KINES 91DIntroduction to Outdoor Team Sports - Ultimate

1 credit · Kinesiology · Penn State

KINES 91D focuses specifically and solely on the lifetime sport of ultimate. It is designed to give students an understanding of the knowledge and skills necessary for successful participation in the game of ultimate. This format gives students more depth and focus on the game of ultimate and the communication skills that good teamwork requires. While the primary focus of the class is the skills, strategies and rules of ultimate frisbee, the underlying sub-focus of the course is the development of the social skills required to be a good team member. The commitment to a team sport requires students to encounter a collaborative atmosphere where they seek to solve complex movement problems and learn to cooperate to achieve various team goals. This course provides information not only on ultimate, but also on how to incorporate ultimate into one's fitness plan throughout life and the potential fitness benefits of regular participation in ultimate. Foundational principles of creating an effective fitness and wellness plan including appreciation for factors impacting performance, safety, and injury prevention are addressed. Participating in team sports will help students understand that regular activity has social, emotional, and physical benefits with potential for total well-being and a better quality of life.