professor/Life Coach: Louise Lindenmeyer
Office: 3024 D
Email: llindenm@shoreline.edu
Office Hours: My Schedule before and after class I will be in my office..
Phone: (206) 546-4747
Web Page: http://success.shoreline.edu/wellness
Final Scheduled Time: Final Scheduled Times
All work must be turned into me by the Last day of class
Blackboard:    You are automatically enrolled.
http://shoreline.blackboard.com = login address
Questions about Blackboard:   DL@shoreline.edu 206-546-6966

Required Text: Grice, Tony. BADMINTON Steps to Success. Human Kinetics.2007 (also available in e book format from Human Kinetics)
Optional Supplies: Feather Shuttlecocks in the bookstore: set of 2 for $2.95 (plastic shuttlecocks and rackets will also be available for checkout in the issue room)   Your own racket is another option!

                                                  COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is an introduction and advance study of the rules, techniques, physical skills, and strategies of the game of badminton. Students will be introduced to the game from historical and technical perspectives; learning its origins and rules, then developing their individual skills through a series of demonstrations, drills and individual performance tasks and reinforcing their skill through competitive games and tournament experiences.   This course is intended to get you exercising and to understand the values of badminton and exercise in terms of overall health, fitness and wellness. Excellence - in mind (knowledge), body fitness), and spirit (kindness, service, gratitude) will be endorsed. BADMINTON courses will emphasize technique according to your skill level.

                                                LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students will develop and practice learning in these areas:

Skills: Student Success
Demonstrate the ability to assess skill improvement of self and fellow classmates increasing excellence for all.
Demonstrate and inspire excellence in mind (knowledge), body (fitness/conditioning), and spirit (kindness/sportsmanship) when participating with classmates in badminton.
Demonstrate improvement by evaluating and re-assessing progress.
-improve technique in badminton skills
-practice injury prevention strategies by improving overall fitness and conditioning
Demonstrate the rules of safe exercise and improve slowly and gradually.
Attitudes and Values:
Demonstrate kindness, gratitude and good sportsmanship when working with fellow students in sharing drills and skills.
Knowledge:
Demonstrate knowledge of the rules, skills and drills of badminton and share with fellow classmates.
Social Functioning:
Understand and respect different levels of fitness, conditioning and skill ability.
Demonstrate enjoyment in the lifetime development of a leisure activity.
Demonstrate spirit by showing acts of kindness for fellow students in sportsmanship and sharing of knowledge on drills.

                                                        GRADING

The decimal system will be based on total points accumulated and averaged with the total number possible. Points will be awarded for the following: Participation/Effort = 100 points, Assignments = 100 points, Skills/Improvement = 100 points, Written Exam = 100 points.   Extra credit maximum of 15 points. You may take this class for a decimal grade or a Pass Option (P/NC). To receive a pass you will need a minimum of 2.0. V=failure to attend and failure to withdraw. Computed as 0.0 in GPA. Z=hardship withdrawal after consultation with instructor. Requires GPA of at least 1.4. Total points will vary according to the quarter and the class. The following curve applies: 400 points is a 4.0, 300 is a 3.0, 200 points is a 2.0, etc If you are taking this course for a P grade you will need to fill out the form at registration by week 4 of this quarter.

                                                        PARTICIPATION and EFFORT

Participation in class is worth 5 points per session, for a goal of 20 sessions or 100 points. (You will be responsible for giving yourself your points each week on the Grade Sheet Provided…unprepared, without appropriate attire or late will mean you take points off).

ASSIGNMENTS

All assignments are listed on the Grade Sheet and are worth a total of 100 points. All papers may be turned in to Blackboard http://shoreline.blackboard.com to the discussion board. (10 points)

FIRST ASSIGNMENT: Your first assignment is due to be posted on blackboard (optional)the first week of the quarter, as well as to bring in a hard copy for me the first week. Please write a short bio with a photo (student ID ok) of yourself stating your present skill level and experience. Make it interesting. Respond and comment to a minimum of two other students on blackboard. 10 points

PE 105 Students
Each week select six skill development drills and 2 conditioning drills from text....   teach/coach fellow classmate.                 Due Weeks 1-5 6 points per week = 60 points
Write your selection in on the grade sheet provided. Evaluate your progress and your classmate's progress by stating the points for weeks 1,5, 10     Complete all by week 5.
PE 205 Students
Each week select six skill development drills and 2 conditioning drills from text......teach/coach fellow classmate.                 Due Weeks 1-5 6 points per week = 60 points
Let me know the topics and skills you are presenting. Assist the fellow classmates to learn and improve. Fill in the Grade Sheet indicating your work.

