SYLLABUS

PHIN 1102 BEGINNING RACQUETBALL

Instructor: Kim Baker S 9:00-11:30

Phone: (972) 883-2096

Course Description

This course will emphasize the development of the skills of the game of racquetball as well as a
thorough understanding of the rules of the game. Skills will include the forehand and backhand,
four serves, and offensive, defensive and pass shots. Competition will include singles, doubles
and cut-throat play.

Course Objectives

1. The student should demonstrate a skill level for basic shots and the four serves.
2. The student should demonstrate a thorough knowledge of racquetball terms and basic
rules of the game.
3. The student should demonstrate his knowledge of the game by participating in class
play.

General Course Outline

Weeks 1-4 Introduction to the forehand, backhand, and four serves; introduction to the rules,
begin play of singles, doubles, and cut-throat
Weeks 5-9 Continuation of play, introduction to the offensive, defensive, and pass shots,
Mid-Term Exam
Weeks 10-13 Continuation of play
Weeks 14-15 Continuation of play, Skills Test, Final Exam

Course Evaluation Letter Grades

Attendance 50 points 97 - 100 = A+ 77 - 79 = C+

Skills Test 10 points 93 - 96 = A 73 - 76 = C
Mid Term 10 points 90 - 92 = A- 70 - 72 = C-
Final Exam 30 points 87 - 89 = B+ 67 - 69 = D+
Total 100 points 83 - 86 = B 63 - 66 = D
80 - 82 = B- 60 - 62 = D-
Attendance and Participation
You will be allowed two (2) absences before your attendance grade is affected. For each absence
thereafter, five (5) points will be deducted for each absence. YOU WILL NOT BE
ALLOWED TO MAKE UP ABSENCES, SO USE YOUR TWO ABSENCES
CAREFULLY.

If you miss the Mid-Term Exam, you must contact the instructor within one week in order to set
up a time for a make-up exam.

If you are more than twenty minutes late to class it will count as a tardy. Two tardies will result
in one absence or a loss of five points (5 points) being deducted from your total grade. If you
arrive more than thirty minutes late to class you will be counted absent.

If you attend class, you are expected to participate. Full credit (5 points) for each class will only
be given to those who attend and participate the entire class period. Lack of effort, enthusiasm,
or desire to improve will result in a deduction of points from your total grade.

Class Etiquette
You are expected to dress in appropriate workout attire and follow the facility guidelines for
usage of the racquetball courts.

Goggles must be worn AT ALL TIMES during play.

NO CELL PHONES IN USE DURING THE CLASS PERIOD.

Drop/Withdrawal Policy
If at any time you wish to drop this course, you must initiate the action yourself. The instructor is
not responsible for dropping the student, and if the student fails to withdraw from the class, the
instructor will assign a grade accordingly.

Exercise Precautions
You will be guided through the skills and the proper use of the equipment before playing the
game of racquetball. However, there is an individual responsibility for following exercise
precautions. If you have refrained from regular physical activity for a long time, have recently
had surgery, are forty or more years of age, are obese, or have specific limitations, you are
advised to consult with your physician before starting this program.

Progress gradually and sensibly in your workouts. If you are unsure about a particular discomfort
or pain, please consult your physician. If you experience chest pains, palpitations, excessive
shortness of breath, or persistent light-headedness, stop exercising and consult with your
physician before you continue with your exercise program.

Syllabus Addendum
Each student in this course is expected to exercise independent scholarly thought,
expression and aptitude. This addendum to the course syllabus is provided to assist
you in developing and maintaining academic integrity while seeking scholastic
success.

General Comments:
• All academic exercises (including assignments, essays, laboratory experiments and reports, examinations, etc.)
require individual, independent work. Any exception(s) will be clearly identified.
• Be sure your name or identifying number is on your paper.
• Complete and turn in academic exercises on time and in the required format (hardcopy, electronic, etc.).
• Retain confirmation of document delivery if submitted electronically.
• Retain all research notes and drafts until the project or assignment has been graded.
• Obtain written authorization from your instructor prior to submitting a portion of academic work previously
submitted for any academic exercise. (This includes an individual or group project submitted for another course
or at another school.)

Essays and Significant Papers:

Be prepared
• To present periodic drafts of work in process
• To correctly and completely reference all sources of information using the citation format prescribed
• To turn your completed assignment in timely and in the prescribed manner (electronic, hardcopy, etc.)

Examinations:
Be prepared
• To leave all personal belonging at the front of the room or other designated location (this includes cell phones,
turned off of course, and beverage containers)
• To present your UTD Comet Card
• To remove your cap or hat
• To remove the batteries from any electronic device (e.g. calculator)
• To exchange blue books or bring them early as required
• To change seating
• To sign out when exiting the testing room
• To be escorted for lavatory use

All episodes of suspected scholastic dishonesty will be reported according to

University policy. Students who violate University rules on scholastic dishonesty
are subject to disciplinary penalties, including the possibility of failure in the course
and/or dismissal from the University. Since such dishonesty harms the individual,
all students and the University, policies on scholastic dishonesty will be strictly
enforced. Penalties that may be assessed for scholastic dishonesty may be reviewed
in Subchapter D. Penalties at http://www.utdallas.edu/student/slife/chapter49.html.