Department of Recreation Management and Physical Education

This course is designed to develop fundamental pickleball skills and knowledge. Combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. Played both indoors or outdoors on a badminton-sized court with a solid paddle and whiffle ball. Topics include history, terminology, wellness, safety, equipment, rules, etiquette, serving, return of serve, forehand, backhand, court positioning, and tactics/strategies. Upon successful completion, students should be able to apply the knowledge and skills acquired to participate in pickleball and make healthy life choices.