*A final paper (20 points)- includes research! (two pages minimum) Site a minimum of 2 references at the end of your paper. Topic will relate to this class and/or fitness/wellness. You may review the fit and well info on blackboard.

*Final Grade Sheet Completed and turned into me at Midterm and again Final. Includes your assessment of your improvement and learning this quarter. (10 points)

Extra Credit:   Complete Fit and Well info from blackboard.

                                                   EXAMS
Written Exam will be 100 points to be completed on blackboard. Skills/Improvement exams will be worth 100 points and occur throughout the quarter and at the final scheduled times.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Written work must meet minimum requirements in the following areas: clarity of thought and expression, grammar, spelling and punctuation, word processing and proofreading. Papers are to be word processed and posted on blackboard unless otherwise specified. All papers must be stapled together if turned in to me. Place your name, date and class clearly and include a table of contents for the work that you have included. When posting to blackboard, I prefer you type in, or copy and paste, verses opening a document.

Participation: Active participation means attending 20 sessions for a minimum of 50 minutes per session. It is your responsibility to keep up your grade sheet indicating your participation. Please come to class in attire to exercise, T shirt, shorts or sweats, and tennis shoes.

Cheating and plagiarism (using any unauthorized work) or other dishonest activity will be automatic 0.0 for the work or the class and will not be tolerated. This includes copying or using someone else's work, as cheating is not allowed on tests, homework, or any other assignments (SCC Policy 5030). All assignments are considered individual assignments unless specifically identified as group work. You have a responsibility to be in class and to participate. I expect honesty and integrity

Student Conduct: Any behavior that disrupts the educational process will not be tolerated. You will be asked to leave the class if your conduct prevents others from learning in a college-level learning environment (SCC Policy 5030). You will not get any credit for the class if you are asked to leave because of disruptive behavior. If you are disturbed by another student let me know and the student will be notified.

Insurance: Insurance for students is available and can be purchased at registration. You will need to carry your own insurance in case of injury.

PE 105/205 BADMINTON Name:____________________
Louise Lindenmeyer Final Points =_____=___.___%GPA

FINAL GRADE SHEET

Total Points Possible: My Points are:

Assignment Total	100
Test (Blackboard) Total	100
Skills/IMPROVEMENT Total	100
Participation/EFFORT Total	100
Extra Credit	15
Final Points Total	Maximum is 415

SKILLS	Evaluate Skill Level(0-10) Week 1, 5, 10

DUE	Max	Evaluatio n of Progress on scale of 1-6 points
ASSIGNMENTS WEEK SKILL IMPROVEMENT	Points	Place points below, Comment on improvement Week1 Week 5 Week 10
1 PAGE PAPER W/PICTURE Bio – Submit hard copy to me + Post on Discussion Board in Blackboard………………………………………….... 1	10

Skill Drills: Take Drill from Textbook, Write it in below: Work with your teammate during weeks 1-5 on each level that correlates with the text. Practice and Evaluate your progress. complete all weeks 1-5	6 per week
1: Racket Handling and Footwork, Conditioning Drill 1 - Box of 50 2	6
2: Serve, Conditioning Drill 2 2 Forehand Clear, Backhand Drop	6
3: Forehand and Backhand Overhead, Conditioning Drill 3 2 3 Shot Continuous Rally	6
4: Clear, Conditioning Drill 4 (Crosscourt 3 shot Continuous Rally) 2	6
5: Drop Shot, Conditioning Drill 5 - Six Shooter Footwork Rally 3	6
6: Smash, Conditioning Drill 6 - Speed Attack 3	6
7: Drive, Conditioning Drill 7 - Deep Base Attack 3	6
8: Advanced Techniques, Conditioning Drill 8 - Footwork on Command 4	6
9: Tactics and Strategy, Conditioning Drill 9 - By the Numbers 5	6
10: Doubles Play, Conditioning - 5	6

Research Paper (2 references, 2 pages) Hard Copy in class +Post on Discussion Board My topic is: Please share in class. 6	20

