This course has both theoretical and practical components and explores both the commonalities and the differences between the minor sports of table Tennis and Badminton. Analysis of the skill requirements for recreational and competitive situations is a major component. Students are encouraged to develop their own skills in these sports as they focus on the option for teaching and coaching methodologies. The course is based on competencies and students are required to demonstrate these competencies both as learners and teachers or coaches.
SPORTS SKILL ANALYSIS
Students must complete sixteen (16) credits in Sports Skill Analysis as follows:
(a)Compulsory Sports - Students must complete the following four (4) courses:
PSED 110 Movement Education
PSED 210 Cricket
PSED 216 Swimming
PSED 219 Athletic 8 Credits
(b)Team Sports - Students must take three (3) of four (4) team sports:
PSED 111 Netball
PSED 112 Football
PSED 115 Basketball
PSED 114 Volleyball 6 Credits
(c) Dual Participant Sports - Students must take one (1) of the following: -
PSED 218 Tennis,
or
PSED 310 Minor Racquet Sports - Badminton and Table
Tennis. 2 Credits
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES
GEED 140 Introduction to Psychology 3 Credits 45 Hours
The course aims to familiarize students with dominant psychological theories and principles governing human behaviour so that they may better understand their own behaviour and that of others.
GEED 102 Introduction to Sociology 3 Credits 45 Hours
A study of the evolution, structure and functioning of human societies, as well as the impact of cultural, ethnic and socio-economic factors. Students are familiarized with the major sociological theoretical perspectives.
PSED 220 Special Physical Education 3 Credits 45 Hours
The course content includes both the categorical and non-categorical approaches to working with persons with disabilities. The emphasis is on improving the movement competencies of people with disabilities in the Physical Education and Sporting environment. A wide range of options for communication, and appropriate movement experiences will be examined.