Laboratory experience in taping, wrapping and treatment is required. Scientific bases of conditioning training as well as the psychogenic factors involved in athletics and sports medicine will be studied. Students will be taught based upon the guidelines established by the American National Red Cross in their Modular CPR Course and Multimedia Standard First Aid Course. Class activities include films, assigned readings, demonstration, and skill practice sessions coordinated with the workbook lessons. A review of the fundamentals of shooting, ball handling, team offenses and defenses as well as game strategy are included in the course.
Emphasis is placed on the playing of the game.
An introduction to the fundamentals of squash, including basic strokes, stance, grip, rules, and strategy. An introduction to the fundamentals of racquetball emphasizing strokes, stance, grip, rules, and strategy. An advanced course offering in racquetball includes emphasis on strategy and play. An introduction to the fundamentals of tennis encompasses strokes, stance, grip, rules, and strategy. An advanced course offering in tennis includes a review of the fundamentals with an emphasis placed on the strategy of singles and doubles play.