Grade Sheet	10
TOTAL POINTS FOR ASSIGNMENTS	100

FINAL SKILLS TEST
Skills to be assessed during game/tournament play
	5
Rules demonstrated in game play	5
Racket Handling	5
Footwork	5
Underhand Drop and Underhand Clear	5
Overhead Clear (High and Attacking) and Overhead Drop	5
Sidearm - Drive (Forehand and Backhand)	5
Serves – High, Low	5
Net Play – Hairpin Drop	5
Smash	5
Serves – High, Low	5
Strategies for Singles – Tournament Play Results	5
Strategies for Doubles – Tournament Play Results	5
Additional Exam ………………………………………………………………….. 10	35
SKILLS TEST TOTAL	100
WRITTEM EXAMS – Most will be on Blackboard
1 - Badminton – A Short History…………………………………………….	10
2 – Fundamentals of Badminton	10
3 – Rules of Play……………………………………………………………..4	10
4 – Skills for Every Player – Elementary Strokes and Shots………………..	12
6 – Strategies and Tactics…………………………………………………….5	24
7 – Techniques for Better Players…………………………………………….5	10
8 -- Facts for Competitors………………………………................................ 5	10
9 – Drills and Conditioning ………………………………………………….	14

WRITTEN EXAMS TOTAL –USE PERCENTAGE…total correct divided by total possible = %		%

LIST GAMES PLAYED with RESULTS ----state week played and with whom



















Extra Credit (list your weekly extra credit)












Total points are:	15

Class Participation/Effort Evaluation Sheet

   (To calculate your final points take 100 points total and subtract the points you missed for your final total)
     You will receive 10 points per week or 5 points per class by assessing with the following guidelines:
(0 )_______not assessable:                absent or no participation
(1)_______very poor:                       no attempt at working together, negative attitude, unprepared and unmotivated, arrive very late
(2) _______ mediocre:                     minimal attempt at working together, pathetic attitude, somewhat prepared, or arrived late
(3)________ satisfactory:                  some attempt at working together, sometimes volunteered to help others,     somewhat    prepared, or arrive late
(4) ________good:                        usually performed skills perfectly, positive attitude, motivated, very well prepared, arrived on time
(5)________ commendable:        performed skills perfectly, positive attitude, motivated, very well prepared, volunteered several times to assist other,                                                       arrived on time
Place your scores to each day below and complete each daily – total score place on first page of grade sheet.

Week 1:	Day 1 Points	Day 2 Points	Weekly Total	Student signature Date Initials – Witness
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Course Overview - Tentative Schedule and Reading Assignments

All sessions take place on a court unless a classroom is specified. Drills marked with * may require intermediate-level skills.

