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    Apr 19, 2024  
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PE 269 Intermediate Volleyball (1 credit)



Course Description
This is an intermediate course designed to build upon and improve existing volleyball skills.

Course Content
A. Fitness components
B. Benefits of a fitness program
C. Energy balance and weight control
D. Exercise intensity
E. Assessment of anaerobic/aerobic capacity
F. Volleyball techniques and tactics
G. Various volleyball rules of play

Student Outcomes
1. Discuss and distinguish the benefits of varied activities to maintain different components of fitness.

2. Assess appropriate exercise intensity.

3. Examine the benefits of a regular fitness program.

4. Analyze how a regular exercise program and a healthy nutritional lifestyle impacts energy balance and weight control.

5. Describe and diagram personal fitness improvement from previous fitness levels based upon assessment of anaerobic/aerobic capacity.

6. Assess the cardiovascular benefits of physical activity specific to this course.

7. Evaluate the benefits of exercise in terms of self-esteem, social confidence and improved motor skills.

8. Discuss and distinguish between setting, bumping, passing and serving in volleyball.

9. Articulate various volleyball rules of play.

Degree Outcomes
Program Outcome: Graduates will increase their awareness, knowledge and behavioral skills regarding the role of physical activity and exercise as a foundation for life-long health and wellness.

Global Citizenship: Graduates will be able to critically examine the relationship between self, community, and/or environments, and to evaluate and articulate potential impacts of choices, actions, and contributions for the creation of sustainable and equitable systems.

Lecture Contact Hours 0
Lab Contact Hours 20
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 20



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