Session	Lecture topic	Recommended physical activities	Assignment for next class
1	Introduction to class: class organization, grading, proper dress, attendance requirements, badminton rules, equipment, terms	Classroom lecture Distribute rackets, if necessary. Review syllabus.	Purchase textbook. Read The Sport of Badminton. Get racket, shoes, shorts, top, and shuttles, if necessary. Read Step 1 Racket Handling and Footwork.
2	Step 1 Racket Handling and Footwork	Introduce racket handling, handshake grip, ready position. Racket and Bird Control Drill 2, Shuttle Bounce Racket and Bird Control Drill 3, Shuttle Scoop Racket and Bird Control Drill 4, Shuttle Toss and Catch	Practice racket handling skills. Review Step 1 Racket Handling and Footwork.
3	Step 1 Racket Handling and Footwork (cont.)	Introduce footwork: step-close step, shuffle step, sashay step, three-step return to midcourt. Footwork Drill 3, Sashay Step Shadow Footwork Footwork Drill 4, Footwork and Movement Play modified game at the net using rally point scoring.*	Practice racket handling and footwork skills. Read Step 2 Serve.
4	Step 2 Serve	Introduce and demonstrate serves: long serve, short serve (forehand and backhand), drive serve, flick serve. Service Drill 2, Long Serve Service Drill 3, Short Serve Service Drill 5, Drive and Flick Serves Service Drill 6, Target Serves	Practice serve skills. Review Step 2 Serve.
5	Step 2 Serve (cont.)	Introduce and demonstrate service return. Serve Return Drill 2, Overhead Clear and Drop Shot Return of Serve Serve Return Drill 3, Underhand Drop Shot Return of Short Serve Serve Return Drill 6, Overhand Smash Return of Drive Serve* Play serve and service return games using rally point scoring.	Practice serve and service return skills. Read Step 3 Forehand and Backhand Overhead.
6	Step 3 Forehand and Backhand Overhead	Introduce and demonstrate forehand and backhand overhead strokes. Introduce and demonstrate the short game at the net. Overhead Stroke Drill 6, High Serve and Overhead Return Overhead Stroke Drill 7, Chair Tag Overhead Stroke Drill 9, Backhand Clears	Practice forehand and backhand overhead strokes. Read Step 4 Clear.
7	Step 4 Clear	Introduce and demonstrate forehand clears (overhead and underhand) and backhand clears (overhead and underhand). Clear Drill 4, Serve and Clear Clear Drill 7, Overhead Clears Rally Clear Drill 8, Rotating Clear	Practice forehand and backhand clears. Read Step 5 Drop Shot.
8	Step 5 Drop Shot	Introduce and demonstrate forehand drop shots (overhead and underhand) and backhand drop shots (overhead and underhand). Drop Shot Drill 1, Underhand Drop Shot at Net Drop Shot Drill 2, Crosscourt Drop Shot at Net Drop Shot Drill 3, Tumble Drop Shot at Net* Drop Shot Drill 4, Hairpin Drop Shot at Net Drop Shot Drill 8, Clear-Drop-Drop-Clear Continuous Rally	Practice forehand and backhand drop shots. Review The Sport of Badminton and steps 1 through 5.
9	Stroke review Singles half-court play	Review half-court singles rules. Conduct half-court singles play.	Complete games and matches. Read Step 6 Smash.
10	Step 6 Smash	Introduce and demonstrate the smash (forehand and backhand). Smash Drill 1, Shadow Smash Smash Drill 2, Self-Toss and Smash Return Smash Drill 5, Clear-Smash-Drop-Clear Continuous Rally* Smash Drill 7, Diagonal Forehand Smash Rally	Practice forehand and backhand smash skills. Read Step 7 Drive.
11	Step 7 Drive	Introduce and demonstrate the drive (forehand and backhand). Drive Drill 4, Toss and Hit Drive Drive Drill 6, Drive Four-Way Rally Drive Drill 7, Continuous Drive Rally Drive Drill 8, Alternate Sideline and Crosscourt Drives	Practice drive skills. Review steps 6 and 7. Read Step 8 Advanced Techniques.
12	Step 8 Advanced Techniques	Introduce and demonstrate advanced overhead strokes, drop shots, serves and service returns, deceptive techniques, and trick shots. Overhead Strokes Drill 2, 12-Shot Rallies* Drop Shot Drill 3, Three Corners* Deception Drill 2, Short Serve and Push Into the Body Return* Trick Shot Drill 2, Between-the-Legs Returns* Trick Shot Drill 3, Forehand Underhand Clear Return*	Practice advanced techniques. Read Step 9 Tactics and Strategies.
13	Step 9 Tactics and Strategies	Review rally point scoring for singles and doubles play. Discuss the principles of tactical practice. Tactics Drill 4, Four-Shot Rally Tactics Drill 6, Flat Drive Continuous Rally Tactics Drill 7, Six-Shot Rallies Tactics Drill 8, Modified Singles	Review The Sport of Badminton and steps 1 through 9. Prepare for singles ladder tournament.
14	Singles play and mini-tournament	Conduct singles competition in the form of a ladder tournament.	Complete competition. Review rally point scoring for doubles and the tips for doubles play in Step 9 Tactics and Strategies. Read Step 10 Doubles Play.
15	Step 10 Doubles Play	Lecture on rally point scoring and rules for doubles play. Doubles Drill 4, Modified Doubles Doubles Drill 6, Mini-Minton Doubles Drill 8, Triangle Doubles Play doubles games and matches.*	Review doubles strategy, court positions, and play. Prepare for doubles mini-tournament.
16	Doubles mini-tournament	Conduct doubles competition in the form of a mini-tournament.	Complete doubles games. Read Step 11 Conditioning.
17	Step 11 Conditioning	Introduce the principles of good conditioning. Conditioning Drill 2, Forehand Clear and Backhand Drop Conditioning Drill 5, Six-Shooter Footwork Rally Conditioning Drill 8, Footwork on Command	Practice footwork, serve, forehand and backhand overhead, clear, and drop shot to prepare for skills tests.
18	Skills tests	Footwork Serve Forehand and backhand overhead Clear Drop shot	Practice smash, drive, and advanced techniques for skills tests.
19	Skills tests (cont.)	Smash Drive Advanced techniques	Review for written final exam.
20	Written exam	Classroom session Final written exam	None